Journeys away from home.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE TRAVELLING
Conditions where you are going How you will move around Where you will stay Who knows your plans
WHAT TO RESEARCH
Areas to avoid Local transport arrangements Emergency contacts Anything you should know about local conditions
WHO TO ASK
People who have been recently.
WHY RECENTLY
Conditions change.
WHAT TO ARRANGE IN ADVANCE
Transport from your point of arrival.
WHY
Arriving without arrangements at an unfamiliar place is when people are exposed.
WHAT TO CARRY
Copies of identification, separate from the originals Emergency contact details Some money separate from your main funds A charged means of communication
WHY SEPARATE COPIES
Loss of documents away from home is a serious problem.
WHAT TO LEAVE WITH SOMEONE
Your itinerary Copies of documents Contact details
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ACCOMMODATION
Whether it is what it appears Whether the area is safe at the times you will be moving Whether the room secures properly
WHAT TO DO ON ARRIVAL
Establish where the exits are Establish how you would summon help
WHAT TO AVOID
Displaying that you are unfamiliar Accepting unsolicited assistance Following anyone to a different location Arriving at unfamiliar places after dark
WHAT TO DO ABOUT VALUABLES
Leave what you do not need.
WHAT TO MAINTAIN
Regular contact with someone.
