If you are going to travel, one of the most important things to be sure of is that you are traveling safely. There are a number of tips for safety while traveling that you may want to keep in mind while you are getting ready for your trip.

Traveling safety begins in the way you pack and dress. The first tip of traveling safely is to try to dress in a way that does not make you look like a tourist, especially not a rich tourist. Try not to wear expensive looking jewelry. Another tip for safe traveling, as well as comfortable traveling, is to travel light. You can move more quickly this way in case of a perceived threat, but also it will make you less fatigued by the end of the day, and increase your overall comfort as well as travel safety. Carrying your valuables safely is another large part of traveling safely. Carry the minimum number of valuables, and plan places to conceal them. Your passport, cash and credit cards are most secure when locked in a hotel safe, but when you have to carry them on your person, you may wish to put them each in a different place rather than all in one wallet or pouch. When planning what to carry, traveling safely includes avoiding handbags, fanny packs and outside pockets that are easy targets for thieves. Inside pockets and a sturdy shoulder bag with the strap worn across your chest are somewhat safer. One of the safest places to carry valuables is in a pouch or money belt worn under your clothing.

Another aspect of traveling safely is to learn about your destination. Learn as much as you can about the local laws and customs of the places you plan to visit, and keep track of what is being reported in the media about recent developments in those countries.