Every Crisis Has a Solution

You can't avoid spoiling the fun of every journey. But what's the worst move passengers make? They hurriedly left while an American company offered emergency evacuation, says Alex Puig of the International Aid Agency. Here's the first thing about how to gracefully recover from a journey that goes wrong.

I've Been Robbed What Should I Do?

In a recent study, Barcelona ranks first as the place with the highest rate of pickpocketing, and the list continues with Rome, Prague and Madrid. Wherever you are, be careful of your belongings when you are in a new place. Carry a disposable wallet with you or trick them by putting daily cash and old photos in your wallet, but make sure there is nothing there that you are hesitant about when you take out your wallet. Put your credit card and money in your pocket.

1. Take out the fake wallet.
2. Call the police.

Every Crisis Has a Solution and My Passport Was Stolen

When you carry your passport with you, make 3 copies: Keep a color copy in a safe place (like your hotel room), leave a copy at the home of someone you trust, and scan a copy as an electronic file and save it in the “Cloud System” (try DropBox or Google Drive). . Copies of your passport's personal information page, airline ticket, driver's license and credit cards can also help you confirm your identity.

1. Contact the embassy or consulate immediately.
2. If you need to change your travel itinerary, warn the airlines and travel insurance company.

Credit Card: Blocked

For international security, your American credit card's microchip may be disabled, or your bank may prevent use of the card through its fraud detection system. Before you leave your home, inform your bank about your travel itinerary to ensure that the security system will not block your credit card. If it is blocked, ask your bank to issue you a card whose code and microchip are valid everywhere, such as Europe. In 2013, most major US banks are switching to a microchip and signature smart card system.

1. Call the international toll-free number for your credit card.
2. Change your bank and credit card password.

Is it a commotion over there?

You may be tempted to get carried away by a march, especially if it's newsworthy, but resist the urge and avoid the strikes, protests, and crowds around you.

1. Move away from the area of confusion as quickly as possible.
2. Do not take photos. Getting into photojournalism can put you in a more dangerous situation.
3. Return to your hotel. Or the nearest embassy or consulate. If violence spreads, leave the country.

Fraud

Thai jewels have been sold to resort customers on special offers by a shady timeshare, as scammers spy on anxious travelers to deceive them. Avoid those sold from stalls in tourist-frequented areas such as famous landmarks, airports and train stations.

1. Call the police.
2. If you used a credit card, cancel the payment.
3. Expose the person who scammed you on social media (Facebook, Twitter) to warn others and deter scammers.

When a Natural Disaster Occurs

If you are staying in a place where a natural disaster such as a tsunami may occur, be aware of warning signs such as sirens that indicate that a wave is coming.

1. Heed any official warnings.
2. Before you move, take a look around you; It may be better to stay in one place than to evacuate (as during a hurricane, seeking shelter is often wiser than trying to run outside into the storm).
3. Get to a safe place as quickly as possible.

Source:http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/trip-tips-problems-survival/

By Christopher Elliott