Safety When Travelling

Muggings and thefts are unwanted adventures during travels abroad, and unfortunately they don't always occur at night, when you are alone and travelling down a dark, unfamiliar alley. If this were ...

Though natural disasters are rare, they do occur. Knowing what to do in the event of an earthquake, flood, hurricane, tornado or tsunami is the first step to staying safe and dealing with the ...

Out on your own, meeting new people, going new places - gap years can be an incredible dose of freedom for most young people. Often with this freedom comes the idea that dabbling in drugs is all ...

Hitchhiking is a dangerous activity. This article reminds gap year travellers of the dangers of hitchhiking, offers alternative methods of travel, and provides information on staying safe even if ...

Whatever your travel itinerary, there are ways to stay in touch with family and friends abound. This article offers advice on methods of phoning, writing and using electronic options to keep in ...

Emergencies abroad are the stuff of every traveller's nightmares. This article provides information on dealing with theft, physical and/or sexual assault, medical emergencies and being arrested ...

Reporting a crime overseas can be a stressful, confusing situation. Language barriers, differing procedures and foreign laws and justice systems can all seem very scary and almost not worth the ...

Unfortunately, female travellers face special concerns during their journeys. From travel safety to hotel/hostel safety to personal safety and dress, being a female traveller requires a lot of ...

As any gapper past or present will tell you heading out alone to find a few new adventures is part of the fun of a year spent without the constraints of education or employment. Whether it’s a ...

Sun safety is an often over-looked part of gap year travels. This article advises gappers on standard sun safety routines, discusses how to stay hydrated when out in the sun, and offers information ...