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Safety when travelling - what do you need to consider?

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Safety when travelling, do you have to think about it? Summer is here and many people are about to embark on trips, to exotic locations or around our own country. You can, of course, be robbed, have an accident or lose things even at home, but the fact is that the risks are a bit greater when travelling. On the one hand, you are often carrying valuable items, and on the other hand, you are travelling in areas that you may not know very well.

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Safety when travelling

You can't protect yourself against all unforeseen events, but it's good if you can eliminate some unnecessary risks! Fortunately, we haven't had any serious incidents, although we have had someone pull the garage door of our motorhome and the engine has started to struggle in the Alps. At home we have had bicycles and other items stolen. Have you experienced anything while travelling, and how do you protect yourself?

Some tips to protect yourself while travelling

  • Photographing passports, tickets and other important documents and email the images to an email address that you can access from the web. Then you can access them even if you lose your mobile phone or computer.
  • Do not leave valuables in plain sight - Sometimes it is the opportunity that makes the thief. If you are travelling by motorhome, it is unnecessary to leave valuables by the windows or doors. Some items can be locked in a safe that is bolted to the motorhome.
  • Get a key fob - If you lose your keys, the consequences are significant and you may have to change the locks, for example. With key fob 9 out of 10 get their lost keys back.
  • Bring the blocking number - If you lose a credit card, it is important to have a blocking number so that you can immediately call the bank to block the card.
  • Check your insurance - Home insurance is often sufficient for travelling, but not always. The best thing to do is to call the insurance company and check what applies.
  • Order roadside assistance if you are travelling by car or camper van. - In the event of an accident, you can get a jump start or be towed to the nearest garage.
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This post is co-created with Mysafety.

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