Staying safe when abroad: it’s something that can worry people before they travel, but it’s often easier to stay safe than you might think. One of the most important things to do is to adapt thought processes to think in ‘safe’ ways, which will in turn change your body language and behaviour. It’s essential that anyone travelling abroad knows the best ways to look after their own personal safety.

When you’re travelling anywhere at all, a good attitude to safety can really help. If you feel intimidated, it will show in your attitude. Do whatever it takes to feel confident, be it taking a self defence class, or enrolling on a course about travel safety. You should also be familiar with your destination before you travel, ensuring you know about any potential dangers to avoid, such as protests and demonstrations, pickpockets, or turbulent political situations. When you are knowledgeable and adopt a sensible, proactive attitude to travel safety, you are in a good position to look after your own safety.