Travel
Like The
"Rich and Famous. . ."
Discover How A Pauper
Travels Like A King!
How To Be Safe While Traveling
by: Scott Flint
The most dangerous time in your life, when you are
most likely to be attacked is when you are traveling in an unfamiliar
area.
Tourists are the favorite prey of the goblins of
the world for the following reasons:
They are easy to spot. Tourists make the mistake
of not blending
in, wearing clothes that stand out. Shorts in a climate where everyone
else is wearing pants. Brand-new clothes with bright colors. A camera
around the neck, and a generally lost look on the face.
They're not armed. It is illegal to carry most
weapons on
common carriers such as airliners. Goblins know this and purposefully
go after the tourist.
Tourists make the mistake of flaunting wealth.
They wear expensive jewelry, and carry large amounts of cash.
False sense of confidence. When people travel from
developed
countries such as Japan, the United States or England to third world
countries they incorrectly assume the country they are visiting has the
same overall safety as the developed country. Those tourists are often
unpleasantly surprised at how dangerous the country is that they are
visiting.
Tourists are assumed to be rich. People in most
third world
countries do not have the money to travel. So they think that anyone
who can travel must be rich. They often resent that supposed wealth,
and are willing to take drastic action to take it from tourists.
So, what is the answer? Never travel to new areas?
No, that
would be an awful way to live your life. Travel is fun and exciting,
and no matter what the possible threats are, you shouldn't let a few
dirt-bags ruin your fun.
The key is to avoid trouble by not standing out as
a lost, vulnerable tourist.
Learn about the area you will be traveling to. The
more familiar
you are with the new area, the more confident you will be as you stroll
down the street. Use the Internet to get maps of the area, and
information on the sights you want to visit. Find out as much as you
can about the culture of the people you will be visiting. Your primary
goal is to blend in.
Find out what people usually wear in the area you
will be visiting.
Hopefully you will already have similar clothes.
It is best not to wear brand new clothes.
Go with a group if possible. There is strength in
numbers for tourists.
Being with a group is especially important if it
is your first
time to the new country. A tour group is a great way to go because the
tour guide will only take you to areas that are "safe" for tourists. Do
not venture out on your own, unless you know for certain the area you
are going to visit is relatively safe. Stay in the neighborhoods that
are set up for tourists.
Consider arming yourself with weapons that can be
carried on
common carriers. A good solid three foot walking stick is an example. A
goblin would think twice before trying anything with you carrying such
a weapon.
Don't carry cash. Use credit cards, or travelers
checks. If
they are stolen, you can get them replaced. If you normally carry your
wallet in your back pocket, change it to your front pocket. Pickpockets
have a very hard time getting your wallet from the front. Carry a
little extra cash in your sock or shoe, just in case you need some
emergency money.
Don't tempt fate. Even if you think you are in a
very safe
area, do not leave valuables out in plain sight. Some desperate people
might attempt to kill you in order to get your valuables.
Whenever you travel you must continually be in a
heightened
state of awareness. If you slip out of that aware state, you could find
yourself in serious danger.
By using the aforementioned concepts you should be
able to have a safe, enjoyable trip with little chance of being
attacked.
This article was written by Scott Flint a 5th
degree Black Belt with 27 years of experience teaching Self-Defense.
This article is from the Travel Safe chapter of
Scott's
Self-Defense book titled: Waking The Tiger Within--How To Be Safe From
Crime
Scott Flint, a 5th degree Black Belt, holds the
title of Master
Instructor, has taught over 3500 students during 27 years. Has learned
from experience exactly what women, men, and children must know to be
safe in all environments.
Scott is also Senior Chief Instructor of West-Wind
Kung-Fu
Schools in California. He is Director of the Taipei Chinese Kung-Fu
Association United States Of America Branch.
Besides traditional Kung-Fu, Scott teaches a
course in Personal Protection using the Combat Pistol
Todays Travel Tip
One of the biggest expenses on a cruise are those cocktails! Buy
liquor onshore or at the cruise-line liquor store. Drink in your
room or poolside. Get a steward to bring ice and mixers. Our
pauper hates to spend $10 for a glass of wine. If you add up the
price of a drink or two for two people over a 7-day cruise - ouch! Check back tomorrow for
another tip.
P.S.
If you have ever wanted to travel like the "rich and famous," here is
your opportunity. The Pauper's Secret Confessions alone, are
worth 10 times the cost of this book. Never take another trip
without being prepared!
