International Travel Tips from the experts at Safe Harbors.

• Leave copies of your passport, visa and itinerary with your office and home. If you should lose any documents you would have easy access to a copy.
• Ask Safe Harbors for a country profile if you are traveling to a new destination. We can provide extensive data on weather, local customs, food, political climate and much more.
• Your luggage may be searched upon entering a country, so pack accordingly. Know what items are taboo in the country you are visiting.
• Be wary of anyone loitering around doors to your room, and notify the desk of your suspicions.
• Do not swap or sell any personal effects, such as jewelry or religious items, in countries where it is illegal to do so.
• Avoid photographing military installations, border protection points and sensitive government buildings.
• Avoid any area of the city which has been the target of a terrorist or is a place where Americans are known to congregate.
• Know the location of the U.S. Embassy or embassy of your passport country, and have that phone number with you at all times.
• If you go out, let another member of your group know when you expect to return and the general location you are visiting. You may wish to provide a contact number as well.
• If you are in a situation where someone starts shooting a gun, drop to the floor or get down as low as possible and don’t move until you are sure the danger has passed. If possible, shield yourself behind or under a solid object.