GET VACCINATED
Do your research on the recommended and required vaccinations for the destination of your choice. It’s just one more precaution that can help ensure a better and unobstructed time on the road for yourself.
BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
We often hear stories of people getting pickpocketed or at the extreme – never being found, but most of the time, this is preventable. Read up on common scams in the country of your choice. This doesn’t mean that you can’t trust any local, but take a healthy amount of skepticism until you can.
DRINK WITHIN REASON AND HAVE A BUDDY
No one is telling you not to drink, but it is no secret that that fermented seductress called alcohol can often lower inhibitions and if too much is consumed, can cause you to lose control of yourself or forget what is happening. Drink, but make sure that you are in good company. Drink, but make sure you have a friend or two who won’t let you wander off with that “nice man”. Drink, but be smart about it.