general safety tips
make sure a trusted person knows your travel plans
be trusting but cautious, not everyone is a good person
read the reviews of the hostel you choose and consider the location carefully. Hostelworld can be a good place to start
in accommodation
make sure that you have a lock on your bags, and also make sure that you use a locker when they are available in the hostel room
make sure that you have second copies of important documents like passport or VISA
don't show off your valuables especially in front of your bunk mates
split your money, keep some with you, some in your suitcase
in busy public areas
keep your bag on your body at all times, even when you are sitting at a cafe/bar. small cross body bags are superior
look into bags that have multiple pockets. Similar to this. If you do purchase it, use code awanderingredhead-21
if you have any expired cards, consider taking a second card holder, especially in places with a high pickpocket rate
on the beach
only take the essentials. Consider a paperback instead of a kindle, you don't need a 101 things to keep you entertained
there are waterproof bags that you can buy to hold your things. Added bonus of easier beach selfies! Similar to this.
there are lots of different ways to disguise your belongings. Pringles cans or empty sunscreen bottles etc
you can buy beach towels with zipper compartments, if you do this flip that part of the towel on itself. Like this.
As always, remain vigilant and use your common sense in all settings. Your gut knows best!
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