Holiday season is a wonderful time \u2014 one when all the usual worries take a back seat. On vacation we focus on sights and local culture, and try in every possible way to remove ourselves from our usual routines. But being away from home brings with it some travel concerns to keep in mind; for example, how should one properly use transportation in another country so as not to fall for local scammers\u2019 tricks; also: who should one call in an emergency?<\/p>\n
Kaspersky experts have compiled answers to these and many other related questions. In our guide (in convenient PDF format)<\/a> we\u2019ve collected together some tips and recommendations for you on how to make traveling safe, easy and enjoyable.<\/p>\n As to transportation arrangements, above all, learn how to obtain a local bus pass, avoid traveling during rush hours, and don\u2019t take large amounts of cash with you when using public transport. If these tips are obvious to you, here are some other, not-so-typical vacation safety tips:<\/p>\n Choosing the right hotel, apartment, or even room is one of the key parts of a great trip. It\u2019s important to choose accommodation based on needs and possibilities to find the golden mean:<\/p>\n And most importantly, when looking for accommodation, use specialized services<\/a> rather than clicking on suspicious links in email<\/a>. If you want to ensure maximum protection, use the top anti-phishing solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n Can you imagine how frustrating it\u2019d be to spend money on a vacation organized around a concert of your favorite artist, only find out at the entrance that your ticket is fake? To prevent this from happening to you, follow our advice.<\/p>\n Remember not to share photos of tickets, including boarding passes<\/a>, on social media \u2014 scammers or just haters can use this information against you.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve already written many times about how to safely get acquainted with people in dating apps<\/a>, so here we\u2019ve collected the very best recommendations, which together with reliable protection<\/a>\u00a0will help you get the most out of holiday romances:<\/p>\n Offline shopping is, of course, much more straightforward than online shopping<\/a>, but they do have a few similarities when it comes to security.<\/p>\n Studying local trading patterns is often worth it. In some countries haggling is the norm; in others \u2014 drinking tea during negotiations is. Whatever the case, bone-up on local laws and customs beforehand to avoid possible misunderstandings.<\/p>\n Keep all receipts \u2014 this will help with customs or tax declarations when you go home, and will also come in handy when returning or exchanging goods.<\/p>\n Children spice things up. But whether it\u2019s a pleasant spiciness or a scorching vindaloo curry is up to you:<\/p>\n And don\u2019t forget the house rules that should apply on vacation too \u2014 monitor the screen time of your child's devices, and track their location<\/a>\u00a0even when they\u2019re away from home.<\/p>\nTransportation<\/h2>\n
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