Travel Safety
GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
Q10: Do you consider safety and security the same thing? If not, what’s the difference to you? #GenXTravel
ChinaMatt
A10 Slight differences. Safety is broader term and includes food safety as well as simple accidents. #genxtravel
hijinksandhalos
And here's one right now. #traveladvisory #travelwarning #GenXTravel https://t.co/0YrLWa5Qqp
RTWBarefoot
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler @hijinksandhalos as I stated earlier too tho, sometimes insurance is invalidated if your country's fo… https://t.co/2P50vVA3gH
maximum_pr
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot This is often the problem. The FCO has very limited capacity for information gathering, and even less… https://t.co/koZMjgMYI8
GenXTraveler
A10 I look at them differently but admittedly they can overlap. To me safety is about my physical well-being and se… https://t.co/ixvgxgMjy8
RTWBarefoot
replying to @maximum_pr @maximum_pr Yes. I spoke to the FCO stall at a recent travel show event and they said they love it when people like… https://t.co/NDbkVak13L
hijinksandhalos
This is very, very important to note! If there has been warnings or advisories issued and you end up in a hot spot,… https://t.co/xJmKDsSN0B
GenXTraveler
replying to @maximum_pr @maximum_pr @RTWBarefoot Depending on where you travel, in addition to Medevac you should also have extraction in t… https://t.co/xQ4rXjTNQ9
VoyagerVicki
Q11: What, if any, precautions do you take to insure your safety when traveling? #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: Q11: What, if any, precautions do you take to insure your safety when traveling? #GenXTravel
bitz4bk
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A10: Security is what you do on your person (pickpockets taking a wallet). Safety is the environment… https://t.co/NKyTuN67eI
VoyagerVicki
A11: I try to make responsible choices when I travel (and always) for safety (e.g., not walk around alone late at n… https://t.co/SIn4Xh83VS
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A11: nothing specific, but my natural style (little luggage, fast-paced walking, no obvious looking at… https://t.co/dTMQzfcmgS
GenXTraveler
Q11: What if any precautions do you take to insure your safety when traveling? #GenXTravel
W_WorldTravels
A10. Kinda overlap. Safety means safety from physical dangers. Security means having insurance, locks, alert apps,… https://t.co/uwDCfA11qL
GenXTraveler
replying to @TheTrawheeler @TheTrawheeler @VoyagerVicki I agree that everyone decides for themselves but I also think it is unfair to leave be… https://t.co/WO31UlOeqs
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A11 note also that a friend of mine (who worked in healthcare, in a residential home) gave me some quick self-defence tips.
RTWBarefoot
replying to @RTWBarefoot Never had to use them, but nice to know that I have that knowledge. #genxtravel
VoyagerVicki
Thanks for joining us today for another great #GenXTravel chat! Come back next month when we discuss Overtourism on March 7.
hijinksandhalos
A11. Standard procedure is to get a lay of the land the prep BEFORE you travel about your surroundings. Guess what… https://t.co/f7FtNMC8yl
hijinksandhalos
replying to @hijinksandhalos I would be staying BEFORE arriving. I stayed in Roma Norte. I had never been before, so I "explored" the surroundin… https://t.co/1MJi5x3Xlz
hijinksandhalos
RT @VoyagerVicki: Thanks for joining us today for another great #GenXTravel chat! Come back next month when we discuss Overtourism on March…
nickandriani
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A11 General, common sense. Personal safety can be a touchy subject, especially where I travel (Middle… https://t.co/tzLbgxV37B
RTWBarefoot
replying to @BlackwellTravel @BlackwellTravel @GenXTraveler Best. Answer. Ever. #genxtravel :p
VoyagerVicki
replying to @hijinksandhalos @hijinksandhalos @CultureTrip Roma Norte is where I lived when I was there for a month in Nov--a great choice. #GenXTravel
bitz4bk
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A11: Travel light. Know your surroundings. Keep your hand on your bag (or use a cross body). Walk fast. Be aware. #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @nickandriani @nickandriani @VoyagerVicki This is not surprising to me. I am an American and travel so some of the places you men… https://t.co/dwie3OTly8
hijinksandhalos
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki Really? Luv it! That's exactly where I want to stay when I go back! #GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
RT @VoyagerVicki: @hijinksandhalos @CultureTrip Roma Norte is where I lived when I was there for a month in Nov--a great choice. #GenXTravel
maximum_pr
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot Haha! Yes. When we had our office in Kyrgyzstan we often used to get update requests from various embassies. #genxtravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @bitz4bk @bitz4bk Awareness is key no matter what else you do. #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
#GenXTravel ChatGallery: O popping Eye-candies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelBlogger #lovetotravel… https://t.co/iI9CStGiXx
VoyagerVicki
#GenXTravel ChatSelfie: See those smilies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelTip #TravelChat https://t.co/xTeJNKAS9C
W_WorldTravels
RT @GenXTraveler: @bitz4bk Awareness is key no matter what else you do. #GenXTravel
Travelnpack
A11 Stay in well lighted areas. I do not get beliverent at nights ie scream and do stupid stuff. #genxtravel
GenXTraveler
#GenXTravel RECAP ends: Catch what you missed. [recaps by @Travoscape] #visit #TravelBloggers… https://t.co/RSVjoogY7g