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While traveling in foreign countries there is a latent risk of becoming victim of a criminal offense or even more seriously, a terrorist attack. 3 simple rules will help you to lower your risk: Get to know the customs and ususes of the country you will be visiting. Make it a habit to have your hotel or the local office of your company know where you are at any specific time. Is your company sending you abroad, do not hesitate to ask a local colleague of your company for advice and tips on where to go. He will most certainly be glad to help and most importantly is definitely more trustworthy than anyperson asked for advice on the street. Learn at least how to call for help and the police in the local language Last not least: keep a low profile! The following links will lead you to the US State Department´s travel warnings and Consular information sheet. Take the time to look up the country you will be visiting.1. you will be paying for it anyway and 2. you might be surprised!
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