TRAVEL SECURITY

• Go simple. Project simplicity.
• Don’t wear an expensive watch or expensive jewelry
• Buy a cheap watch to wear during your travels
• Pants with Velcro or buttoning pockets can be good for money, credit cards, etc.
• Project a calm, secure, confidant image. Try not to be paranoid.
• Try not to be suspicious of others but don’t be naive
• Keep an awareness of your surroundings
• Remain openhearted, but be smart without being suspicious
• Please help look out for each other’s health, safety and well being

FINANCIAL
• When you go out only bring one credit card and just enough cash you need for the day
• Don’t flaunt your cash or expensive camera gear
• Keep only a small amount of cash in an easily accessible pocket
• Put the rest in a secure pocket or hiding place

CAMERA BAG
• A Backpack style bag looks less like expensive photo gear than a regular camera bag.
• Older, well-worn bags stick out less than a fancy new one
• If it’s a shoulder bag, wear the strap across your shoulder rather than over one shoulder • In a crowd, bring your camera bag to your front and hold it with both arms.
• A photo vest can be useful but is also like a big red flag saying you have expensive toys

PASSPORT
• Digitally scan your passport and keep the file on your computer.
• Email a copy to yourself and one to a friend in case your computer is lost or stolen
• Make two printed copies. Keep one in your camera bag and one in your luggage
• You will need to bring your passport to exchange money or get a cash advance
• Don’t carry it with you unless you actually need it. Just keep a copy with you.
• It’s safer to keep your passport in your room

©Douglas Beasley 2017