Travel and Tourism

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Why do you need to be cautious Why do you need to be cautious when traveling ?when traveling ?

1. Tourists are easy targets for criminals

Why?:• Don’t know local customs (ex. how

much something costs) or where things are

• Carrying expensive items (ex. cameras)

• Easily distracted looking at sights (targets for pickpockets)

Why do you need to be cautious Why do you need to be cautious when traveling ?when traveling ?

2. Health risks are higher in many other countries

Why?:• Water sanitation conditions are poor in

many places • Tourists don’t have the same level of

immunity as local people to diseases and bacteria

• Sanitation and food safety not as good as in Canada due to lack of water or refrigeration

General travel tipsGeneral travel tips• Photocopy your passport,

driver's license and credit cards.

• Never wear anything that looks expensive.

• Keep your passport, cash and other important documents close to you. Wear a money belt.

General travel tipsGeneral travel tips• Never accept a drink from

a stranger. Keep an eye on your drink at all times.

• Be careful when someone

is trying to distract you. They (and their friends) might be targeting you to take something from you.

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General Health Safety tipsGeneral Health Safety tips

• If you are planning to travel internationally, talk to your doctor before travel. You may need shots.

• Drink purified water or commercially bottled beverages (ex. soft drinks), and pasteurized milk.

• Avoid ice, salads, re- heated foods, uncooked shellfish and food from street vendors.

• Choose fruits that you can peel.

General Health Safety tips

Heath Tipshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52udQdDxvvA

http://www.asigroup.com/HOTSPOTS.asp

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/consular_home-en.asp

http://www.who.int/countries/en/#C