Some people are not fazed by travel and are quite happy to pack a bag and jet off to a new country even if going it alone. But when traveling abroad you should always consider safety. Unfortunately there are many countries where it can be risky to travel alone and you need to be constantly on your guard when moving from one location to the next.

You need to try and think ahead about your travel arrangements and where possible, book in advance so you have time to check out the company that will be transporting you and have some sort of contact details to pass on to friends or family so they know where you are supposed to be going and who with.

If you book a taxi with a reputable firm, many of them will even let you know who your driver will be and what car they will pick you up in prior to travelling to ensure you get picked up by the correct person.

Travelling in couples or groups is better if possible as safety in numbers is often try, but even if this is the case you still need to be aware of your surroundings and be careful not to get too complacent.