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During your travel journey, you may find yourself visiting countries during inconvenient times: political instability, unrest... Here are some things to keep in mind when exploring these nations.
1. Dress Conservatively
No matter how much you love fashion, when visiting places with political or social instability, maintain a safe distance by avoiding overly revealing or attention-grabbing clothing. You could easily become a target for malicious groups or provoke unnecessary animosity (such as wearing red during times of red-shirt crisis in Thailand).
2. Thorough Information Research
Before heading to these countries, thoroughly research their political and social situation through various media outlets, newspapers, or books. You will have a clearer understanding of where conflicts or violence are occurring and how to stay away from trouble.
3. Avoid Gathering in Large Groups in Public Places
To avoid being mistaken for political protest groups, it's best to never stand in large crowds in public places such as major squares or in front of government buildings...
4. Steer Clear of Crowded Entertainment Venues
No matter how enticing, it's best to skip crowded dance floors, bars, or nightclubs to avoid encountering troublesome situations or dangerous individuals such as theft or scams...
5. Exercise Caution When Using Your Camera
It's preferable, when visiting countries experiencing instability, not to aimlessly snap photos of everything but to think before taking pictures. Avoid taking photos or filming at airports, train stations, government buildings, or groups of police officers or protesters. If you don't understand the local language, raise your camera and smile to ask for permission from those being photographed and only take the picture if you receive a nod of agreement from them...
6. Opt for Hotel-recommended Taxis
Avoid public transportation like buses or subways as during times of unrest, employees here often go on strike or protest. Also, refrain from calling transportation on the street and instead, ask hotel staff to call on your behalf as they are the most knowledgeable about reliable taxi companies...
7. Prepare Carefully
In your bag, make sure to have your phone with all emergency numbers saved including police, medical services, embassy contacts, hotel numbers, hotel key cards, and copies of essential identification documents...
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Source: Travel Guide from Mytour – Courtesy of Tri Thức Thời Đại
