Staying Safe While Traveling

Whether you live alone or have roommates, leaving for an extended period of time can bring up unexpected issues. If you don’t leave your home in good condition, you could come back to a few — surprises  and not in a good way. Here at Port Landing at Fife, we want to ensure your safe return to a home that is in order and just the way you left it. In order to stay safe while you are gone, we recommend these tips from Smart Savvy Living.

— Out of sight, out of mind, and easy to snag. We all like to think we’d realize it if someone was trying to steal our wallet or device right out of our pocket. However, these sorts of thieves are often rather skilled and know what to look for and how to execute their plan. That’s why I always keep important things like my phone, money, and ID or small important bags in my view and preferably close to my body. I know some people will even put an empty wallet or pre-paid card with no balance in sight in their pockets so it would get swiped first versus the real deal they want to keep safe.

— Being aware of your surroundings is important for several reasons. First, sometimes you just get a bad feeling about an area. I always say trust your instincts and if you don’t feel comfortable or something feels off, keep going to your next destination. Having an up-to-date map or guide whether physical or digital is also important so you know where important things are like hospitals, your hotel, banks, and embassies are in case you need them. It’s also good to know where you have been so that if you do lose something (or just want to go back to revisit something) you know where to look.

These are some steps you can take while you are gone, in order to stay safe. Stay tuned for next week’s post when we give you some tips on how to keep your home in order while you’re away.