Lets get prepared for that worst case scenario
It’s quite normal to go through some bad things on your travel tour neither close by nor abroad. It’s always wise to be prepared in case of one. This article is going to highlight a couple of those worst-case scenarios and how to manage them. Feel free to share some of your worst-case scenarios and how you coped in the comments.
SCENARIO
There are charges on your bill that you didn't expect.
WHAT TO DO
First things first, ask for the proof of charges, you might have been charged for something you never used. Mistakes happen. It's better to place all payments on a credit card, so if any fees are questionable, you're safe. Also bear in mind that the rental price might not include air conditioning, pool heating, telephone, Internet, drivers, and other utilities, so be sure to make the agent itemize all that is part of the price before you sign it.
SCENARIO
You lose your passport abroad.
WHAT TO DO
I think everyone would panic if this happened to you. You’d be thinking to yourself, “how do I go back?”. Well not to spare, you can contact the nearest embassy. They will help you get a temporary passport as long as you have a form of backup identification (like your driver’s license). You’ll probably have to pay a fee, so it’s a good idea to bring some cash with you.
SCENARIO
Getting arrested whilst on your trip
WHAT TO DO
Come on guys, what would you have done to get arrested, chewing gum? As funny as it is you might get in trouble in Singapore for that So how about we do some research first on the things that can get us in trouble in a foreign land. If you get in trouble because of some prescription drugs, in particular, those with codeine and other narcotic-like ingredients, then it would be wise to carry your prescription with you. Be aware of buildings or areas that considered political installation and avoid taking pictures or wandering off to those areas.
SCENARIO
You lose your wallet
WHAT TO DO
The first thing to do in all these scenarios is DO NOT PANIC! The best thing is to make a call to your bank to canceling all your cards to avoid losing all your money, also report your items to be missing so that you won’t be charged with any fees. Losing your wallet is a tough situation so you might want to look into other ways of getting cash. Maybe try the old method of having someone from home wire your money to you via Western Union, still, that requires you to provide some form of identification. I wish I could help you there but this is a tricky one.
You get injured on your tour
WHAT TO DO
So you slide off the trail while you are hiking and hurt your ankle or arm, the best is to contact a doctor. If it’s minor then you might make use of the first aid kit you hopefully packed. Avoid unnecessary injections if you have concerns when it comes to the hospital’s hygiene. Let’s just practice safety always, wear your seatbelt when in a car, avoid drinking intoxicating yourself before any activities like swimming, or rock climbing. Clear head always guys!
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