Online Safety Advice

Safe Travelling; Using Internet Advice and Guidance

When travelling as a student; the issue of safety and security is huge. Insurance is a separate issue; we will cover this in a later blog, however today we are going to focus on government advice and traveller advice websites.

The internet is a special place. With its potential to be located anywhere in the world (try the base camp of Mt Kilimanjaro); it allows you insight into others personal experiences and advice.

The internet therefore allows the student traveller to gain insight into their personal safety when travelling. Questions such as; safe areas, police and authority figures, recent local history, crime rates and local legislation should be answered before travelling.

Before travelling; the uni student should ready and research in the following websites for safe and secure travelling;

Smart Traveller; http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ This Australian government initiative remains up to date and informative as can be. Its reliable nature maximises its safety warnings; with direct information on each nation travelled commonly by Australians. It has a direct ‘warning’ or label of security in the nation, with its warning needed to be heeded by travellers. It should be the first point of call when considering booking an overseas holiday.
 

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Lonely Planet; http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ While not traditionally a safety based website; Lonely Planet remains as the top travel advice organization beyond that of governmental. With up to date records and information about nations, towns and even suburbs, lonely planet. Its health and safety advice in each nation quotes up to date figures and facts from the UN. Its foundation as one of the strongest user- informative organization means its an important stop for the student traveller.

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  Trip Advisor; http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ While focused on places to stay; Trip Advisor has the unique option of travellers personal reviews on individual hotels, cities and stays throughout the world. With personally written reviews, it allows the traveller unique insight into individuals experiences before them. A must read for awareness and safety in your choice of residences.

 

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