Whenever you arrive in any country, whether it be by train, plane or whatever you are vulnerable. You have all your cash, cards, documents and anything else valuable on you right at that moment. It is even worse if you have never been there before and look like you haven't, there are always people who are willing to "help". Every precaution you take will help to avoid any potential problems. After all you do not want someone to "help" themselves to your belongings, when you have just arrived. Here are a few tips that should help.
Before leaving for your
trip, try to get some prior information as to the rough layout of the
airport where you will be arriving. This will help, to have a vague
sense of where you should be going and where the taxis are located etc.
Whenever possible, especially in certain countries we recommend taking either the airport limousine, or a hotel pick up.
Never take a taxi that seems just to be hanging around, offering its services when there is a taxi queue available.
Try to keep your wallet and valuables safely secured in a handbag or in one of your hand luggage.
Change
some money into the local currency before you depart. This gives you
one less thing to worry about, and will stop you from pulling a large
amount of money out at the airport arrivals.
Keep a small amount
of this local currency, easily accessible in a pocket or something, and
away from the majority of your well earned money. You will need
sufficient for the ride into town, a tip (perhaps) and a little for
unforeseen needs like toll ways or a bottle of water.
If you have
not been able to find anything out about the airport that you are
visiting then ask one of the airline staff, or the government tourism
booth (if they have one at the airport) for some assistance, or tips on
the best way of travelling.
Most
countries really are very safe, but in others it is really very
advisable to take to take as many precautions as possible. No matter
what, the most important is that you have a great holiday.