{"id":4349,"date":"2026-07-03T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intranet.tkh-airportsolutions.com\/?p=4349"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:06:16","slug":"travel-safely-physically-digitally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/?p=4349","title":{"rendered":"Travel safely \u2014 physically &amp; digitally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re heading to France, Mexico, Japan, holidays should be memorable for the right reasons. Being prepared is good for your own personal safety and the protection your devices and data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital safety on the go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being online is convenient, but it can also bring risks. Keep this in mind before you go online anywhere:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid public Wi\u2011Fi when you can:<\/strong>\u00a0Free airport\/caf\u00e9\/hotel networks are often unsecured and can be dangerous for your personal data. Remember to turn off Auto-Join in your WiFi settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use mobile data instead:<\/strong>\u00a0Consider getting a\u00a0local data package or eSIM,\u00a0or rely on your\u00a04G\/5G\u00a0to avoid public WiFi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a VPN:<\/strong>\u00a0If you must connect to shared Wi\u2011Fi, a\u00a0VPN\u00a0can help keep you and your device safe by encrypting your connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phones and laptops are easy targets in busy areas. Pickpockets are everywhere, and chances are you won&#8217;t even notice somethings gone before it&#8217;s too late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep devices close and out of sight:<\/strong>\u00a0Use an\u00a0inside jacket pocket\u00a0or a\u00a0zipped bag worn in front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be extra aware in crowds:<\/strong>\u00a0Stations, markets, festivals, and queues are common pickpocket locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t leave devices unattended<\/strong>: Make sure you don&#8217;t leave your phone, wallet, or bag up for grabs, for example on a table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be prepared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading up on your destination can save you a lot of trouble when the time comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look up local customs and common scams<\/strong>: Be aware of what is normal at home but may be rude or risky elsewhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Know which areas to avoid (especially at night).<\/strong>\u00a0Stick to well-lit, well-traveled routes. Look up reviews or warnings beforehand, for example with government website or local police.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan the basics.<\/strong>\u00a0Save key addresses, remember or write down local emergency numbers, and plan how you\u2019ll get back to your accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re heading to France, Mexico, Japan, holidays should be memorable for the right reasons.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/54"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4349"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4352,"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4349\/revisions\/4352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v7079fyb67r.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}