In the street

· Plan your route beforehand.

· Don't stop people to ask for directions or check your map on the street.

· Try not to look like a tourist by making obvious that it is your first time in the area.

· It is better to explore in groups and stick to well-lit busy streets.

· If you find yourself alone, try to make reference to yourself as part of the group.

· Avoid drawing attention to you by wearing lots of jewellery and showy displays of cameras and other valuables.

· It is definitely not advisable to carry large sums of money around. Carry just as much money as you require for the day.

· Keep your handbag and cellular phone with you and do not leave them unattended.

· Always keep an eye on what's going on around you.

· Never allow young children to wander off from parents.

· If you think someone is following you, take out your cell phone and pretend to make a call. Say the word police with enough volume for the person following you to hear.

· Don't confront them. You may, alternatively, just get yourself to the nearest public place as quickly as possible.

· Avoid going out unnecessarily after hours.

· If you want to call a taxi, your hotel or the nearest tourism info office can recommend a reliable service.

· A policeman or a traffic officer will be glad to direct you if you get lost.

On the Road

· Practice the same prevention skills you do in parking lots or garages at home.

· Become familiar with your route before you start the trip. Get a map of the route and study it.

· Make sure your rental car is in a good working order. Learn how all the windows, door locks and other equipment work before you leave the lot. Keep your maps and rental agreement concealed, not lying on the seat or the dashboard where they can be seen by others.

· Keep car doors locked while you are driving.

· Store luggage in the car's boot (trunk) where it is out of sight.

· If your car is bumped by another car, think before you get out. If you are in doubt or feel uncomfortable, signal to the other driver to follow you to a nearby police station or a busy, well-lighted area where it is safe to get out.

In the car

· Plan your route in advance

· Keep the doors locked at all times and wind the windows up.

· Do not leave your cellular phone or other devices where it is visible from outside the car.

· Lock your valuables inside the boot (trunk) before your departure.

· Do not ask strangers to take you a group picture no matter how friendly they seem.

· At night, park in well-lit areas.

· Do not hitchhike.

· If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.