Berlin - (dpa) - There are more do's and don'ts while traveling abroad than one might know. In order to make sure that he enjoys his trip, one has to keep these tips in mind.

First: Confidence in the hotel safe of residence

One may be accustomed to putting his passport, money, tickets and other valuables in his possession, in the hotel safe to avoid losing them when he is abroad, or for fear of being stolen.

A German consumer advisory center warned in 2019 that the safes that are in hotel rooms often do not represent an obstacle to thieves, as they are usually installed in the wardrobe or on the wall using only screws, and thus can be easily removed from their place.

It is safer to use the safe at the hotel reception desk, where one can hand over their valuables, they will also get a receipt and their items will be fully secured, unlike what might happen when using the room safe.

Second: Make phone calls or download video clips on board

In the event that a person is on a ferry that takes him from Germany to Sweden or Norway, for example, he may not think much about the extent to which he can use his smartphone after the cancellation in 2017 of the fees imposed on the roaming feature associated with the use of smartphones within the European Union and some countries. other.

However, this applies only to terrestrial networks. Otherwise, passengers would not have a connection on their mobile phones when at sea, as mainline ferries usually have an onboard network of mobile phones connected to a satellite network.

Unfortunately, these ferry networks are very expensive and no upper costs are set.

Third: put everything inside the hand bag

Another important travel tip is that one should put important items in one's carry-on bag. In 2019, airlines around the world lost about 25.4 million pieces of baggage, or just over 5.5 bags per thousand passengers, according to information technology services company SITA.

This is not a cause for concern, as 99.5% of all lost items are found, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. But if one wants to avoid being among the remaining 0.5%, he should make sure that the straps for closing his bag are strong.

Fourth: One's lack of preparedness in case of emergency

One must make sure while he is in any country that he knows the emergency number that he has to call in case the need arises.

It is worth noting that just over 70 countries (two-thirds of them are in Europe) have a national emergency service that is always available.

Fifth: skip part of the trip

It seems strange that the cost of a ticket from Oslo to New York via Berlin is less than the cost of a ticket from Berlin to New York directly, without starting from Oslo. Should he really have to board the plane in Oslo, one might ask? And the answer is: "Yes." This is because if a person skips a part of the flight that was scheduled on his ticket, the airline may charge him a difference in price compared to the usual price.

Sixth: Lack of knowledge of local laws

Most travelers make an effort to make sure they comply with local laws, but sometimes that requires a little extra research. For example, if a person goes to Thailand, he should not put his foot on a local banknote because there is a picture of the country's king on it, which may expose him to a problem.

Seventh: Negligence regarding medicines

One has to think carefully before carrying medicines with him while traveling, as there are a lot of countries that follow strict laws regarding medicines. While there is a type of medicine common in Europe, for example, it is possible that the possession of a small amount of it is prohibited abroad and the matter may lead to the exposure of the holder to imprisonment.