What should I pay attention to when traveling abroad alone?

1. Prepare your luggage. When you go out, especially when traveling to a foreign country, make a list early, write down the things you want to bring, and then index them according to the picture to avoid the rush before departure. If you travel to Southeast Asia, don’t forget that it’s always summer there. Don’t forget to bring summer clothes. Many people have stayed in hotels in China and think that foreign hotels have everything and don’t need to prepare. This is wrong. Most hotels in Southeast Asian countries, no matter how high-end they are, do not provide toothbrushes or slippers. Even small things can cause embarrassment if you forget to bring them. \x0d\\x0d\ 2. Bring necessary medicines. It is a smart idea to bring some necessary medicines when traveling. Who can guarantee that they will not get sick while traveling? Once you feel unwell, the small medicines around you can save you. Several medicines are must-haves in your luggage: Ganmaotong, Chenghunning, Xisimin, Huangliansu, Band-Aid, etc. People with heart disease must not forget to bring nitroglycerin! In addition, if possible, it is not superfluous to carry a thermometer. \x0d\\x0d\ 3. Understand the folk customs and rules of foreign countries. Children in Thailand cannot touch their heads, and children in India cannot hold them. When traveling to other countries, you really should know some of the rules of foreign countries. Otherwise, people will not blame them just because they are foreigners. For example, when going to Thailand, you must understand these customs before going: you must take off your shoes when entering a temple, women must avoid monks when they see them, and women cannot wear short skirts and sandals when visiting the Grand Palace. People with bad hygiene habits must be careful. Spitting and littering on the streets of Singapore will make your head grow bigger if you are fined a hefty amount. \x0d\\x0d\ 4. When traveling to a country where you don’t understand the language, you need to get a hotel card. Once you arrive at the hotel, first get a hotel card at the reception desk. Why? It's very useful. The card contains the hotel's address and phone number, which can be shown to the driver and the danger will be averted immediately. There was a precedent for a guest in Thailand who couldn't find a hotel in the middle of the night without a card, and ended up having to be sent back in a police car looking so sad. Therefore, although getting a card is a small matter, it can ensure a smooth trip. \x0d\\x0d\ 5. Understand the payment situation in the hotel room, what is available and what is not available in the hotel room, you need to ask the tour guide for help first. You have to pay to watch some TV programs in the room, and most of the items in the refrigerator also have to be paid for after use. There is generally no hot water in hotel rooms in Southeast Asia. There are two bottles of mineral water in the refrigerator that can be used to quench your thirst. If you don't know, it is also a waste. \x0d\\x0d\　6. Store valuables in the safe at the front desk. When going out, it is safer to store valuables in the safe at the hotel front desk than in the room. Generally, there is a safe of this kind at the front desk of the hotel, where guests can store their valuables free of charge. The hotel will leave one key, and you can take one yourself. by the way. Many foreign hotels have regulations that if valuables are lost in the room, they are not responsible for compensation. \x0d\\x0d\ 7. Be careful when shopping. Counterfeit and shoddy products are not only found in China. You will also encounter this when shopping in some Southeast Asian countries. When purchasing high-value products such as gold and silver jewelry and gemstone products, don’t just rely on merchants’ promises that they can be returned or exchanged. Be sure to think carefully before buying. Many travel agencies have encountered cases in which they have tried several times to help customers return goods but still failed to get it right. \x0d\\x0d\ 8. Carry an appropriate amount of money with you. When going out alone in a foreign country, you must carry an appropriate amount of money with you. Because most Chinese people do not use credit cards, traveler's checks and other means of payment, but always carry large amounts of cash with them. Therefore, some foreign robbers specialize in robbing Chinese people. It’s not a good idea not to carry a penny with you. In cities in the United States where public security is not good, to ensure safety, you should carry $20 in life-saving money no matter what. \x0d\\x0d\　9. It is very important to choose a travel agency with good service and good reputation, because Chinese citizens currently generally choose travel agency teams to travel abroad. Finding a travel agency with good service and high quality is a crucial issue. \x0d\\x0d\　10. Don’t forget your passport and air tickets when participating in a group tour. The team leader will help keep your passport in other countries. But in Hong Kong, police officers may check passports on the street, so you still need to keep your passport and carry it with you. Tickets must also be kept properly. If you rush to the airport in a hurry and suddenly realize that you don’t have your ticket, you may not be able to laugh. \x0d\\x0d\　11. Foreign currency exchange. Before leaving the country, you can bring your ID card to the nearest bank that can handle foreign exchange business to handle relevant exchange matters. Each Chinese resident can exchange for 50,000 US dollars or other equivalent foreign currencies per year. If you need to exchange Australian dollar cash, it is best to make an appointment one day in advance. For specific exchange information and business outlets, please refer to the information informed by bank staff or the bank inquiry hotline. \x0d\\x0d\　Note: China Customs stipulates that each person can carry no more than 20,000 yuan or 5,000 US dollars in cash or equivalent foreign currency; if the limit is exceeded, a declaration must be made to China Customs before leaving the country.