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Tips for travel in developing countries travel safety advice
Tips for travel in developing countries travel safety advice
If you are from the developed world, your income is likely enormous in relation to that of many people in some developing countries (though not in others). The UN estimates that over a billion people live on under $1 US a day. If you wander into their territory waving around a camera whose price exceeds local annual income, expect a reaction. Even your backpack, boots, watch and clothes your wear may each cost a few months' local income, sometimes even more than a years' income for the poorer locals. If you insist on using these items, consider altering them to (1) make them look dirty or rusted, and (2) reduce their potential resale value.
Reactions vary, but be prepared to deal with:
aggressive sales tactics and being charged more than locals. See How to haggle for more.
various scams aimed at tourists. See Common scams.
thieves See Pickpockets.
beggars, including children being exploited by adults as street beggars. See begging.
violent crimes such as armed robbery and snatch theft, particularly in big cities like Johannesburg and Sao Paulo.
Take precautions, but do not get paranoid about it. Of course people want your money, but don't let that spoil a trip.
In parts of Asia and Latin America aggressive dogs are another concern.
If travelling in a country that is currently experiencing widespread violence, such as a civil war, you need to take many extra precautions, see War zone safety.
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