What are some safety tips for couples traveling through Asia and the South Pacific?
Couples traveling through Asia and the South Pacific should be aware of their surroundings just as they would be anywhere else. I think that it's particularly important for them to take a look at the State Department website - that's www.travel.state.gov - and read up on the countries. They should also do their homework about what is going on in a particular country politically, to make sure that they're not stepping into a place where there is discomfort or unrest. I think, beyond that, the usual tips apply - making sure that you understand that there are areas you should or should not be in, making sure that you're very secure, that you dont leave things, making sure that you don't leave things in your rental car that can be stolen, making sure that you carry your passports either on your person or very firmly connected to your body or in the hotel safe. I think it's really important to make sure that you hold onto those documents, and you should take all steps to make sure that those don't disappear. Beyond that, the usual precautions apply in Asia and the South Pacific. Don't do stupid things!
