The most dangerous time in your life, when you are most likely to be attacked is when you are traveling inunfamiliar area.

Tourists arefavorite prey ofgoblins ofworld forfollowing reasons:

They are easy to spot. Tourists makemistake of not blending in, wearing clothes that stand out. Shorts inclimate where everyone else is wearing pants. Brand-new clothes with bright colors. A camera aroundneck, andgenerally lost look onface.

They're not armed. It is illegal to carry most weapons on common carriers such as airliners. Goblins know this and purposefully go aftertourist.

Tourists makemistake of flaunting wealth. They wear expensive jewelry, and carry large amounts of cash.

False sense of confidence. When people travel from developed countries such as Japan,United States or England to third world countries they incorrectly assumecountry they are visiting hassame overall safety asdeveloped country. Those tourists are often unpleasantly surprised at how dangerouscountry is that they are visiting.

Tourists are assumed to be rich. People in most third world countries do not havemoney to travel. So they think that anyone who can travel must be rich. They often resent that supposed wealth, and are willing to take drastic action to take it from tourists.

So, what isanswer? Never travel to new areas? No, that would beawful way to live your life. Travel is fun and exciting, and no matter whatpossible threats are, you shouldn't letfew dirt-bags ruin your fun.

The key is to avoid trouble by not standing out aslost, vulnerable tourist.

Learn aboutarea you will be traveling to. The more familiar you are withnew area,more confident you will be as you stroll downstreet. UseInternet to get maps ofarea, and information onsights you want to visit. Find out as much as you can aboutculture ofpeople you will be visiting. Your primary goal is to blend in.

Find out what people usually wear inarea you will be visiting.

Hopefully you will already have similar clothes. It is best not to wear brand new clothes.

Go withgroup if possible. There is strength in numbers for tourists.

Being withgroup is especially important if it is your first time tonew country. A tour group isgreat way to go becausetour guide will only take you to areas that are "safe" for tourists. Do not venture out on your own, unless you know for certainarea you are going to visit is relatively safe. Stay inneighborhoods that are set up for tourists.

Consider arming yourself with weapons that can be carried on common carriers. A good solid three foot walking stick isexample. A goblin would think twice before trying anything with you carrying suchweapon.

Don't carry cash. Use credit cards, or travelers checks. If they are stolen, you can get them replaced. If you normally carry your wallet in your back pocket, change it to your front pocket. Pickpockets havevery hard time getting your wallet fromfront. Carrylittle extra cash in your sock or shoe, just in case you need some emergency money.

Don't tempt fate. Even if you think you are invery safe area, do not leave valuables out in plain sight. Some desperate people might attempt to kill you in order to get your valuables.

Whenever you travel you must continually be inheightened state of awareness. If you slip out of that aware state, you could find yourself in serious danger.

By usingaforementioned concepts you should be able to havesafe, enjoyable trip with little chance of being attacked.

This article was written by Scott Flintfiveth degree Black Belt with twoseven years of experience teaching Self-Defense.

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Scott Flint,fiveth degree Black Belt, holdstitle of Master Instructor, has taught over threefivezerozero students during twoseven years. Has learned from experience exactly what women, men, and children must know to be safe in all environments.

Scott is also Senior Chief Instructor of West-Wind Kung-Fu Schools in California. He is Director ofTaipei Chinese Kung-Fu Association United States Of America Branch.

Besides traditional Kung-Fu, Scott teachescourse in Personal Protection usingCombat Pistol

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