Post by account_disabled on Mar 11, 2024 4:29:39 GMT -5
It is not uncommon for many global entrepreneurs who pride themselves on being experienced travelers to make surprising security lapses trip after trip, putting the outcome of the operation, confidential company information, and even themselves at risk. Both the business trip and the person taking it are expensive investments and as such must be protected: to this end, we present a list of aspects that should never be overlooked when traveling abroad.
Preparations :
Always have on hand the number and address of the embassy or diplomatic delegation of your country closest to the town where you are traveling. In general, you should not count on help in case of problems, particularly if you have broken the law; In case of theft or loss of the passport, the embassy can issue a new one, but they will hardly give money for transfer and repatriation expenses, for judicial bail or legal defense, or additional hotel days; For this reason, it is necessary to take out good travel insurance.
Familiarize yourself with the laws, regulations, items Portugal Mobile Number List allowed by customs (particularly when carrying commercial samples) and customs of the country where you are going: the fact that in many places these are not followed, does not mean that you can. What constitutes an infraction or uncivil behavior is not always entirely clear to the traveler, for whom such an infraction is often perfectly legal in their place of origin. On the one hand, you are in a way ambassador of your country's brand, in addition to that of your company; On the other hand, it is not uncommon in some places for authorities to take advantage of a biased interpretation of the law to extract fines and/or bribes from travelers.
Learn the map of the area and the route from your hotel to the client's office, fairgrounds, nearby restaurants, etc. Use tools like Google Street View to become a little more familiar with your surroundings. Never take out the map in public (there are many regular travelers who do this, despite all the warnings), nor look at the street map on your cell phone while you are walking down the street. Also study the area adjacent to the airport, particularly hotels, restaurants and transportation, in case there are delays or cancellation of your departure flight.
Although it is true that many devices do not need it, and in any case hotels (be careful, not all and not always) usually have these devices for clients, it never hurts to carry your own voltage converter, whose operation you have previously checked and A universal plug adapter for different plugs. A solar charger is also convenient, in case you need it to charge the mobile battery at any time (essential). A pocket flashlight won't hurt either; There are very small, powerful and rechargeable keychain models available.
Follow the news of the destination very closely: state of the roads and/or transport strikes, weather forecast, alerts for natural phenomena or disasters, mass gatherings, festivals and events, protests and/or local unrest. This is another of those seemingly obvious sections that, for whatever reason, some travelers don't pay enough attention to.
Clean your computer and mobile phone very well of any confidential information, and make sure you have your antivirus, firewalls, etc., updated. Do not carry more than the devices necessary to work. In order to reduce risks, some companies have laptops and/or mobile phones for exclusive use during trips, in which no information is stored, or only what is strictly necessary; It is an option to consider.
