Imagine this -- you're on a dream vacation with family after five years. Suddenly, a national crisis grips the entire nation and you are stranded in a strange land even as you try to stay calm
Imagine this -- you're on a dream vacation with family after five years. Suddenly, a national crisis grips the entire nation and you are stranded in a strange land even as you try to stay calm. This might have been the plight of hundreds of tourists in Egypt, Bahrain and even Libya. THE TRIP comes to your aid with a checklist to help you survive against the odds.
Egyptian visitors watch a nearly empty light and sound show at the Giza
pyramids on February 15, 2011 in Giza, Egypt. With tourism counting for
6 percent of Egypt's gross domestic product, the country's economy has
taken a huge hit after foreign tourists fled during Egypt's uprising. Some
15 million tourists visited Egypt in 2010 and the tourism industry supports
up to 10 per cent of the Egyptian population. Pic/AFP
Stay indoors: Your voice will not be heard in an angry mob. So stay inside and be safe.
Stay away from windows: Riots can turn violent, and often bricks, broken bottles and other sharp objects are hurled at windows in anger, which can cause serious injuries.
Blend with the local landscape: If you are travelling in an area that is known for its unstable nature ensure that you wear clothes that blendu00a0 and fit in with local sensibilities. Rioters are unpredictable and may target you if you stand out because of your attire.
Familiarise routes: Before travelling to an unfamiliar area, it's best if you have a an idea of how to make your way around the area without attracting too much attention.
Find a trustworthy group: There's power in numbers. If a group can band together to create conflict and chaos, then a group can band together and defend themselves.
Prepare to defend: Be on alert to protectu00a0 your family, friends and property.
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