8. Check whether there are proper seat belts. If there are not, find another seat - or better still another vehicle.
查看安全带是否完好无损.如有损坏,就换一个位置——或者最好换一辆车.
9. If travelling alone in a taxi, always sit directly behind the driver and never in the front seat. If his intentions are not bona fide, sitting directly behind him makes you less accessible and gives you a better chance of fleeing the vehicle if necessary.
单独乘出租车时,始终坐在司机正后方的座位,永远不要坐在前排.就算他不怀好意,也不容易抓住正后方的你,如有必要,你逃生的几率也会更高.
10. If you are unsure about anything, however, it is well worth seeking medical advice before setting off. Bear in mind that some vaccinations can't be given to people with certain medical conditions. There are also some diseases which can't be vaccinated against.
11. In recent times viruses like Ebola and Zika have made headline news, sweeping through certain parts of the world. It's therefore vital that you check on the latest advice for your destination with your GP's surgery or the Foreign Office.
最近频频抢占头条的埃博拉和寨卡病毒席卷了某些地方.因此去普通医生诊所或外交部寻求与旅行地相关的最新建议至关重要.
12. That said, the most common infectious illness to affect travellers is diarrhoea, mainly caused by food and water-borne agents. Make sure you tell your doctor exactly where you are going as in certain regions some bacteria have developed a resistance to antibiotics.
游客最容易得的传染病就是腹泻,食物和水是引发腹泻的主因.请务必告知医生你的目的地,因为在某些地区,有些细菌已对抗生素产生了耐药性.
13. Do bear in mind, though, that many stomach upsets are largely preventable by following good personal hygiene practice and taking care of what you eat and drink.
请谨记,好的个人卫生习惯加小心饮食能在很大程度上让你避免肠胃不适.
14. Put together a comprehensive first aid kit to take with you and make sure it is tailored to the environments in which you are going to be travelling. That way you will know exactly what's in it and where to find each item.
随身带着准备充足的急救药箱,确保你将根据旅行目的地的需求而携带相应物品.这样你就能准确知道箱子里有什么,以及在哪里能够找到它们.
15. If a doctor prescribes medication, be sure to take the full course. Some medicines require that you continue to take them even after returning home. Make sure you do this. A lot of people think that, simply because they are home, they are safe. This is not the case.
若医生开了处方药,一定要按规定疗程服用.有些药在返家后仍需继续服用.确保你会按规定吃药.许多人想法简单,他们认为回家后就意味着自己安全了.但其实不是这样的.
16. If you become ill once home, make sure that you tell your doctor you have been overseas and list the countries and regions you have visited, even if your illness develops months after your return.
17. When you first arrive at your hotel, be sure to keep your luggage with you at all times; don't rely on hotel staff to keep it safe. Many people have their luggage stolen when checking in or checking out of their hotel.
刚到旅店时,确保行李始终在身边,不要指望旅店工作人员帮你盯着.很多人都是在入住和退房时丢了行李.
