Do your part to stay secure while traveling abroad

Whether it's your first time traveling overseas or you think you're a pro, it's time to brush up on personal security measures.

• Register your travel plans with the State Department -- they can contact you if there is a family emergency in the U.S. or if there is an immediate emergency in the country in which you are staying.

• Remember that while you are in another country, you are subject to its laws

•  Call your medical insurance agency to see if your coverage applies abroad

• Avoid being the target of a crime by using smart travel tools:
  • Tote your belongings in a secure pack such as the PacSafe Slingsafe -- with slashproof straps and panels made of a slash-guarding mesh, you know you'll be safe.
  • Remember to not carry excessive amounts of money and to dress to blend in with the surrounding community
  • Keep your small valuables in the PaceSafe travel security pouch