This, I think, is an area in Photography that should be shared with others, especially for and with tyros, out for the first time "off shore". And with veteran travelers.

What should one be doing and practicing when going into another country to photograph?

Often, it is little things that we forget or do not realize. One simple act, for example, is pulling out the wallet to get the cash out for some payment. This "flashes the cash" to people milling around where several may decide to "lighten" the load. One suggestion is to spread the cash in small amounts about oneself to pull out as needed close to the amount of purchase. A twenty from one pocket and another twenty from another pocket to pay a tab of under forty dollars, i.e.

With camera equipment, one example, is not to having it hang around the neck on a strap. Too easy to cut the strap.

One particular thing that happened to me decades ago was the breaking into our motel room. Lost two cameras. What I forgot to do was to "sweep" the locks before going out for the evening. I thought the one on the window to the outside was engaged. I failed to test it.

What I would like this thread to do is give a place for "war stories" to alight, as well the stories about what was done before, during, and AFTER the trip. Photography can cause one to overlook this aspect of the trip. And I feel that this is a crucial area ignored in the process. We all can do a better job as to protecting ourselves and our equipment. We all can improve.

Your story...