List of skills for a trip somewhere foreign and dangerous

[yamesu]

I agree with Kuma 100%--awareness drills, crowd escape drills, environmental navigation drills......

All of this, having the right attitude and being aware is possibly more important than having a few rushed skills of MA.

My daughter recently went to Morocco on a walking trip that took them through very poor areas and villages in the mountains, they had excellent guides and good attitudes - the rest of our trust was put in God to keep them safe.

If it's an organised delegation type trip then "stick close to the guides/staff" would be the best advice as they would know the local area.

Learning to shut ones mouth and keep walking.

My better half and I travel every year or so to SE Asia, and just got back from a trip to Bangkok and rural Thailand and Cambodia.

If your not in your element, then no amount of Martial Arts is going to help, save Mushin and awareness of ones surroundings.

Particularly in countries where guns are unregulated and gangs can go un-policed.

Its really, in my opinion, about displaying a bit of common sense.

Dont put yourself in a position where its a dodgy area, or where you are extremely vulnerable.

A bit of background research on the areas of intended travel is great too - learn where to avoid at what times etc etc...

These few tenants have served us well over the years.

None-the-less, it is always certain that she will come back with some great and interesting stories!