welcome to mojo travels and today we'll be looking at what you should
do if you're ever stranded abroad whether due to covert issues or any other problem
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for this list we're looking at general advice on how to survive a vacation that goes on longer than
expected just be sure to be responsible and don't travel if you suspect you are ill or contagious
in any way let us know in the comments what advice you have for this situation
book the next flight possible the constantly evolving covert 19 pandemic has meant that many
countries have changed the rules about who can and khan's crossed their borders countless times since
march 2020. borders closing is one of the biggest reasons you might find yourself stuck in a foreign
country longer than necessary the first thing you should do if you don't have kovid or are not in
quarantine of course is also the most obvious try and book the next flight out if flights are
still going on if there aren't any commercial flights then the chances are that you're going
to have to wait to be repatriated by your own government this means that your government will
chart a flight and send them out to bring people back home and until they do that you might be
stuck abroad this is also an option if flights drastically increase in price which will likely
happen because of the rise in demand you won't be the only person trying to book a plane home
get money if you can't get a flight and it looks like you're going to be stuck somewhere
for a while make sure you have enough funds to last you many people take out cash when
they go somewhere with a different currency because it's more preferable than trying to pay
the fees to transfer currency at an atm given the current global situation
it might be wise to just take out much more cash than you think you'll need so long as you keep
it hidden somewhere safe and you're sure not to spend it on souvenirs that extra cushion could
ensure that you're able to keep buying necessary groceries and other essentials for the duration
plus if you take out extra cash and don't get stranded you can easily convert it back into
your own currency you'll probably lose a little bit doing this but it's better than being caught
short do your research this is something you should do ahead of time but if you've
got consistent internet access you can do it if the worst happens as well essentially make
sure you know what the rules of the country you're visiting are regarding covert 19.
things like whether masks are mandatory how much social distancing is required what tests
are available whether there are different rules for vaccinated travelers and what the quarantine
laws are though it's true that the situation is always changing and rules can get stricter with
a moment's notice you should still prepare ahead of time as much as possible beyond the
public health crisis it's worthwhile to know the laws and customs of your destination regardless
it won't do you any good to avoid thinking about the worst happening if the worst does happen
get tests another thing you should make sure you have before your arrival are covet tests ensure
you know exactly which test your destination country is going to accept as proof that you're
not infected or that you can cut your quarantine short buy them ahead of time and bring them with
you it's true that buying tests can be expensive but you don't want to be forced to quarantine for
longer than necessary because you simply don't have the means to prove that you're not going to
transmit covert you should also make sure you know where and how to get more tests if you need them
maybe they need to be ordered online maybe you need to go into a pharmacy
whatever the case may be you're going to thank yourself if you're already prepared
go to the police cover 19 is not the only reason you might get struck abroad however it's been a
fear many travelers have had and can come about because tourists in big cities are particularly
vulnerable to thieves if you have your money and passport stolen you're likely not going to be able
to make it through customs to get home if this is the case your first stop should be the nearest
police station to report the theft maybe they'll be able to recover your items or maybe they won't
but if there's a paper trail and a record of your crime your case for getting repatriated
or getting an emergency passport at short notice will be stronger the police will also be able to
advise you on the best course of action in that particular country and may be able to provide
some support let your family know always tell your friends and family if you're not going to make it
home when you're supposed to though it can be costly to contact people from abroad roaming
charges will vary depending on what country you're in for instance if you're from the eu traveling to
another eu country you're not going to get hefty data fees however even if it is expensive it's an
absolute necessity you don't want your family to panic about whether something awful has happened
while you're elsewhere so do your best to keep them up to date with everything that's going on if
you need to quarantine tell them how long for and if there's something they can do to help tell them
that too getting you home is going to be their priority just as much as yours get vaccinated
in 2022 tennis star novak djokovic was banned from competing on australia based on his unvaccinated
status to avoid finding yourself in a similar situation and to be a caring thoughtful safe and
healthy person you should get all of your vaccines before you leave with time to spare if you can
prove your vaccination record you're just gonna have an easier time regardless and you'll also
be at a significantly lower risk of contracting a disease and being hospitalized nobody wants to
land in a hospital in a different country after all if you're part of the very few who can't get
vaccinated for legitimate health reasons take all the necessary precautions and get to grips with
the travel rules before you get on a plane contact your travel operator if you booked for example a
package vacation through one tour operator you'll need to talk to them first if you're stuck abroad
the travel operator may be able to help get you onto a commercial flight home and if nothing else
they should reimburse you for the cost of your missed plane tickets as the circumstances would be
out of your control read the fine print on refunds before you book in some regions like the eu it's
the airline that owes you the responsibility of getting home if it was them who cancelled your
flight for example so again ensure you talk to them as well finally if you are wise enough to
get travel insurance let your insurer know what's going on and provide as much info as possible so
that they can make a robust claim at the end get to safety you could be traveling in a country that
has civil unrest or a history of natural disasters in the case of any wars or political turmoil
you hopefully knew about the potential for that ahead of time but crisis can come out of nowhere
where natural disasters are concerned though you'll know if you're going to a destination
at risk of earthquakes earthquakes are notoriously difficult to predict so you could still be caught
in a dangerous situation if you are somewhere at risk of earthquakes volcanic eruptions or tropical
storms make sure you're completely aware of this beforehand and also of exactly what you should
do in a disaster maybe that's seeking shelter getting to higher ground or going to an open
space away from tall buildings just be sure to get the right information for any potential event
contact the embassy we already mentioned waiting for your government to repatriate you
if you can't get on a commercial flight home but they can't do that if you don't first contact your
country's embassy or consulate and let them know that you're there and you need to leave
if your belongings are stolen you'll also need to talk to the embassy so that they can verify
your identity and arrange a replacement passport as well as put the necessary procedures in place
so that you can get home safely as a citizen of your home country
your embassy has a responsibility to help you at the very least they'll certainly be able to
advise on everything you need to do though if there are a large number of tourists waiting to
get home they might be difficult to get in touch with you'll have to persevere if this is the case
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