Although it is usually quite safe to travel around Europe, you will always be at risk of crime no matter where you travel in the world. It is easy to end up in trouble however just by making a few wrong choices or by coming across the wrong people. There is also the risk of accident; especially if you are travelling by road.

Below are a few ideas of how you can get around Europe safely.

- Do not be tempted to get involved in any illegal activity such as drug use. This is when you are mostly likely to come in contact with criminals. You are more likely to become the victim of crime if you take drugs in Europe and on top of that, you will be breaking the law. You will find it much harder to protect yourself from danger if you are breaking the law at the same time.

- Avoid getting drunk in Europe. There is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy a few drinks while you are away but if you get too drunk, you could end up getting into trouble. With too much alcohol in you, you could end up getting involved in violence or you could end up having an accident. People rarely have much common sense when they are drunk and they lose their inhibitions meaning they will do things they wouldn’t normally do. And you also need to remember that you should never ever drink and drive.

- If you intend to rent a car in Europe you should try to get a vehicle similar to what you normally have at home. It is bad enough driving in unfamiliar territory without driving a car that is unfamiliar as well.

- Always be aware of your surroundings so that you can avoid walking into problems. It is not really good to think that everyone is a criminal but thinking that everyone is a saint is not a good idea either.

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