• If you have a student card take it with you, it may help with discounts on all manner of things.
  
• Book tickets with a student friendly travel agent to save money.
  
• Set up MSN messenger so you can talk online to friends while you are away
  
• Attend a planet wise course to find out loads of travel relevant facts and scenarios.
  
• Look confident when you travel even if you don't feel it, a young face is a target, if you look like you know what you are doing you will probably be left alone from unwanted attention.
  
• Ladies, keep it simple with the make-up, heavy make-up often draws attention to you.
  
• Blonde students, wear a hat to cover your hair when you are in certain areas to avoid attention.
  

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Planet Wise travel safety training courses are packed with lots more helpful advice and tips to make sure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one. Plus you'll get to share ideas with fellow travellers and pick the brains of the Planet Wise team of experienced travel experts.