Traveling may be a blast. However, if something goes wrong, you just have to know exactly what to do in order to avoid complications. Otherwise, you just might have to endure the rest of the vacation. This means that you also need to know how to react to different emergency situations in order to properly get out of them.

The first thing that you have to do is to look for the different police flags or the different signs of basic services that governments provide. This is because you will want to stay in hotels close to those areas in case you need immediate medical care or police assistance. After all, if you find yourself in emergency situations, you will realize that time is the sole determinant for the outcome of the emergency.

On a lighter note, if you feel that you need to figure out a way to the nearest bar or the nearest convenience store, you might want to try following a local road map of the area you are in. You can also check your route every now and then. You can achieve this by following and counting the different street pole banners around. They're usually set at different intervals so they should be easy to follow. They should also make a good path to follow. If you really need help with directions, you can ask the front desk of your hotel or even the bellboy for directions. And when you're already out, look for police officers on patrol. They should be able to lend assistance.