“Gold” experience when getting lost in oversea
Remember the address. When getting lost, just keep calm and not to be hurry to find the roadside shops or the nearest hotels to ask.
Memorizing
You should write the name, address, phone number of your hotel (or carry the hotel’s name cards) and keep it the pocket and backpack. Wherever you will go, you should keep in mind the important “marks”, and easy to remember, such as churches, squares, train station or bus stop.
If you are on a tour, you should have the phone number of the group leader and local guides.
Nowadays, mobile phones have integrated popularly 3G and GPS, you can download the software support to navigate your position and find the exit on the available map.
In the case, you do not want to use your phone due to danger; you can buy a map or pick up one at the information center or hotel.
Remember to bring your notebook to record the emergency phone numbers which you may need like police, fire, property and the nearest embassy.
Learn a few common phrases in the local language and write down on a paper to report important information to police or medical assistance.
Avoid going into the small tortuous alleys, or return the previous roads you passed when you think you are too far away, and keep calm attitude if there were disturbed strangers.
Finally, it’s important to keep in mind the address of Vietnamese embassy in your destination before your trip.
Keeping calm and not exposing
If you get lost, do not panic to avoid being abused. Firstly, stop and redefine the direction. Remember the places you want to go at first, and then gradually recall anywhere you passed. When standing on the street, just keep walking and pretend knowing where you’re going, then visit the store or restaurant to ask for help.
Asking locals
Look for a local and by all means you should explain what you need by your body language. When you speak out the name of the hotel or the street where you live, most people would be willing to help.
When asking, use a map and point to the icons. In many centers, you will be very easy to find a taxi or public transport to return.
Finding other traveling groups
It is better to look for the woman, a student or an older person to ask for directions. Or find a group of other tourists with guides.
Stopping over the hotel or the nearest store.
Stop over the nearest hotel on the road to use their public computer to search necessary information. The hotel staff will also easily help you.
“Gold” experience when getting lost in overseas
