Travel safety guide

Good preparation is the foundation of a safe trip. Sort these before you leave home.

• Research your destination. Read up on local laws, customs, areas to avoid and any official travel advisories.
• Get travel insurance. Cover for medical care, theft and trip disruption is essential — never travel without it.
• Share your itinerary. Give a trusted friend or family member your plans, accommodation and contact details.
• Copy your documents. Keep digital and printed copies of your passport, visa, insurance and bookings, stored separately.
• Note key numbers. Save local emergency services and your country's nearest embassy or consulate.
• Check health requirements. Sort any recommended vaccinations and pack a small personal first-aid kit.

Connecting with a new companion is exciting — these steps keep it safe.

• Stick to verified profiles. Find Travel Partner verifies identities — prioritise connecting with members who are verified.
• Keep chats on-platform. Get to know someone through our secure messaging before sharing personal contact details.
• Meet in public first. Arrange your first meeting somewhere busy and public — a café or a popular spot, in daylight.
• Tell someone your plans. Let a friend know who you're meeting, where and when, and check in afterwards.
• Stay independent at first. Arrange your own transport and accommodation until you've built genuine trust.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, you're free to leave — and to report the member to us.

Once you're on the road, a little awareness goes a long way.

• Stay aware of your surroundings. Keep valuables out of sight and be extra alert in crowded tourist areas.
• Secure your belongings. Use a money belt or hotel safe, and carry only what you need each day.
• Use trusted transport. Choose official taxis or reputable ride apps, and avoid unmarked vehicles.
• Drink responsibly. Stay in control, never leave drinks unattended, and keep your wits about you, especially at night.
• Stay connected. Keep your phone charged, carry a power bank, and have a working SIM, eSIM or data plan.
• Respect local culture. Following local customs and dress codes keeps you safer and more welcome.

Protecting your account and data is part of traveling safely, too.

• Use a strong, unique password for your account, and never share your login with anyone.
• Guard personal details. Don't share your home address, financial information or documents with people you've just met.
• Beware money requests. No genuine travel partner will pressure you for money, gifts or financial help — treat any such request as a red flag.
• Use secure connections. On public Wi-Fi, use a VPN and avoid logging into sensitive accounts.
• Report and block. If someone behaves inappropriately, block them and report the user to our team.

Hope you never need it — but be ready just in case.

• Know the local emergency number for your destination — it isn't the same everywhere.
• Keep emergency cash and a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
• Have your embassy details. Know where your nearest embassy or consulate is and how to reach them.
• Save your insurer's hotline and policy number somewhere you can access offline.
• Set an emergency contact on your phone's lock screen so help can reach the right person quickly.