Act like a spy. Ex CIA share simple travel safety tips.
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Two former CIA agents share their time-tested tips for staying safe while traveling abroad.
Jason Hanson was almost kidnapped once.
“I spotted the kidnappers. I looked up. They didn't blend in,” the former U.S. intelligence officer told USA TODAY. “I was maybe 25 yards away when I figured out what was going on because my head was up.”
Being aware of your surroundings is a fundamental principle for spies, but also solid advice for travelers.
Hanson managed to outrun his would-be captors. Most travelers don’t face such extreme scenarios, but they can still learn a lot from former intelligence operatives on how to stay safe abroad.
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