• Are You Safe and Secure When Traveling?

    A Self-Assessment for Global Citizens

  • Welcome, global citizen! Whether you're chasing horizons for fun, for work, or for a story, your safety is the foundation of every successful trip.
    This quiz will assess your awareness and habits across key safety and security domains. Your answers will reveal how prepared you are for real-world risks, from petty theft and scams to data breaches or hostile environments.

    Let’s see how you score.

  • Step 1: Choose Your Traveler Profile

    (This determines the path and weighting of the following questions)
  • (Select the category that best describes your travel profile — this determines your question path.)*
    • Individual Traveler / Tourist 
    • 1. How do you research your destination beyond the top tourist sights?
    • 2. What is your protocol for sharing your itinerary and live location?
    • 3. You arrive at your hotel/accommodation. What’s the first thing you do?
    • 4. Your flight lands. You need a ride to your hotel. You:
    • 5. At a busy market, how do you carry your valuables?
    • 6. You want to post a photo online. You:
    • 7. You feel unwell after a street food meal. You:
    • 8. A major disaster (e.g., earthquake or attack) occurs nearby. You:
    • 9: A friendly local offers you a “locals-only” tour. You:
    • 10: Your phone is stolen. The consequence is:

    • RESULT

      31–50 Points: Security Pro. You travel with your eyes open and your wits about you. You're a hard target for scams and theft. In emergencies, please rely only on verified procedures and reliable contacts.

    • RESULT

      21–30 Points: Cautious Explorer. Your instincts are sound, but there are some areas where you could improve. Please prioritize digital security and pre-planning your responses to common scams. It would be prudent to have a backup plan for major disasters.

    • Result

      10–20 Points: Easy Target. Your trusting nature and desire for convenience put you at significant risk. Prioritize basic security before your next trip. In emergency situations, having well-defined plans in place can mean the difference between life and death.

    • Business Traveler 
    • 1. Before you travel, how do you prepare your devices?
    • 2. Working on sensitive documents at your hotel, you connect via:
    • 3. A new “colleague” wants to meet after seeing your LinkedIn post. You:
    • 4. Who knows your detailed meeting schedule?
    • 5. You spot someone from the conference in your hotel lobby again. You:
    • 6. A rival company contact probes for sensitive info over drinks. You:
    • 7. During a major crisis, your company’s protocol is:
    • 8. Your work phone or camera is stolen. The consequence is:

    • Result

      26–40 Points: Corporate Asset. You understand that you represent a risk to your company and manage it expertly. In emergencies, please rely only on verified procedures and reliable contacts.

       

    • Result

      17–25 Points: Responsible Employee. You're generally secure but lapses in digital hygiene or complacency could expose you and company data. It is advisable to formulate a backup plan for major disasters.

    • Result

      8–16 Points: Liability. Your lack of security protocols leaves your data vulnerable to theft and espionage. It is imperative to prioritize medical care and disaster preparedness to ensure optimal well-being. In emergency situations, having well-defined plans in place can mean the difference between life and death.

    • Production Company / Journalist 
    • 1: Pre-deployment risk assessment includes:
    • 2: Medical preparedness:
    • 3: Team communications plan:
    • 4: Authorities or armed group demand your equipment:
    • 5: Stopped at an unofficial checkpoint:
    • 6: Handling sensitive footage/data:
    • 7: Fixer demands unexpected “fees” or bribes:
    • 8: Fixer ignores your safety protocols:
    • 9: Suspicious filming permits:
    • 10: Complex attack (multiple explosions/shooters) begins nearby. You:
    • 11: Your primary phone/camera is stolen. The consequence is:

    • Result

      34–55 Points: Mission-Ready. Your team's protocols demonstrate a professional understanding of high-risk environments. You prioritize safety without compromising the mission. However, in emergencies, please rely only on verified procedures and reliable contacts.

    • Result

      22–33 Points: At-Risk Team. You have some plans, but critical gaps in comms, contingency planning, or data security could lead to a catastrophic failure.

    • Result

      11–21 Points: Crisis Waiting to Happen. Operating in complex environments with this rating is considered negligent and can result in legal action. It is imperative that deployment does not proceed without comprehensive security measures and meticulous planning. It is vital that seamless medical care is guaranteed for all members. Failure to exercise due diligence with the responsibility of all members may result in punishment.

    • Should be Empty: