Are Hostels, Camps and Private Homes Safe for Travelers?

clin water. If you are using water from streams or
Yes – and no. As with any traveling andcreeks, boil it first to get rid of bacteria.
staying in an unknown spot, there will be someAnimals can provide a source of danger in campsites.
dangers. Most of them you can avoid. If you know theIf you are camping in bear country you will need to
risks before you travel, you can be prepared for anytake special precautions. Take care of how you store
situation.your food and where you pitch your tent. You will
If you decide camping is the accommodation style forneed to either store all your food in a bear proof box
you, you should have a good knowledge of the areaor hang it from a tree. Check the area before you
you are going to camp in. Will you be staying in a publiccamp to make sure there are no signs of recent bear
campsite or will you be camping wherever you feelactivity. If there are, move on to another site. Other
the need to pitch your ten? If it is the latter, make suredangerous animals that you need to be aware of
it is legal to camp in the spot you have chosen. Checkwhen camping are snakes and spiders. These beasts
whether you need to provide your own drinking water.like to get in and under things so always check before
Camp grounds in remote places may require you takeyou put on any clothes and shoes.