I'd like feedback on my article: 6 Important Travel Safety Tips For Travelers

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   jessicabrobertposted 5 years ago

   Hi Hubbers,
   
   I'd like some help with passing the Quality Assessment Process. Will you please give feedback on my article? What can I do to improve? Thanks!
   Here is my article: 6 Important Travel Safety Tips For Travelers (must be signed in to view)

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      theraggededgeposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Hi there,
      
      Here are my thoughts:
      
      Change the title to 6 Important Safety Tips for Travelers.
      
      Review for errors: there are several grammatical mistakes, starting with "If you’re getting bored from daily routine life".
      
      It's 'bored with' and either 'daily routine' or 'daily life'.
      
      There are others, so try reading out loud to pick them up.
      
      Remove every link. Everyone knows how to get to and use Google. People with Facebook accounts, know how to get to them.
      
      Tip 2 has an odd heading. Just call it 'Make a Secret Pocket' and, again, remove the link. If you want to, you can add it at the end of the article. Don't go sending people off your page before they have read the entire article.
      
      It's too short. It's one reason to not put a number in the URL when you create an article. I've done it myself. It's good to be able to add more sections to articles to improve their search engine rankings.
      
      Articles should be at least 800 words and preferably longer. The reason for this is that we are paid by impressions not views. An impression is when the advertisements are seen (not clicked on). The longer a person stays on the page, the more likely you will collect an impression.
      
      Your article is barely 500 words, so try to lengthen it without including too much 'waffle'. For instance, mention when you had a problem while traveling, or even when someone you know lost their passport or similar.
      
      This is the standard to aim for: https://wanderwisdom.com/packing-prep/t … e-traveler The author based the article on her own experience while giving useful information. Look how she cleverly incorporated an Amazon capsule.
      
      Good luck.

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         jessicabrobertposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         Thank You to put your time and effort to make it valuable for readers.

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   Alvina Martinoposted 5 years ago

   Great help by the great person..

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   Eurofileposted 5 years ago

   Theraggededge gives great advice.
   I suggest adding appropriate illustrations between the text capsules to break the article up a bit and add to its visual appeal.
   It might help if you insert an index after the introduction to list your capsule points.
   Although the URL is quite restrictive, you could pad the points out by adding relevant experiences that you or friends have had.
   You could also add a separate text capsule as a summary at the end.
   Don't be disheartened. It takes a bit of perseverance to get through QAP sometimes.

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   psycheskinnerposted 5 years ago

   As a woman who often travels alone, including internationally, I think you are missing a lot of practical advice that might help the naive traveler.  Suggestions below. Sorry, in advance for typos these are just notes off the top of my head,
   
   * Look at rates and types of crime, do not go to places where you will genuinely be unsafe. Be aware of any cultural beliefs for example that woman from your country or culture are sexually promiscuous or than woman should not be out alone.
   * If there is any appreciable risk take a self-defense class before going.  Think ahead about what you would do and have a clear plan.
   * Do not use any hotel that uses physical keys, lacks a strong deadbolt, or lacks 24 hour front desk and security staff. Avoid motels where your room door opens to the outside. Cheap hotels can be fine but read reviews on third-party wedsites to check for security issues.
   * Before going on an excursion ask the hotel staff for their advice or anything you should know.  If you are a woman, try to get advice from female staff, if not the concierge consider the bar staff, cleaners or other workers.  Tip them for their help where culturally appropriate.
   * Stay in areas that are well lit and where plenty of people are around, including women and families with children. A location might be perfectly safe by day but not by night.
   * If a situation might have some risk *do not drink alcohol*.  Never accept any food or drink for any person other than a clearly identified and reputable vendor hat you have selected for yourself.
   * Always carry a working phone with navigation so you do not get lost and can always call a cab or the police.  Get a roaming plan before you leave if put a prepaid phone once you are there.  Do not cut costs on safety.
   * Always tell someone you trust where you are going and when you will be back, this includes walking in nature areas.  If something does happen you want people to know.
   * Dress like the local people and act like them as much as possible.  Keep cameras, large amounts of cash, and maps in your bag and step out of sight when possible to use them.
   * Maintain awareness of you surroundings and if someone seems suspicious look at the directly, do not look down.  Walk with purpose and confidence.
   * Always keep enough cash for a small purchase.  If you feel unsafe do to a store and make a small purchase -- this is a great pretext for soliciting some advice and assistance and will tend to be a safe place to wait for a taxi.  If no taxi is available your hotel may be able to send a car to pick you up.
   
   I am a fairly adventurous traveler but when i take a risk I do so knowing full well what I am doing and taking every precaution possible.  Even so I have had some close calls over the years.

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