Wondering if anyone has advice on how to stay safe while in Tijuana. Thanks!

@@Sandyryan I am filing my travel plans with the US Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which you can do online once everything is booked and planned. I know it is probably going overboard, but I am a meticulous planner when I travel. And hey, better safe than sorry. Here is the link:

https://step.state.gov/step/

I am also going to download the MagicJack app (another poster suggested that in one of my other posts she is a GENIUS!) so I can stay in touch with my family and friends and be in communication with them daily- or as much as I want.

Other than that, I plan on not going out and about alone (A Lighter Me has escorts, so that is a big plus!).

Also, remember to pack a small, cross body purse. I went to NYC this summer and brought a big tote. The tote was handy for the airport travel portion of the trip, but when I was walking around with just my wallet and phone in it while sightseeing, I was nervous because someone could have easily dipped their arm in and stolen my suff. Heh heh...live and learn!

Safe travels!

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by shizwiz

Also, just to throw it in there, it really helps me when I have all of my plans in one place on my person. I usually print out my flight itinerary, car rental (if I have one), hotel confirmation and any other confirmation documents. I also look up local taxi phone numbers and other helpful phone numbers and have them on a sheet. Then, I put it all in a brightly colored folder and stick it in my carry-on. I cannot tell you how many times having my confirmation had been handy when dealing with a hotel losing my reservation or any other snafu.

I also just downloaded TripIt which is a free itinerary app on my phone and it keeps all that stuff electronically as well. I just started using it on my most recent trip last week and it was nice! I didn't have to use my paper folder once. It stores all hotel, car and other confirmations right on my phone- so I will not have to pull out my red file folder anymore

I wore a hoodie with a zip pocket when I traveled - I had my passport, phone, and id in there. I also photo-copied everything and put it in my carry-on bag.

Honestly, I wasn't too worried for my safety. I didn't leave the hotel other than going to and from the airport and hospital. I know things are going on in Mexico but things go on here as well. There wasn't any point in the trip where I felt my safety was at risk.

@@Sandyryan

Tijuana is very safe. You shouldn't have anything to worry about. On top of that you will not be sight seeing. The most you would leave the hospital/clinic for is that some coordinators will take patients shopping. That's about it. Otherwise you won't be leaving the building until it's actually time to leave.