Know the location of the nearest embassy or consulate. This might come in handy if you have lost your passport. However, the Control Risks Group, which does its own threat assessments, warns that embassies are among the likely targets as well as government buildings, transportation hubs, and some high profile commercial buildings.
“A prudent person would steer clear of the embassies or consulates,” says Jim Sano, the president of Geographic Expeditions in San Francisco and a travel expert.