Traveling whether it is a family trip or a business trip should be enjoyable and at the same time safe.
There are things that you need to do to ensure a safe travel.
Of course you need to think of your safety and make sure that you will comeback home safely.
Here are some tips: Have the necessary documents ready.
  You have to make sure that you have a valid signed passport and visa, if required to ensure a safe travel abroad.
To enter and leave any foreign country, a valid passport is required.
  Fill in the emergency information page of your passport to make sure that anyone related to you can be contacted in case of emergency.
Leave copy of your travel documents and itinerary to your family and friends.
It is important that your family and friends knows your whereabouts to make sure that you can be contacted or reached in case of emergency.
Make sure you have a traveler's medical insurance.
If you have an existing medical insurance, check with your insurance if their policy applies overseas and if it covers your travel medical emergencies and expenses.
If your insurance doesn't cover travel's medical expenses then you have to get your separate travel insurance to ensure a safe travel.
Know the laws and conditions of your destination.
Know the current condition of your destination to avoid being caught up in any emergency situation.
As a foreigner, you are also subject to foreign countries laws so be sure to abide by the laws.
Familiarize yourself with the local laws of your destination to ensure a safe travel in foreign countries.