This Simple Hotel Room Safety Check Takes Just Moments—Here’s Why It Matters for Your Safety

This Simple Hotel Room Safety Check Takes Just Moments—Here’s Why It Matters for Your Safety

Here’s why the State Department suggests checking all the locks in your room (especially one you might overlook). A hotel room with a lock on the door.Credit: Matveev_Aleksandr/Getty ImagesTraveling is an experience that requires awareness. Without it, you can risk ending up in unfortunate, easily avoidable situations, like missing your flight, losing your passport, or having your belongings getting stolen. While there’s tons of advice out there…