“…Safety in a turbulent world with unfamiliar environments requires the student to prepare for known and unknown risks. This includes consideration of travelling companions [ 27 , 39 ], accommodation [ 49 ], ‘street-wise’ behaviour, local and distant travel opportunities, and an understanding of political, social and geographical contexts [ 6 , 23 , 28 – 30 , 33 , 34 , 74 ]. Preparation can range from simple pre-departure briefings to courses on major humanitarian crises.…”