Brett Bruen to Business Insider: I was an American diplomat for 12 years…Here's what you can learn from diplomats when you're traveling
Diplomats spend their whole careers living and traveling overseas. They have to immediately immerse themselves in a wide range of places around the planet. These ambassadors and attaches deftly manage to cross borders and cultures. I had to learn a lot of these nuanced navigational skills during my 12 years as an American diplomat. So let me share a few of their tricks and tradecraft to try out on your next trip.
Be ready for the worst
The first thing a diplomat does when planning a mission is to prepare for what could go wrong. I've found that too few regular travelers take the time to consider this crucial step. So before you head out on a trip, explore recent risks and consider what you would do in the event of a crisis.