Some great feedback all, thanks. I also agree with many of Mika's points since I work with humanitarians now helping people around the world. We could probably have an argument about who has been to more countries but I 100% agree that 99% of the people you meet are great. But it is that 1% who aren't that can be the problem, especially when you don't know the local context so well.

But the 'security' trainings I run for NGOs tends to look at things like stress and how to manage it. Stressed people can make bad decisions around their safety. Worrying about a rattle you can't find, being robbed at night, the next border crossing, running out of money or fuel...these can cause accumulative stress that will effect your safety.

Generally, we do a bit of an intro and the ask people what worries them most; then focus on ways to manage those concerns while on the road.

The suggestion of a border crossing section and how to avoid paying bribes would probably be a constant theme and would have to be included in any agenda. We do all this now with NGO staff who are always getting hassled, detained or eve arrested at borders.

But the best part of the trainigs is generally when you mix new travellers with experienced overlanders and everyone shares their tips and tricks. We take case studies of actual events and then ask participants to figure out what went wrong and how things could have bee done better.

A skype or online version...maybe...a recorded podcast possibly.

Anyway, again, thanks for the feedback!