Sleeping Rough: Essential Advice for Budget Travelers
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I once awoke on an overnight bus in the U.S. to find my male neighbor attempting a ‘massage’ of my upper thigh area. More »
How to Travel Safely in the West Bank, Palestinian Territories
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Conventional guidebooks are of little use to travelers in the West Bank. Here's some info to take instead. More »
Should You Listen To Travel Warnings About Honduras?
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Western governments recently warned travelers to steer clear of Honduras, but is there really a good reason to listen? More »
10 Travel Risks NOT Worth Taking
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Although travel is fundamentally safe, certain choices simply lack the reward to justify the risk. More »
10 Travel Risks Worth Taking
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There are no uninteresting destinations, only incurious travelers. More »
5 Ways To Protect Your Essential Travel Documents
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Losing your passport or bank cards on the road sucks. Don't be a casualty. More »
Sacred Or Survival Dance: Risk Taking In Travel
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Each of us has to take part in the survival dance, but not forget our sacred dance - the reason we wanted to travel in the first place. More »
Is Traveling to Mexico Dangerous?
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Matador weighs the evidence and decides: Only if your plans include Spring Break in Juarez. More »
Warning: Do You Practice These Travel Superstitions?
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Don't worry, we won't tell anyone. More »
Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?
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The French government has introduced a bill which would force tourists to pay for their rescues abroad, begging the question: when are travelers taking too high of risks? More »
The Mind of a Thief: How to Protect Yourself While Traveling
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Understanding the mindset of a thief may be the single best way to avoid getting victimized. More »
10 Tips For Safe Travel as a Single Woman
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The fear and anxiety some women feel about traveling alone can be abated quite easily if one follows some of these basic tips.
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10 Tips for Safe and Comfortable Winter Hiking
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These 10 tips will get you geared up for a safe, comfortable winter hike. More »
How To Travel To Iraq Without Getting Killed
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Is it safe to travel in Iraq? Get informed before you decide. More »
How To Travel To Dangerous Places
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Traveling potentially dangerous routes should not mean courting disaster for its own sake. More »
Should People of Color Go To Russia?
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A graduate student who studied in Moscow addresses the risks for people of color traveling to Russia. More »
13 Tips for Safer Travel in Tough Times
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When times are tough, travelers make easy targets for criminals. More »
8 Pieces of Gear to Keep You Warm and Safe in the Backcountry
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For those who actively hit the alpine ski trails, we've teamed up with Backcountry.com to identify cool, cutting edge gear you should be packing. More »
Is It Safe For Women To Camp Alone?
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In many ways, women are treated as equal to men in the West. But when it comes to travel safety issues, it's a whole different ball game. More »
10 Reasons Why Colombia Is Not as Dangerous as You Think
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People are now visiting previously unthinkable locations in Colombia. See why they're good to go. More »
