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When times are tough, travelers make easy targets for criminals.  Essential and practical information for staying safe on the road when traveling with a group or solo.

Sleeping Rough: Essential Advice for Budget Travelers

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ABROAD:   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 »

7 Must-Know Personal Safety Tips For Solo Women Travelers

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How to Travel Safely in the West Bank, Palestinian Territories

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TRIP IDEAS:   Conventional guidebooks are of little use to travelers in the West Bank. Here's some info to take instead.  More »

How To Survive Dangerous Border Crossings

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Should You Listen To Travel Warnings About Honduras?

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ABROAD:   Western governments recently warned travelers to steer clear of Honduras, but is there really a good reason to listen?   More »

Reflections From A Female Solo Traveler

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10 Travel Risks NOT Worth Taking

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TRAVEL WRITING:   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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TRAVEL WRITING:   There are no uninteresting destinations, only incurious travelers.  More »

5 Ways To Protect Your Essential Travel Documents

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SPIRIT:   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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SPIRIT:   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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NEWS:   Matador weighs the evidence and decides: Only if your plans include Spring Break in Juarez.   More »

10 Common Travel Scams (And How To Avoid Them)

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How To Escape An Undesirable Travel Mate

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Warning: Do You Practice These Travel Superstitions?

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SPIRIT:   Don't worry, we won't tell anyone.  More »

Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?

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ABROAD:   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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TRAVEL WRITING:   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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TRAVEL WRITING:   The fear and anxiety some women feel about traveling alone can be abated quite easily if one follows some of these basic tips.   More »

10 Tips for Safe and Comfortable Winter Hiking

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TRAVEL WRITING:   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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TRIP IDEAS:   Is it safe to travel in Iraq? Get informed before you decide.  More »

How To Travel To Dangerous Places

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ABROAD:   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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ABROAD:   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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TRAVEL WRITING:   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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GEAR:   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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SPIRIT:   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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TRAVEL WRITING:   People are now visiting previously unthinkable locations in Colombia. See why they're good to go.  More »

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