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WORLDWIDE | Wed, 16 May 2012 | Views [167]
We've gathered all the news you need to Keep Travelling Safely. Today - Dengue on the Rise in Denpasar - One killed in grenade blast in Kenyan coastal city - Former Colombia interior minister survives bomb attack; 2 killed, 31 injured - Greece faces new polls as government talks fail - Doctors mull value of medical tattoos … read more »
Tags: news-daily, travel-safety
VIETNAM | Fri, 11 May 2012 | Views [1611]
Unfortunately ripping off tourists is
the national sport in Vietnam. Pickpockets, fake purchases and currency rip-offs,
locals know frazzled travellers can be easy targets. But you don't have to be grist to their mill, if you follow a few simple tips on travelling safely and securely. Local Tricks
If
confronted … read more »
Tags: asia, crime, travel-crime, travel-safety, vietnam
INDONESIA | Mon, 7 May 2012 | Views [1236]
Indonesia, an exotic destination with a long and
fascinating history, brimming with adventure, loaded with destinations to lure
the traveller and simultaneously potentially one of the most dangerous places for
Westerners. Some of the most high-profile
terrorist events in the past decade have taken place in Indonesia, … read more »
Tags: asia, indonesia, travel-safety, travel-terrorism
DENMARK | Mon, 7 May 2012 | Views [256]
If you love riding your bicycle, you’ll love Denmark. Cyclists reign supreme here and often have --or think they have -- the right of way on roads. You can even rent bicycles for free. There are a plethora of bicycle lanes in cities like Copenhagen, and riders consider them their turf. If you step onto one of these … read more »
Tags: bicycles, cars, denmark, europe, travel-safety, travel-transport
SOLOMON ISLANDS | Fri, 4 May 2012 | Views [151]
The Solomon Islands (over 900 of them) is a
gem in the heart of Melanesia: still a little off the beaten path, not so
touristy, but warm all year (always around 27 degrees Celsius) with
breathtakingly beautiful beaches, mountain peaks and picture perfect coral
atolls.
Increasingly people come here for the
relaxing … read more »
Tags: oceania, solomon islands, travel-safety
COSTA RICA | Fri, 4 May 2012 | Views [4533] | Comments [1]
Costa Rica is a fabulous destination and any style of traveler will find something fun and exciting to do there. The vast majority of travelers will have no health problems on their adventure. However, travel to the tropics is different than travel to other parts of the world. Planning ahead for potential problems, … read more »
Tags: central america, costa rica, immunisations, travel-health, travel-safety
NIGERIA | Tue, 1 May 2012 | Views [125]
Nigeria is currently a
very dangerous place in which to travel. Governments in several countries have
issued warnings against traveling to this West African nation, citing terrorism
risks, kidnapping and other violent crime. The country’s track record for crime
against foreigners had been pretty grim, with the U.… read more »
Tags: africa, nigeria, travel-safety, travel-terrorism
