Over the years, I’ve had the great fortune to walk all over this world and the great misfortune to step in some awful things. I almost always travel to warm places and wear sandals, so my poor feet have been the victims of various “types […]
All posts tagged: Travel Safety
Is Mexico Safe?
Is Mexico safe? This is the big question people have before making a trip to Mexico, or for nervous relatives who have a family member taking a trip south of the border.
The Rose Scam
It is straight out of every girl’s Italian fantasy. She is at an iconic landmark like the Spanish Steps, the Rialto Bridge or the Piazza Navone, and she is approached by a handsome, charming Latin Lover with a bad boy look but a soft heart. […]
6 Reasons I Am Proud to be An American When I Travel Overseas
“Did you experience any problems being an American?” This is one of the most common questions I get from people when returning from traveling overseas. The answer: absolutely not.
4 Tips for Surviving the Most Dangerous Part of 3rd World Country Travel
When I travel to “scary” third-world countries, my parents worry. They envision me kidnapped by Jihadists, murdered by drug lords or held captive by a rogue government and forced to pay a ransom for my release.
The 12 Times (That I know of) That I’ve been Severely Ripped-Off, Robbed, Nearly Murdered or Kidnapped while Traveling
1. The time I was pick-pocketed in the Roman metro I was packed into a crowded carriage on the Roman metro during rush hour, and as the train pulled into a stop, a young gypsy girl – maybe 16-years-old – pulled up her shirt, flashed […]
Planet Bell 