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Walking through Northern Mexico safest route [closed]
I realize walking through northern Mexico has its issues and most of those issues can't be avoided. I am just looking for the "safest" route by foot in the southern gulf states. Now keep in mind the ...
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General security concerns about Cancun, Mexico
I am planning to go on vacation with my girlfriend (We are both in our early twenties) in a 5 star hotel in Cancun, Mexico.
My concerns:
I've seen a documentary where a young guy got drugged in ...
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Are there high crime areas in Japan that I should avoid?
According to the this link (in the "Crime" section), I should avoid the areas of "Roppongi, Shinjuku (especially the area of Kabuki-cho), Shibuya, and Ikebukuro" in Tokyo, due to them being high crime ...
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usb decryption possible in internet cafes?
To use on our world trip, we store personal information (phone numbers, credit card information, id-scans, etc) on a small usb stick. To prevent losing this information to some malicious people, I ...
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Can Albania be considered secure?
Can Albania be considered secure?
How secure is Albania (particularly in the mountains) compared to countries like Ukraine or Romania? What security issues should a traveller take into account, such ...
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Carrying large amounts of Cash in Japan
Is it, generally speaking, safe to carry large amounts of cash (US$4000) in Japan?
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Is it safe to stay outside the Boulevard Périphérique in Paris?
I'm planning on staying in Paris with my wife for a few days in April. I've found a number of hotels for a reasonable price and with overall good reviews on TripAdvisor. But all of them are located in ...
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Comparative safety of countries in Central America
When considering general safety for travelers visiting a foreign country, how do the Central American countries compare (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama)? Are ...
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Preventing Smash and Grab Theft while Travelling
A piece on Slashdot asks a question that seems pertinent to this site. What measures can be taken to prevent 'smash and grab' - from your car, when your valuable stuff is inside the car.
Aside ...
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Crime rate in Cuba
How/what is the crime rate in Cuba? Is walking around in Havana and travel by car through the country reasonably safe for travellers?
Any tips?
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Is all of Afghanistan dangerous for travellers?
Recently I have read a few travel books to get some inspiration for the next long summer journey. I was especially reading Lonely Planet travel guides. I was a little bit surprised that they very ...
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What are good security tactics for sleeping in airports?
Sleeping in airports is something I've found myself doing more often than I ever expected, and while I have no issue with sleeping on the floor or chairs or whatever, sometimes I have valuable stuff, ...
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Is there a resource for crime statistics in Spain - especially robbery
I'm going to visit Spain, and my wife is very worried about thieves in Spain. What cities should we be aware of? Are there any ways to protect myself from them?
eg Barcelona has a reputation for ...
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Travelphobia.. Scared of doing things or going to places that is dangerous [closed]
Places like India, Thailand or some African countries are sometimes contain risks for travellers. It probably will be fine if we stay in the main town area, but some interesting places to visits are ...
