Keeping out of danger, risk, or injury. Use with questions about people; when referring to things, use "security" instead.
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How to prevent “Delhi Belly”?
Montezuma's revenge, Aztec two step, mummy's tummy, or Cairo two-step in Egypt, Kurtz Hurtz in Uzbekistan, Bombay belly or Delhi belly in India.
A case of the sh-- or Hershey Squirts or The McSh-- in ...
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Does the country Georgia have a problem with bears, wolves, or dangerous feral dogs?
Are feral dogs or even wolves or bears present in the Georgian countryside these days?
I'm about to hitchhike from Tbilsi to Anaklia and sleep in my tent along the way. Should I expect to encounter ...
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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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What class of travel is suitable for a woman travelling alone on Indian railways?
What class should a lone woman travel on a sleeper train to be safe at night?
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Where can I find out about specific areas are unsafe to visit travelling by bike [closed]
I am going on a long distance bike tour, around the world hopefully. I am a little concerned about areas that I should definitely not visit. I have heard that its possible to check the FCO website for ...
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Unsafe seats on a Boeing 777?
On a flight with Singapore airline from Zurich to Singapore with a Boeing 777 I had an aisle seat. Shortly before take off, a flight attend approached my and told me that this seat is unsafe and I had ...
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Is there a website that measures the level of xenophobia in countries/cities?
Is there a website that measures the level of xenophobia in countries or cities? It would be better if it's color coded.
Xenophobia could mean a lot for some tourists, I myself do not like to travel ...
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Is it a breach of South African Law or International regulations to not do a full safety briefing on a commercial flight?
I was recently on a scheduled flight (Boeing 737) from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB). At the check in desk I was informed the flight was stopping at Livingston (LVI) on route.
When I ...
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Do I need to take any precautions regarding smog when travelling?
Recently, Beijing had issues with severe smog.
I understand that too much smog can be unhealthy, but also that the likelihood of possible damage is probably related with the exposure time. For ...
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What are safe uses of non-potable water?
While traveling, you come across many different levels of water safety. In some countries you can drink the tap water, and in others you should avoid it at all costs.
Where do you draw the line when ...
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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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Safety and practicalities of eating dolphin meat in Taiji, Japan
At a recent Japan festival, amongst the various tourist brochures I got, one was for Wakayama prefecture, which included a page for Taiji. If I visited there, I'd have to decide whether or not to eat ...
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China Airlines, safe?
I've got a long-haul flight booked with China Airlines (A330 and an A340) from LHR to SYD, and only after I booked it did I decide to read up on their safety record. Suffice to say I regret doing ...
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Travelling to Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos with kids
My wife and I are planning to go to Peru and Ecuador. And also would like to visit Galapagos while we are there so I have quite a few questions but will start with 2:
Is it worth it to bring a 6 ...
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Family with kids driving from Marrakesh to Fez - any threat of danger for daytime driving?
We are two parents with three children, a blonde, a red head and one brunette, ages 8,9,and 12 years. Why do I write that? because we look very American which may not be such a good thing in Morocco. ...
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Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses? [closed]
While I was on a two hour bus trip in Tasmania, someone noted that I was the only passenger who was wearing a seat belt. Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death to bus passengers? Is the ...
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Independent excursions on Panama Canal cruise
I'll be taking a Panama Canal cruise with family with stops at:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Cartagena, Colombia
...
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Is it safe for a Muslim to visit Israel nowadays?
Is it safe for a Muslim to visit Israel nowadays? I got different answers for my question every time I ask. Can somebody with real experience help?
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When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
Recently my wife and I traveled to Italy and before we left we got about 85% of our money in travelers checks and the other 15% we carried on in cash. When we arrived there, no one would take our ...
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Tactics to avoid getting harassed by corrupt police
In Uzbekistan I was stopped, searched and questioned six times in one day.
At the border with Tajikistan, one official tried hiding my paperwork to elicit something from me.
In Kyrgyzstan, I was ...
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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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Devil's pool safety at Victoria Falls
The Devil's pool is a natural pool on the edge of Victoria falls you can swim in during certain months (I saw people doing last September).
Image is in public domain. Source: Wikipedia.
Firstly, I ...
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Precautions to take for travelers when doing short-term apartment rental
I'm considering short term apartment rental (about 2 months) while travelling to Canada and Australia, probably with roommates.
What precautions should I take not to get scammed, as well as making ...
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Are there air traffic routes that are turbulence-sensitive?
Are there any air traffic routes where I have to expect more or more severe turbulences than usual? I once heard that over the Atlantic before the South American coasts there are a lot of turbulences, ...
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Getting to my hostel safely from Asunción airport after dark
My flight into Asunción gets in at midnight, and my hostel is a good 17 km from the airport.
Is it safe to take a taxi at night into Asunción? Should I arrange for a private driver? Is it even safe ...
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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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Best Way to Prepare For Being Mugged
How would you advise preparing for the possibility of being mugged while traveling in the US, or Caribbean?
Edit: I'm specifically concerned about being able to rebuy your stolen stuff, without ...
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How safe is it for “Western” Muslims to participlate in the Hajj and visit Mecca?
So as I hope you all know, the Hajj is a religious pilgrimage that Islam requests all its believers to participate in at least once in their lifetime if possible.
Now I know that there have been many ...
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Safety tips when leaving luggage and papers behind [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What to do with your valuables on a low-cost holiday while swimming/diving?
As backpacker, one does not carry all his luggage to every location, especially when visiting ...
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Is it safe to drive the Baja Peninsula?
I want to drive from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas but I've heard of people being pulled over by corrupt cops and being hassled by people on the peninsula. I speak fluent Spanish and I'm pretty street ...
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Is tea and coffee on the street safe to drink in India?
There are many street tea/coffee sellers around India, and although the water has been boiled at some point, often the pots are out for a long time. The clay cups are also lying around in the dust. Is ...
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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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How to avoid polar bear in Antarctica? [closed]
I would like to visit Antarctica, but worry polar bear may chase after me.
How to avoid being attacked by polar bear?
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Is the Pamir highway passabable in early October?
A friend of mine is planning a trip through "the 'Stans" including the Pamir Highway but given its extreme altitude he is worried about whether it will be open or passable or safe at the beginning of ...
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How to travel safely in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico?
What is the better way to travel safely in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico?
Is it better to rent a car, take the bus or take taxis?
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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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Keen sandals for use in hot, dry climates
I've picked up the Keen's Arroyo II sandals recently, but I'm wondering if they'll be cool enough for my purposes. I'll be traveling though North Africa through June and July where temperatures are ...
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Are hospitality-exchange services reasonably safe to use in first-world countries?
Are hospitality-exchange services like CouchSurfing and warmshowers.org reasonably safe to use? I mean both for hosts and for guests, and both for men and women, in first-world countries.
What ...
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What do travellers to England need to know about social class
One aspect that British society is known for its social class system, but how does this apply to foreigners? I will be in London and Manchester for a week, and knowing which neighbourhoods to avoid or ...
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Should I carry a passport around everywhere I go in the UK?
I am a new student in the UK. I attend classes both in London and Cambridge. Should I carry my passport with me wherever I go within UK? Or is a college identity enough?
My parents are visiting me ...
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How does the regulation that certain planes have to always be within a 2-hour flight from an airport affect flight paths near the North Pole?
Recently or rather not so recently I read about a regulation (possibly FAA but I am not sure and possibly old) that the wide body jets have to always be within a 2 hour flight from an airport capable ...
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Will she be able to fit in the Philippine Airline Boeing 777-300er seat comfortably?
So I am going on a trip with my family to the Philippines. The only concern before buying our tickets is our rather large cousin. She stands at 5'6'' and is about 280lbs. She wears as size 24-26 ...
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Is it safe to take a road trip going through Northern Mexico? What precautions should I take?
To get to southern Mexico from the US you obviously have to drive through the North (or fly). The British Foreign Office advisory makes it sound like the northern regions are a lot more dangerous ...
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Is it possible to travel safely in Guatemala?
We are considering a trip to Guatemala for about 7-10 days with kids (6 months and 3 years). We would like to do only the top attractions: Tikal, Antigua, Lake Atlitlan and Pacaya Volcano. Is it ...
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Is traveling by train in the night in Morocco safe?
Is traveling by train safe during the night in Morocco?
I would like to take a night train from Marrakech to Fes or Rabat, to save a holiday day. Do you think it is wise?
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Sri Lanka as a tourist: Are there regions I should avoid?
I'm thinking about going to visit a coworker of me who is from Sri Lanka. If I'm flying that far away I would also spend some weeks in the whole country and not only on his place. To be honest he ...
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Is it safe to travel to Egypt in early 2012?
Have people been travelling in Egypt after March 2011? What's the situation like over there? The election is also happening at the end of November. Should I wait until after the election to book my ...
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Is it safe to travel to Cairo in July 2012? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it safe to travel to Egypt in early 2012?
I am planning on travelling to Cairo this July but heard the elections will be in May with possibly a referendum on June ...
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Does the brace position change if your airplane seat belt has an air bag?
When I sat down in my seat on my flight this morning, I noticed that my seat belt had an airbag installed.
This piqued my interest; the safety instruction card on the airplane indicates that the ...
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Safest road route from Tangier to Togo
A local NGO that is working with Togo is going to organize a convoy (2 trucks) to bring some educational and medical aid. They will enter to Africa through Tangier, Morocco and are going to drive to ...
