Questions tagged [safety]
Keeping out of danger, risk, or injury. Use with questions about people; when referring to things, use "security" instead.
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Is it currently safe to travel through Sri Lanka?
Next week I will fly to Colombo and I will travel around (Kandy, Ella, Tissa and along the south-west coast back to Colombo). I will travel by bus and train. Due to the current circumstances I am ...
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Parking options for Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)
I am planning a short, five-day trip out of the country in mid-June, in which I will be departing and returning to Pearson. Since I will be returning late at night, I'll need to park at or near the ...
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Visting the Cape Town area under the current water crisis
We were thinking of landing in and spending 4-5 days in the Cape Town area mid-April 2018. However, due to the water shortage and possible escalation during the next weeks / months, I'm thinking we ...
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Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed]
I know that SPF blocks a given amount of UVA/UVB rays, so does the lack of UV rays reaching my skin mean that I won't get a tan, and if so, what's the best way to get a tan safely?
For example, would ...
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I am planning to visit Iran for a week with my family but I am concerned about security after reading Trump's tweet [closed]
I am planning to visit Iran next month.
Yesterday I saw Trump's tweet about time for change for Iran and I read a bit about the anti-government movement there.
So, how safe a 10 day trip in Iran for ...
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What happens if the airline asks you to put carry-on luggage in the cargo hold?
It always has to be quite common for Ryanair, if the flight is booked out, that one of the carry-on gets put into the cargo hold free of charge (there is a new policy to always ask you to put the ...
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Finding a travel partner
I love to travel, and I'd like to travel with either a small group or at least with another person. The problem is, I can't find a partner for travel every time my time slot opens up. Once I met this ...
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How should I expect a non-gender-conforming woman to be received in India?
I'm going to be traveling in India for the first time alone in the near future and I'm excited to explore, but I've also seen a few questions here/articles suggesting that women should be somewhat ...
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Sleeping bus laws in Europe? [closed]
We are working on a project to set up a sleeping bus service within some European countries and between different European cities. But we are not sure about national laws related to safety belt ...
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Why do travel advisories vary so much between countries?
I'd like to visit Tamanrasset and the Hoggar Mountains (see also this question), so I was happy to see that the FCO no longer advises against travel there:
Source: FCO.
The Foreign and Commonwealth ...
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Why do cars need to leave their windows half open whilst on the Eurotunnel?
Whilst riding the Eurotunnel with a car, they ask you to keep your windows half open and also to open any sun roofs. What is the reasoning behind this?
I've checked their website and FAQ and couldn't ...
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How safe it is for a dog to go through Johannesburg Airport customs?
Need to ship pure breed dog from US to Johannesburg, SA. I've heard a lot about high level of luggage theft at Johannesburg airport. Does this also apply to animals being transported? If so, is there ...
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What should I do if I get caught by corrupt police in Ukraine but never want to pay?
I'm a bit fearful of corrupt police in Ukraine, and I already read one of the great answers regarding how to avoid getting harassed by corrupt police.
However, the problem is that my SIM card in ...
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Passenger rights during a flight
Recently I faced an extraordinary situation during my flight inside the EU. A very large group of passengers (80% of all passengers, mostly men, probably football fans) already quite drunk during ...
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Are there places to spend the night inside San Jose Airport?
I'm planning one day visit to San Jose, California (morning to evening). I'm arriving at SJC around 11.30pm and hoping to go to the city early morning, the next day. Until that is there a place where ...
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How to escape hip-hop CD giveaway scam in New York City?
Here is a situation I encountered multiple times in New York City streets, lately.
Usually at a sidewalk corner where people are likely to wait for the pedestrian crossing "walk" signal, a gang of ...
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Uber or taxi from Porto Alegre airport? [closed]
I will be arriving in Porto Alegre, Brazil this Saturday for a big 6 month adventure.
I have to get from the airport to my Couchsurfing in Bela Vista, at around 3pm.
I don't speak Portuguese (I can ...
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Is it safe to travel to Miami Beach shortly after hurricane Irma?
Two months ago my girl and I booked our vacation. We are from Berlin, Germany and wanted to see the U.S.
Our first stop is Miami Beach at the 15th and we want to stay there for 3 days and continue to ...
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What should I do if my seat belt is faulty on a coach?
Seat belt is mandatory (by Highways Traffic Law and Regulations) for all seats of intercity coaches in Turkey. I wonder what I should do if my seat belt is faulty and there is no option to change the ...
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Where should I leave my passport and electronics if there is no safe in my apartment?
I will be travelling to Barcelona soon. We are renting an apartment for a week through Booking. The apartment has no safe to keep personal belongings in. No cleaning service will enter the house ...
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1-week holiday in Fiji. How to carry my cash?
This is my first time travelling overseas by myself. I will be travelling from New Zealand to Fiji for one week.
I thought about bringing credit cards but it seems like many places charge an extra ...
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Is it safe to visit Babilonia neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro as a tourist?
I read on the internet that it's one of the safe and tourist-friendly favelas.
On the other hand, when I went to Rio and ordered an Uber to go there, two drivers told me they won't enter it because ...
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Safety of travelling to Muslim countries/Israel during Ramadan [closed]
Israel and some Muslim countries are amazing travel destinations. But I worry about the safety of the trip.
Are Muslim countries and Israel safe/considerably safer to travel to when it's Ramadan? I'...
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Mugging 'Etiquette'?
I have recently been 'mugged' in the streets of Northern Italy. I only recently moved here due to a new workplace.
She (concluding from her voice and demaenour) simply walked up to me with a knife ...
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Why are passports controlled two times at arrival to Schengen countries?
From time to time I travel from Turkey to the Schengen countries (Germany, Netherlands, Italy etc.). Not all the time, but sometimes I see that our passports are controlled one more time as soon as we ...
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Is it safe to travel by bike between cities in Spain?
I've been dreaming about taking a long bicycle trip in Spain, from Malaga to Barcelona. It is about 1000 km. Is it safe? In other words, does Spain have enough bike lanes, or would I have to bike ...
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Is it safe to fly from Miami to Puerto Rico due to the Bermuda Triangle?
We are planning a trip from Miami to Puerto Rico in January 2018 but we are concerned about safety as the flight path lies within the Bermuda Triangle.
What can you tell me about the safety of ...
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How safe are ferries within and travelling from Korea?
I'm considering using ferries as part of my visit to South Korea, either to visit a Korean island, such as Jeju island, or to travel to or from Japan. Partially for the novelty, and partially because ...
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What is the French phone number for medical emergencies?
France has at least three numbers which can be called in case of a medical emergency:
15 (SAMU), handled by hospitals
18 handled by firemen
112 handled by someone else, or maybe one of the above
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Should I turn down the high beam in "deer areas"?
In the answers to this question, there is some discussion about use of full beam when driving in deer areas. Thorsten S. writes:
If you are using high beams, wild animals will stop and stare ...
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How do I select a beginner destination?
I'm hopeful that I'm being specific enough to avoid being too broad/subjective. I would appreciate any pointers or edits where required to make this question work here.
I am a non-road-warrior/...
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Is fear of having drugs planted in my bag enroute to Malaysia justified?
I am afraid to travel to Malaysia because I read that people possessing drugs are being killed there. Not being a drug user, I presume that drugs could be put into my baggage without my knowledge. Is ...
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Do the Canary Islands always have high waves?
We are considering to travel to the Canary Islands for the holidays, mainly to visit the seaside. Since we have a one-year-old toddler, we are interested in beaches which tend to have a low wave ...
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Is it dangerous to go to Île de Noirmoutier using the pass?
I heard that there are two possibilities to get to the island of Noirmoutier. You can either use a bridge, or you can use a pass through the water, which is only drivable if the tide is low. Is this ...
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How to get updated about current incidents and safety concerns?
Yesterday there was an explosion at a hospital in Bangkok (which is where I'm located), and it didn't come to my attention until a relative in my home country sent me a link to an article in a local ...
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Do safety warnings for avoiding crime in South Africa apply to off-the-beaten-track rural areas, as well as the cities?
Myself and my girlfriend are travelling in South Africa for three and a half weeks in June and have a car rented. I love visiting random places off the tourist route and get more of a kick travelling ...
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Travelling to Amalfi coast. Is it safe going by car? [closed]
My girlfriend and I are planning a short trip to visit Amalfi coast and Naples.
We planned to arrive in Salerno and spend two days visiting the cities and the beaches of Amalfi coast (swimming etc). ...
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What rules govern forced removal from flights (due to overbooking)?
I was recently surprised to see a man roughly and forcibly physically removed from an overbooked flight by three police officers because his flight was overbooked. He was reportedly a doctor who ...
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When travelling through Dagestan by car, how far can risks of crime, harassment or political/cultural trouble be managed?
Is it currently safe to travel with a car through Dagestan?
The car has a Russian license plate and both of us travellers (one guy, one girl) look European (with dark hair in case this matters). The ...
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In-flight safety instructions for deaf passengers
I have never seen this before, but because most of the in-flight safety instructions appear to be replayed recordings these days (at least in my experience for both domestic and international airlines)...
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What is the most dangerous area of Los Angeles (or its suburbs) according to police statistics?
I will be travelling to L.A. soon and I am wondering which areas should be avoided to stay safe. Are there official no go zones? Do you maybe know of any maps?
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Should a woman with many tattoos cover them whilst visiting Egypt? [duplicate]
Hello Fellow Travellers!
I am a 40 year old woman from the USA. I have always wanted to travel to Egypt, but I am concerned about my tattoos. I haven't had an issue with other countries that I have ...
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Is USA safe for Indians currently
My very close friend and his wife, me and some friends are planning to travel to USA in couple of months as a vacation trip. But I keep on hearing news about Indians have been attacked/killed in USA ...
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Is crime an issue in the US countryside, especially for a cyclist?
I have a dream of one day cycling from one coast of the USA to the other.
I am aware that cycling on the road can be dangerous, but I've done a lot of it. I know how to stay safe, and I'm not ...
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Is it safe to go to Turkey in 2017? [closed]
This question was asked before, but now things may be different because a few years have passed.
Particularly, I am interested in going to Nesin Mathematics Village, near Sirince. I would be coming ...
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Travelling to Izmir, Turkey, as a Sikh
As a Sikh who wears a turban as a part of my religion, should I have safety concerns or take precautions in order to travel to Turkey? Are there other things I need to think about while being there, ...
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Where to wait in Atlanta in the night?
My Mother is joining me for some time on the Appalachian Trail, and we will meet in Hot Springs, NC. She will arrive at ATL Atlanta on April 5th around 3:00 p.m. We thought the best way to get to Hot ...
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Driving in the UK for the the first time - rules & to-dos that are different to India
I'm planning on renting a car in the UK for my trip through London, York, Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland.
Having driven in Mumbai, India, I understand there must be things I should keep in mind, ...
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How do I keep my cash safe in Japan?
I will soon be travelling to Japan. I have been told that Japan is a very cash-centric society and not every place will accept credit cards, therefore I should carry cash. My trip will be very mobile ...
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How safe is souther suburbs of Paris? [closed]
I will be moving to Fontenay aux Roses while my work is in Gif-sur-Yvette. I'll be using RER B daily and will be living alone. As a young female, I am a bit concerned for my safety. I would really ...