Keeping out of danger, risk, or injury. Use with questions about people; when referring to things, use "security" instead.
65
votes
17answers
2k views
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 ...
24
votes
7answers
2k views
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 ...
45
votes
7answers
2k views
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 ...
51
votes
13answers
1k views
How do you avoid “tourist traps” when traveling to a country where you do not speak the language?
Too many easily accessible restaurants and attractions cater heavily to tourists, and, in doing so, create an environment that they feel will be comfortable to people from other cultures.
Spending ...
18
votes
7answers
1k views
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 ...
11
votes
1answer
200 views
Warfarin in Tajikistan
I've run into a major problem, requiring urgent Warfarin. However, am in Khorog, Tajikistan, and there's NONE in town, and the pharmacist at the hospital believes there to be none in the country, ...
10
votes
5answers
6k views
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 ...
30
votes
5answers
764 views
Is it safe to travel in Japan considering the nuclear situation?
Are there any areas that should be avoided and are there any steps I should take to protect myself from radiation?
16
votes
4answers
2k views
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?
39
votes
8answers
2k views
How should I deal with beggars in India?
I heard that it is unsafe to show some money or help for someone in India.
Is there any rules I should respect not to get into trouble?
14
votes
4answers
2k views
Where is the safest place in a train?
This morning I had to make a small (2-3 hours) train journey with a friend. He is a little anxious and unreasonable, and doesn't trust public transport. He won't fly at all and normally, he doesn't ...
8
votes
2answers
196 views
What is the safest way to travel from Hunza (North Pakistan) to Kashgar (West China)?
What is the safest way to go from Hunza (North Pakistan) to Kashgar (West China) ? Travelling mainly by bus and local transportation wherever possible.
I would prefer to avoid dangerous zones if ...
16
votes
3answers
444 views
Are some parts of Iraq currently possible to visit for the brave, adventurous, and open-minded traveller?
OK I know Iraq is utterly totally off the vast majority of people's itineraries for the immediate future.
But I am pretty sure I have heard of some extreme adventurous types going there and following ...
11
votes
1answer
410 views
It is safe to travel in Israel and Palestine?
I intend to travel around Israel and Palestine (excluding the Gaza Strip). When I tell people about this I am often greeted semi-shocked responses, people seem to think it is very unsafe and I am ...
11
votes
4answers
177 views
How can I find a guide that will take me safely up Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus?
Where/how can I find a local/professional guide that will take me safely up Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus?
10
votes
4answers
2k views
Statistically, is there a safest seat on the plane if it crashes?
So to clarify, there are lots of different planes, so for the sake of argument, there are areas:
front left
front right
front middle
forward front, right, middle
over the left wing
over the right ...
10
votes
1answer
155 views
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 ...
4
votes
2answers
381 views
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 ...
3
votes
1answer
263 views
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?
17
votes
7answers
2k views
Using an Amazon Kindle onboard a flight?
Airlines don't let you use electronic devices when the plane is taking off/landing. Let's suppose I have a Kindle 3, and I have turned off wireless (i.e. both Wifi and GSM/3G is off).
Since you ...
15
votes
3answers
2k views
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 ...
11
votes
1answer
551 views
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 ...
9
votes
2answers
327 views
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. ...
8
votes
1answer
804 views
Is it safe to attend a soccer game between Croatia and Serbia as a tourist?
In the beginning of next year, Croatia will play against Serbia in the qualification round for the soccer world championship 2014 in Brasilia. The game will take place at 22.03.2013 in Zagreb and ...
8
votes
1answer
301 views
How to avoid having my drink spiked in a bar
How do I avoid being the victim of drink spiking in a bar? (As in spiking to steal money or commit credit card fraud, not for sexual assualt)
Presumably I should avoid places promoted by touts from ...
