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I'm currently living in Bethlehem in West Bank (for three months), I'm Spanish.
It is safe if you are tourist and don't go to demonstrations or activist events.
Israeli security forces will make you a lot of questions in the Ben Gurion airport (or in the airport in your country) about your visit for "security reasons" and maybe some will be private (of ...
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There is some risk anywhere you go but the risk is not even for everyone.
In other words, it depends on where you go, when you do there and how. Generally, larger groups traveling together are safer. Even not part of the group, following hordes of other tourists will make it safer for you, and indeed there are hordes of tourists in Peru in all major sites ...
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Cycling in Tokyo is a popular means of getting around for locals, so as a visitor you should try to experience the city by bicycle. Touring a city by bike gives you a totally different perspective as you become part of the city rather than a regular observer.
As stated by others it is acceptable to cycle on both roads and sidewalks, so you're free to cycle ...
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I've been there a few years ago so I don't really know how recent facts affected the safety of that area but since it has always been a "conflict zone" I'll give you my two cents.
Jerusalem isn't considered to be in the West Bank. Fully equipped Israeli soldiers are deployed everywhere in the city as are security cameras. It's a very sensitive area but I've ...
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The security situation in this region is a bit precarious, but that's nothing new. It has always been so.
This means that you can go there, but that you have to be cautious. The Syrian crisis is not a reason to stop traveling to Israel. The same if true for the West Bank. Indeed, there are some more dangerous places in the West Bank, especially in the ...
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In a nutshell, travel in Thailand is super-easy. Basically, in any place of interest to travellers, you will find both all the facilities you need and people who speak enough English to guide you to them. Outside the absolute peak of high season (basically Christmas/NY), you can always find a place to stay, and booking hotels online is very easy: ...
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Yes. It's possible, and safe (in terms of "Safety") but not always easy.
The only challenge that you normally will have is that places are too busy. Since you are traveling in the high season with a larger group (2 people fit in almost anywhere anytime, a table for 8 will not always be getting a table).
While summer is less of a risk than Chinese New Year ...
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On about the 5th attempt, I found some useful stuff with searches based on "travel insurance against foreign office advice".
This kind of insurance is sometimes called "high risk travel insurance" or "war and terrorism travel insurance".
Travel Insurance Center has a handy compare tool for high risk travel insurance that lists about 6 providers and ...
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Botswana is generally recommended as quite safe. The UK government's travel advisory seems to support this (if it sounds scary to you, just compare it with those of some countries you know - a "general threat of terrorism" seems to be listed for every single country in the world).
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Cycling is generally very safe, particularly in Taito-ku. There aren't any bike lanes really but you're free to cycle on the pavement, as long as you dismount when it's too crowded. Furthermore drivers are used to cyclists, just keep tight to the left on bigger roads. Helmets are seldom worn, even by mothers with a kid on the front, one on the back and one ...
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Dedicated bicycle paths are rare to nonexistant; people ride their bikes on the (usually narrow) sidewalks. Interestingly, there are explicit bicycle lanes marked on crossings, but only there.
However, I would still consider it safe since everyone (drivers, pedestrians and cyclists) is very careful, polite and rule-abiding. If you behave similarly, there ...
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As a local it'll be different, as you're living part of any conflicts.
However, as a traveller sometimes you're at risk because you're naive and have no idea about how to act, where to go and what not to do in these situations. At the same time you're also sometimes not a target, depending on the circumstances.
In these times, the best place to go is ...
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There is an article regarding this subject in AirSpace Magazine. The basic reason is safety in case of a crash or other impact:
Seat in the upright position is locked and doesn't present an issue if there is an impact
During the FAA research back in 1988 it was found that bracing in the upright position is safer then in reclined.
Reclined seats make it ...
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