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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How soon after takeoff can you recline your airplane seat?
Airplane announcements always say that that "the seatback has to be in an upright position" for takeoff. However, what's the earliest you can recline your seat after takeoff? The moment the wheels ...
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Staying in Leuven for Werchter 2019, how can I get from the train to my hotel?
I booked a hotel near the city center of Leuven, and there are shuttles to Leuven train station after the shows end in Werchter.
It's about a 1.5 km walk to my hotel, and I'm concerned about safety. ...
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French street language in mugging situation
I am travelling to a less than safe area near Paris (for reasons outside of my influence). While I dont expect to get mugged I would like to be not fully unprepared. My French is at a low-level maybe ...
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Safety flying in Dubai air space [closed]
How safe is flying through Dubai air space considering the current unrest between the USA and Iran?
We are booked through to UK in July.
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Should I walk facing traffic when walking on a bike trail?
When walking on a road, I walk facing traffic. But when I walked facing traffic (thus on the left) on a bidirectional bike trail (with a yellow dashed dividing line) recently in Madison, Wisconsin, ...
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Is the area of Suresnes safe?
I'm going to Paris next December/January with my girlfriend. It's out first time in Europe.
We take Hôtel Novotel Paris Suresnes Longchamp, by review on Trip Advisor and other sites it looks a safe ...
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How safe is it to go to Baghdad? [closed]
How safe is it to go to current day Baghdad as a tall American white dude who speaks only English?
Safe in terms of bodily harm, abduction and/or robbery. Can I roam around in tourist areas of ...
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Independent travels around Southeast Africa [closed]
Me and my girlfriend are going to travel around Southeast Africa from May to July. We haven't made any specific plans but we will likely visit Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and/or ...
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Salina Cruz, Oaxaca safety? [closed]
I know Oaxaca is flagged as a travel advisory level 2, but so are a bunch of other places that are fine to travel to. However, Salina Cruz is called out specifically as a no go for gov employees. My ...
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Is there any parking in Guatemala near border with Honduras (near Copan Ruinas)?
Is it possible safely leave a rented car in Guatemala near border with Honduras (near Copan Ruinas) for one night?
Thank you.
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risk of flooding in petra in november
My tentative plans have me in Egypt from November 12 - November 23. I was thinking it could be cool to visit Petra before hand. Maybe like November 9 - November 11 or some such.
The concern I have ...
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Do commercial flights generally carry epipens?
My friend has a severe nut allergy and brings multiple epipens aboard flights. This is apparently the safest thing to ensure the proper treatment of a potential allergic reaction, especially in the ...
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Casablanca alone for 4-5 hours alone . middle aged woman [duplicate]
Marocc Air just changed my flights and now I have an 8 hours lay over in Casa Blanca. Is it safe to take train to city tour for 4 hours and come back? Advice please. I have never been to Morocco
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What Happens when Passenger Refuses to Fly Boeing 737 Max?
As most are unfortunately aware the Boeing 737 Max 8 is receiving very bad press after two fatal plane crashes in five months.
China suspends commercial operations of Boeing 737-8 planes
At the time ...
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Traveling to the Bahamas now worried about robbery sexual assault
Just learned this yesterday, saw this article and now many others urging the same thing.
https://nypost.com/2019/03/02/state-department-issues-travel-warning-for-bahamas-urges-increased-caution/
I ...
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Is it safe to roam with girlfriend in India on February 14? [closed]
Many videos and news articles of the past says that couples who roam freely on Valentine's Day, are subjected to moral policing and the media will cover such incidents, which leads to public insult.
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Car rental cancellation because of lack of winter tires
We are currently in the Pacific Northwest and have a car rental starting tomorrow. After checking with the rental agency I've confirmed that the car does not have winter tires and is in my opinion not ...
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Is a request for a passport number reasonable and safe?
I'm staying in an Airbnb in the Dominican Republic and the host--an Airbnb Superhost, with many good reviews--has asked the following:
Please make sure to send me the full names and passport or ID ...
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Baby seat-belt wasn't provided on takeoff - worth complaining? [closed]
On AirFrance flight form Paris to Montreal yesterday the AirFrance crew forgot
to provide the baby seat belt before takeoff.
Moreover, no cabin check was performed in our segment before takeoff so we ...
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Safe space to spend the night in Vienna without booking a hotel room
I'm going to a concert to Vienna on Saturday (two days). I just realized that there aren't any trains back to my home in the night so I'd have to wait til the morning until the first train leaves ...
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Belgium to Spain road trip through France next week. What should I be aware of considering the riots and rumours of impending revolution? [duplicate]
Next Friday, I'm going on a 3 day road trip to Spain, and then will stay there for 3 weeks. I will come back in the first week of January.
The problem is that because of the Gilets Jaunes, France is ...
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Should I postpone my trip to Paris in 2nd week of Jan in light of recent protests?
I’ve a date and I really waited long to make this happen. My gifrfriend is a bit worried about the security issue in Paris. Which locals think that the media is exagerrating the issue and the issue is ...
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Stavropol City, surrounding area - Safety
This is my first time posting here. Thank you in advance to anyone who reads and comments.
I have the possibility of going to Stavropol City, Russia for work. I will be staying in the city then ...
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Is it safe to leave baggage in budget hotels Rome? [closed]
I'll be staying in Italy for almost a week. I've planned to stay at a budget hotel (~40-50 EUR per day) or B&B in Rome. I'll visit other cities using train and plan to leave most of my (and ...
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Which part of a self-propelled passenger train (DMU) is safest in an accident?
My transit system (Tri-Met, metro Portland, Oregon) has the Portland & Western R. R. (more)3 run self propelled commuter coaches (diesel multiple units, DMU) on a freight line; sometimes solo, ...
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Big Bend border crossing — safe for campers?
My spouse and I are planning to camp in Big Bend National Park in late December. Meanwhile, there are lots of news stories about the "migrant caravan" heading for the US border, the troops deployed to ...
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Walking in Philadelphia, PA [closed]
My spouse and I will be visiting Philadelphia soon. Are the neighborhoods between the Amtrak Station (30th Street), The Sofitel (South 17th Street), and the various museums such as the Barnes ...
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Travel to Bali in mid November
I'm planning to Travel to Bali 16th of November this year, but since they have had Tsunami recently, i was wondering if it will be safe to travel there ? and are they any safety recommendation about ...
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Is China Southern a safe airline? [closed]
I'm booking a trip and my mother encouraged me to use Air New Zealand flights (I live in NZ) because there are fewer stopovers, I can collect airpoints, and it's an airline that has a good reputation.
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What self defense items are allowed in India?
I am planning on traveling with my family to India, mostly west side up to Goa, by trains and public transport. I am a firm believer that God protects those who protect themselves, hence the question. ...
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Is it safe to forward airplane ticket to third party?
I booked a flight and was issued a travel itinerary. It contains my name, booking reference, E-ticket number and some other information.
For proof of absence, I need to forward this document to a ...
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How many coin cell batteries can I take on EU flight?
In mid October 2018, I’ll be taking Easyjet flight EZY5701 from TXL (Berlin) to FCO (Rome).
How many CR2032 coin cells will I be allowed to take with me?
Background: At Makerfaire Rome, I plan to ...
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Why can't you take a hoverboard on a plane?
As Delta Airlines' online check-in helpfully informs me
Examples of Forbidden Dangerous items include paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, radiopharmaceuticals, and ...
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Is flying 60 short flights per year harmful to health due to additional radiation? [duplicate]
For the fifth year in a row I flew approximately 60 times. Most of my flights are within Europe, so an average flight is quite short (~1000 km, ~2 hours). I am concerned about negative ...
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Will it be safe to travel to Bali in November 2018? [closed]
I am a 30yr old female researcher from an asian country. My paper was recently accepted at a conference in Bali (http://iotais.org/) to be held in November. The exact venue for the conference is not ...
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Why does the Shanghai Maglev train cabin have a power bar and a portable fan? [closed]
The Wikipedia page for the Shanghai Maglev train depicts the train cabin:
The power bar and portable fan (on the left) look slapdash, and makes me doubt this train's safety.
asked Aug 9 '18 at 18:33
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Driving with a rental car from Larnaca to Northern Cyprus [duplicate]
I am travelling to Republic of Cyprus. I am planning to rent a car in Larnaca and travel to Northern Cyprus as well. I have called several big rental companies (Hertz, Sixt, Europcar) and learned that ...
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Why seat belts, and not five-point harnesses? [closed]
For car travel, it is mandatory in many countries that small children be strapped in carseats with a multi-point harness system. However, I have not seen such a system for adults in a normal (ie non-...
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Why are there no seat belts on trains?
Long distance trains are travelling at potentially dangerous speeds. However, I have never encountered seat belts, airbags or similar on trains at least in Central Europe, even though this is common ...
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Can I wear earplugs during take off and landing?
During a recent flight, I was asked by an attendant during take off to remove my earplugs.
My question is: is it forbidden to wear earplugs during take off and landing? If so, why?
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Is Israel less safe right now (05/2018) tha the last year? [closed]
I should travel to Tel-Aviv (and stay there) for a couple weeks due to work.
AFAIK it's as safe as any western country, but some people shows doubts due to the recent increase of tension with ...
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Is it safe for people of other ethnicities to visit Hungary? [closed]
I want very much to visit Budapest, but I've also been hearing a lot about the political climate under the current government, which seems hostile to foreigners and ethnic minorities. Is it safe to ...
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Safety in Tokyo and Ueda
I'm travelling to Japan in February next year. To be precise to either Kawasaki or Yokohama.
Are there specific areas we should avoid for safety reasons in Tokyo and Ueda?
Thanks in advance.
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Where to get travel advisories for Taiwan?
I am an Indian citizen who may travel to Taiwan in a couple of months. I have been trying to figure out travel advisories for Taiwan. Now from what little info I have been able to gather, it seems ...
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I'm a man with long hair. Am I likely to encounter harassment or other problems in Moscow?
First of all, I am really sorry if what I am asking seems prejudiced or offends someone. I really have no intension to cause any harm. I will be for a summer school in Moscow for about 3 weeks, from ...
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Can I walk around Easter Island alone at night?
I wanted to spend some time alone and I'd love to see the island outside Hanga Roa and without other tourists during the night.
I know wild camping is illegal (all the island is either National Park ...
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How to protect yourself better against knife-crime in London?
We love London and we like to holiday there every year. Lately, I keep hearing about Knife-crime in London and it clearly is on the rise.
We have a 4-year old child with us and I would like to ...
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As a tourist, can one rent a gun in the US? [duplicate]
A conversation this week at work reminded me of this question about buying a gun in the US, and the question was asked if instead, you could rent instead of buying?
(Politics and amendments aside, ...
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How suicidal are electric “suicide showers?”
Some people refer to the showers commonly found in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia which have an electric heating element built into the head as "suicide showers" due to the apparent risk of ...
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Storage of important documents in Mexico [duplicate]
I'm going to Mexico soon on a solo trip and I want to explore the country as much as I can.
One concern for me is my residence permit. I need it to come back to France (where I actually live). If I ...
