How to Stay Safe in South Africa One last issue of safety: South Africa isn’t more dangerous for a solo traveler than your typical big city in the United States. I was surprised to see that the murder rate in Detroit is actually significantly higher than that of South Africa. That said...
Frugal cruiser -- If you don't want to pay more for an outside cabin or one with a private verandah, go ahead and opt for a smaller, inside cabin. You'll pay less and still enjoy all the same amenities (meals, entertainment) as fellow passengers up in the owner's suite! Relaxed c...
Generally, it's safe to walk around on sand dunes -- although you should always follow the guidance of posted signage. But loose sand can be dangerous. Deteriorating sand dunes are unstable and can collapse unexpectedly. Tunneling into sand dunes can also cause collapse. In October 2008, an ...
For decades the media has portrayed Africa in a bad light and one of the reasons tourism has been slow to take off in African countries. The fact is all that is BS. Africans are the friendliest bunch you will ever meet. Travel in Africa is pretty safe, if anything the main things you...
In my experience, tourist restaurants don’t care about quality since those tourists aren’t coming back. Residentsdocare so places catering to them need to be better — and more affordable – or they go out of business. Those are the places you want to eat at. Use the above resources to...
French Polynesia (France) – NOTE: On a personal level,Bora Bora is where I proposed to my long-suffering partner! American Samoa (US) Canary Islands (Spain) Madeira (Portugal) Faroe Islands (part of Denmark,visit the Faroe Islandsif you get the chance, like Iceland without the tourists) ...
TubeStar shines in what it can do for the footprint of physical macro sites, realizing a staggering 96 percent reduction. On the ground this means shrinking a typical macro site from 50 square meters, which is equivalent to safe standing room for 12,500 people, into just 2 meters, standing...
Peru also marked my first time in South America. I searched high and low to gather all the information I needed to capture the scenic and historical highlights, make the most of my budget and time, and stay safe when South America still has a less-than-desirable reputation in parts. ...
"Petty crime is a threat for tourists in Cuba. Also, violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, sometimes occurs in Cuba."Travel.State.gov Lebanon: Reconsider Travel Canva Lebanon: Reconsider Travel "Updated to reflect lowering the overall Travel Advisory to Level 3, information about ...
Before you venture out, make sure to double-check with locals whether or not the transport in a country is safe. Expert tip: If you know that you’ll be doing a part of your trip by public transportation, make sure to pack as lightly as possible. I can’t stress enough how ...