closer to the current 2024 pattern). And there were around 12.5 million visitors during that same period, so there was about 1 robbery for every 10,000 visitors. And most of these robberies did not involve tourists, so the odds are much lower than that. ...
Is Naples safe for tourists or not? Let’s spill the truth! It’s the elephant in the room of every discussion around Naples. Just like happened when I visited Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City, most of my conversations before heading to Italy’s third largest city had to do with safety....
Luckily for visitors to the Dominican Republic, the country has an alternative police force that’s specifically created to protect tourists. That force is called Politur, and they’re scattered throughout the country, especially near tourist hotspots. You can easily recognize them by their uniform:...
Fraud can happen in various locations, particularly where tourists engage in money exchange, shopping, or accessing information, like banks, ATMs, or money exchanges. Most of the beach towns like El Tunco are safe to visit, those are well-maintained tourist spots that offer a good grasp of ...
Is Lima Safe for Tourists? Lima is generally safe for tourists, especially in popular districts like Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro. These areas are well-patrolled and frequented by visitors, making them relatively secure for sightseeing during the day and even at night. However, like any...
“Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then ...
But even so, the places in LA that tourists actually come to see are safe and secure. Check out our detailed where to stay guide for Los Angeles so you can start your trip right! Getting Insured BEFORE Visiting Los Angeles ALWAYS sort out your backpacker insurance before your trip. There’...
M: Actually, I’m leaving for San Francisco this weekend. W: Cool. But I can’t get away until the end of August. Text 5 M: Donna, have you booked the flight to London for me? W: Sure, Bill. Do you need a ride to the airport? I can do it. M: No, thanks. I will park...
“A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.”← Older posts Road Trip to California Posted on June 28, 2014 by Jill After finishing up grad school, I embarked on a road trip from South Bend, Indiana to San Francisco. I of course didn’t want to...
And now, the same enthusiasm that put this event on the map is pushing San Francisco toward becoming the nation's first major city to incorporate skating as a legitimate form of transportation. In a city where tourists line up to ride lurching cable cars down steep hills and bicyclists cause...