I am more fearful of my safety walking the streets of any city in the USA, than anywhere in Timor. Unlike the US, Aust, or Europe, there are no muggings in Timor; civilians do not have, or can access guns. It is one of the friendliest places on earth. Reviews like this are ...
You should exercise precaution at all times and avoid dark and empty streets and locations. So... How Safe Is Guyana Really? Guyana is not known as a particularly safe destination, with Georgetown being notorious for petty street crime. Never carry all your money with you: in fact, do not...
2. The Motorbike Scam Southeast Asia is a great place to rent a scooter or motorcycle and get off the beaten path. But there is a common scam you’ll want to be aware of. Here’s how it goes: You’ll rent a bike and then when you bring it back, the owner will demand an additi...
Try to park on well lit streets and do not ever leave any valuables visible in your car wherever you are in Costa Rica. Always roll up your windows and lock your doors. You may be approached by a man or woman wearing an orange vest offering to watch your car. They’ll most likely t...
Tuk-tuks are ubiquitous and provide an authentic feel of Cambodian streets; just make sure your haggling skills are sharp to get that fair price. If negotiating too much for a ride gets to the annoying point, Grab's ride-hailing service has landed in major cities offering safe and hassle ...
I have no experience with Britain, I don’t know how likely it is to “get beaten in streets” for being a Muslim there, in order to compare it with Lithuania. In Lithuania, many of the people I mentioned above may insult a religious person for his/her beliefs (or insult God) but ...
While it is often a better idea to not carry your passport around with you in the streets, always carry a copy on your mobile device. Read it! How to Prevent Against Being Scammed When Traveling by VBJ on November 27, 2012 It is easy to be scammed when traveling. A good scam ...
When in Athens, you need to be vigilant just like in any other city in the world. The same more or less in Thessaloníki. Which means always watching your valuables, walking on lighted streets, just what you do where you live. When in the countryside, Greece is a paradise of safety. ...
Don’t walk late at night through the streets of the capital. Don’t catch the tuk tuk with the driver who has been sitting outside the bar watching how much you drink all night. Don’t go to the beach parties alone and accept drinks from strangers. ...
It’s an obvious scam, but people still fall for it. Also, avoid locals offering to show you “nightlife in Uzbekistan” as this can end in many unfortunate scenarios. WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM Generally, it is not recommended for women to be walking alone along the streets of ...