Crime

Animals in Botswana: How to Be an Ethical Traveler

The animals of Africa belong in Africa not on the wall in someone's lounge room. We take a look at how you can be an ethical traveler and avoid buying the wrong kind of souvenirs.

Botswana

Is Botswana Safe for Travelers? 6 Essential Travel Safety Tips

Botswana is one of the safer countries in Africa. Here are our tips for avoiding petty crime and staying within the law.

Benin

Crime Issues in Benin: What Travelers Need to Know

Find out about criminal activity in Benin, how to stay safe on the roads, and common forms of fraud in the country.

Belize

Is Belize Safe? 5 Essential Travel Safety Tips on Crime

Belize isn't dangerous if you come prepared. Here are our top tips on places to avoid, crime, LGBTQ+ safety, sexual harassment, and drug laws.

Belarus

Is Belarus Safe? 5 Things You Should Know About Crime

How safe is Belarus for travelers? Everything you need to know about crime, scams, civil unrest and the potential threat of terrorism in Belarus.

Sri Lanka

Is Sri Lanka Safe? Crime and Travel Scams to Be Aware Of

Don't let criminals and con artists ruin your trip to Sri Lanka. Find out how to avoid crime with these tips to stay safe.

Seychelles

Sailing the Seychelles: How to Avoid Pirates and Crime

The Seychelles attracts some wealthy visitors who travel by boat, making it a prime target for pirates. Here's how you can avoid criminals in the waters surrounding the Seychelles.

Macedonia

Is Macedonia Safe? 9 Essential Travel Tips for Visitors

Most crime, if any at all, is petty or opportunistic in Macedonia. Here's what you need to know to stay safe while traveling this Balkan country.

The Bahamas

Is The Bahamas Safe? What You Should Know About Crime

Our Caribbean travel safety expert, Diedre McLeod, shares her tips on how you can stay safe while traveling in The Bahamas.

Azerbaijan

Is Azerbaijan Safe? 9 Essential Travel Safety Tips

Just how safe is Azerbaijan? Find out about crime, local laws, customs, tourist scams, pickpockets and how to keep yourself safe while traveling.