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Is Puerto Rico Safe to Visit? Health & Safety Tips for Travelers
Puerto Rico

Is Puerto Rico Safe to Visit? Health & Safety Tips for Travelers

Beautiful Puerto Rico is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, but there are a few things you should know before you go.
Thailand Nightlife: 6 Expert Travel Tips for Staying Safe
Thailand

Thailand Nightlife: 6 Expert Travel Tips for Staying Safe

Thailand's nightlife is legendary, but it's not always safe or kind to travelers. Find out how to avoid trouble with these tips.
Safety Tips for Travelers to the Pacific Coast of Mexico
Mexico

Safety Tips for Travelers to the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Is it safe to visit Sayulita, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Acapulco and Oaxaca? Here are our top safety tips for your trip to Mexico's Pacific Coast.

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Is Nairobi, Kenya Safe? 6 Essential Tips for Travelers
Kenya

Is Nairobi, Kenya Safe? 6 Essential Tips for Travelers

Dave Stamboulis shares his tips on avoiding scams, theft, and safety for women and LGBTQ+ travelers in Kenya's capital city.
Should You Travel During a Pandemic?
Worldwide

Should You Travel During a Pandemic?

Michael Howard shares his advice on extra travel safety and health precautions you should take during an epidemic or pandemic.
6 Essential Travel Safety Tips for LGBTQ+ Couples
Worldwide

6 Essential Travel Safety Tips for LGBTQ+ Couples

Marcie Bianco shares her top travel safety tips for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women traveling together as a couple.
Is Bulgaria Safe? 7 Essential Travel Tips for Visitors
Bulgaria

Is Bulgaria Safe? 7 Essential Travel Tips for Visitors

We asked our Bulgarian safety expert, Svetoslav Dimitrov, to share his tips for travelers for staying out of trouble in Bulgaria.
How to Travel the Caribbean Safely: 7 Essential Safety Tips
Caribbean

How to Travel the Caribbean Safely: 7 Essential Safety Tips

Which islands are the safest to visit in the Caribbean? Find out about crime, pickpocketing and travel scams before you go on vacation.
Travel to Estonia: Planning for the Unreliable Weather
Estonia

Travel to Estonia: Planning for the Unreliable Weather

Find out how to stay safe in Estonia's summer or winter with these tips on weather before you go.
The Potential Dangers of Exploring Volcanic Landscapes
Worldwide

The Potential Dangers of Exploring Volcanic Landscapes

Ian Neubauer talks to a number of volcano experts about how to stay safe when traveling to active volcanic destinations.
Women’s Safety in Ethiopia: 8 Things I Wish I Knew
Ethiopia

Women’s Safety in Ethiopia: 8 Things I Wish I Knew

Is Ethiopia safe for women traveling alone? We asked Alicia Erickson to share eight travel safety tips.

Is it Safe to Travel to Turkey? 4 Important Safety Tips
Turkey

Is it Safe to Travel to Turkey? 4 Important Safety Tips

Informed and responsible travelers can feel confident about exploring a wide range of experiences in Turkey.
How Safe is the Dominican Republic? Avoiding Crime and Scams
Dominican Republic

How Safe is the Dominican Republic? Avoiding Crime and Scams

Find out how to keep yourself safe and which places to avoid in the Dominican Republic with these tips from our local insider, Gisselle Frias.
Is Ireland Safe? 6 Essential Safety Tips from a Traveler
Ireland

Is Ireland Safe? 6 Essential Safety Tips from a Traveler

How to stay safe in Ireland, from using common sense while hiking along cliff tops to avoiding dodgy areas at night.