Travel Safety

I’m currently on a 4-night Carnival Firenze sailing out of Long Beach, and there has been some discussion in our onboard Facebook group about an incident that occurred during the cruise. According to unverified reports being shared among passengers, there may have been a serious...

Hello, I want to share a simple travel practice that has repeatedly helped me avoid complications: always carry printed hard copies of your confirmed flight and accommodation bookings. In an increasingly digital travel environment, most people rely entirely on airline apps,...

My phone was just snatched right out of its case while it was on a neck strap in Paris. I need a more secure solution. I’m considering crossbody bags or fanny packs but worried about cutting or opening. I want something where I can actually feel the phone against my body.

I want to talk about a side of living in Vietnam that I don’t see mentioned very often, especially when it comes to the smaller daily-life adjustments that can affect women more directly. I realized I had to be careful with fake products online, especially from Lazada and...

My phone was just snatched out of its case while I was wearing it on a neck strap in Paris. I am now looking for a much more secure way to carry it in the future. My main issue is that most of my clothes do not have usable pockets. I am considering options like crossbody bags or...

The situation is that I arrive in a city near the downtown area around 4pm, close to where we will pick up a car the next morning at 9am. My friend arrives much later, around 1am, at an airport that is about an hour away from downtown. He wants me to come to the airport to meet...

A moderation update states that a magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on April 20, 2026. For people currently in Japan, several official resources are shared for safety and transportation updates, including earthquake information, Shinkansen...

I am trying to decide the safest way to handle valuables like my passport and extra cash while traveling. In the past, I had money taken from a hotel safe, so since then I have preferred to carry everything with me. However, I am now planning a trip where I will be spending time...

Planning to visit Rome and Florence in May as a solo female traveller. I would like to understand if there are any safety concerns for my case.

Had a 15-passenger van booked with Avis for a one-way trip (Georgia → Miami) for a cruise with a group of 9. The booking was prepaid and made months in advance. Three days before the trip, Avis called to say the vehicle isn’t available. They suggested either: a full refund, or...

Princess Cruises needs to seriously reconsider keeping Star Princess in continuous operation while norovirus cases are still being reported regularly. It doesn’t seem accurate to claim the situation is “under control” if passengers are continuing to get sick on successive...

A recent visit to Marrakech described a negative experience involving multiple issues: Repeated catcalling and unwanted attention toward a female traveler Instances of harassment, including people attempting to obstruct or trip pedestrians in crowded areas like the medina Verbal...

We recently returned from a trip to Paris and wanted to share a pickpocketing experience that happened while using the metro. We boarded a train near the Louvre Museum area. As we were entering the metro, two young girls positioned themselves in the doorway and physically...

Just wanted to see how others are feeling about children going back to school with everything happening right now, especially after the Ministry announced a return to in-person classes. Things have felt unpredictable lately, and it still doesn’t seem completely normal. While...

This is kinda scary because it’s not just “be aware and you’ll be fine”… they actually create chaos on purpose. Using a kid as a distraction, working in groups, handing things off instantly… that’s way more coordinated than people think. And it only took a couple seconds. Good...

Saw this news about a British tourist dying and his girlfriend ending up in intensive care after drinks were allegedly spiked in Bangkok. Stuff like this always hits a bit harder because it’s the kind of thing you don’t really think about until you hear a story like this. Makes...

Been solo traveling and noticed something I didn’t expect. When I’m in full “travel mode” (comfy clothes, messy hair, no makeup), I basically go unnoticed… and honestly it’s been kind of amazing. Way less attention, less staring, fewer random interactions. Just left alone to do...

Maybe I’m overthinking it, but with everything going on lately, I can’t help but wonder why Emirates is still routing so much through Dubai. I get that it’s their main hub, but it does feel like a lot of risk concentrated in one place. Doesn’t take much to throw everything into...

I recently realized something that confused me. I have a normal German driver’s license (Class B), which includes the AM category, and I also carry an International Driver’s Permit. Like many tourists, I’ve rented scooters in Asia and other countries while traveling. But I...

I arrived in Japan yesterday and have been really enjoying Shinjuku so far. Tonight while walking back to my hotel I ended up going through one of the adult entertainment areas. While walking alone, a man approached me asking if I was okay and if I wanted anything. I said no and...

We have a trip to Egypt planned for May 12 and the remaining balance for our tour is due March 15. I’m really torn about whether to continue with the trip or cancel now. If we cancel before the 15th, we only lose our $800 deposit (which can be transferred to a future trip). But...

Sometimes the places you’re most nervous about visiting end up feeling incredibly welcoming and safe once you arrive. For me, I remember expecting to feel uneasy in a certain destination and then realizing after a few days that I was completely comfortable walking around solo....

I honestly can’t understand why the government decided to reopen DXB during an active conflict. It feels extremely risky and reckless. There are reports of interceptions happening near aircraft, and all it would take is one mistake for thousands of people to die instantly. That...