Travel Safety

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...

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.

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...

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’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...

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...