archives: Travel Safety
Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?
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The French government has introduced a bill which would force tourists to pay for their rescues abroad, begging the question: when are travelers takin More »
Mexico’s Women-Only Pink Taxis: Pink Machismo or Progressive Change?
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Is creating a fleet of candy-pink cars with makeup mirrors really a step forward for women's rights, or is it simply reinforcing the same macho attitu More »
Busted in Nicaragua: A Drug Charge, Jail, and a Narrow Escape from Hell
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Never had I imagined that I was going to end up in a third world jail. More »
Sleeping Rough: Essential Advice for Budget Travelers
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I once awoke on an overnight bus in the U.S. to find my male neighbor attempting a ‘massage’ of my upper thigh area. More »
Should People of Color Go To Russia?
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A graduate student who studied in Moscow addresses the risks for people of color traveling to Russia. More »
Outrageous Attempts To Outwit Airport Security
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Vodka, monkeys, and bullets, oh my! More »
