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Bottom line—how big is the risk, really?

How to Play it Safe in an Internet Café

Bottom line—how significant is the risk, really? The answer to that is: “It depends”.

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Travelling Safely: Personal Safety Products

No government, organization, or gadget can take the place of an alert, ever vigilant backpacker. Of course, no gadget can take the place of an alert, ever vigilant backpacker. And arguments can be made as to their necessity.

Bottom line—if you know the risks before you check in, you can be prepared for any situation

Travelling Safely: Tips for a Safe Night’s Sleep

Bottom line—if you know the risks before you check in, you can be prepared for any situation

Rich and poor in São Paulo. Image by Deputy Dog.

Travelling Safely: Urban Bright—City Safety Tips

Violent crime rates continue to rise in the world’s largest cities, where extremes of economic inequality, organized crime and, in some cities in the world, a history of political instability, contribute to the problem. Urban crime is a social problem of great complexity and of significant importance.

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Travelling Safely: Before You Go

A long-term trip abroad is always an adventure—only one thing is for sure, it will be full of surprises! A little advance planning, however, will improve the chances that all those surprises are pleasant ones.

Careful planning and awareness of safety and security are essential to backpackers.

Travelling Safely: Antidotes to Fear

Random crime and crime that targets travellers and tourists isn’t going away, but neither is it increasing. Does a flurry of high profile crimes targeting or involving backpackers put travellers in greater danger?