Trip: Travel-crime
There are [10] stories from my trip: Travel-crime
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 | Views [119]

Trinidad and Tobago has some
pretty disturbing crime statistics, and frightening stories when it comes to
attacks on tourists. But, there are ways to stay safe, so don’t cross it off
your travel wish-list just yet.
Attacks on tourists are
increasing ... Read more >
Tags: caribbean, trave;crime, trinidad and tobago
TANZANIA | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 | Views [88]

Tanzania is one of East Africa’s
true gems. It’s a large, spacious, wilderness that holds some of Africa’s best
natural wonders and friendliest people. But along with
tourism (perhaps because of it) there comes a certain level of crime. While
it ... Read more >
Tags: africa, tanzania, travel-crime
TUNISIA | Monday, 7 May 2012 | Views [113]

Violent crime in Tunisia is somewhat of a rarity and foreigners are not targeted.Petty theft, pick pocketing, and bag snatching are more common than violent assault or muggings. But watch out for the drive-by bag snatchers. The bike flashes past and ... Read more >
Tags: africa, travel-crime, tunisia
OMAN | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Views [142]

Oman is located in a corner of the world which is often in the headlines as a flashpoint for east-west relations. But unlike some of it's near neighbours Oman is open and friendly towards western visitors. Omanis are very polite and friendly, some ... Read more >
Tags: middle east, oman, travel-crime
NIGERIA | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 | Views [122]

The political and
economic instability of Nigeria opens the doors for a cornucopia of crime. On
one end, you have the less sinister, more basic thievery and pick pocketing. On
the other, you have armed robberies, muggings, abductions and car-jackings,
particularly ... Read more >
Tags: africa, nigeria, travel-crime
USA | Thursday, 26 Apr 2012 | Views [252]

According to a comprehensive study of
crime, homicide, gun possession, incarceration rates and police numbers – the US
is more ‘peaceful’ now than at any time in the past 20 years.
The US Peace Index conducted by the non-profit
Institute ... Read more >
Tags: north america, travel-crime, usa
ZAMBIA | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012 | Views [120]

Zambia is known for its incredible safari trips and of course Victoria
Falls, one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. It’s also desperately poor. However in 2010 the World Bank named Zambia
as one of the world’s ... Read more >
Tags: africa, travel-crime, zambia
LESOTHO | Thursday, 22 Dec 2011 | Views [263]

Lesotho came into being as a mountainous sanctuary against the political turmoil and violence that has hit other areas of the continent. It has managed to maintain its independence but has sometimes struggled in the shadow of surrounding South Africa.... Read more >
Tags: africa, lesotho, travel-crime, travel0-safety-tips
GUATEMALA | Friday, 25 Nov 2011 | Views [473]

It is no secret that Guatemala has a high
rate of crime, as do many developing countries where money is scarce and
governments are corrupt. By
traveling to this Central American favorite, you are potentially putting yourself
at risk, but knowledge ... Read more >
Tags: crime, guatemala, south america, travel-crime
INDIA | Tuesday, 29 Jun 2010 | Views [1017]

Unfortunately there are simply too many scams in India to be prepared for all of them, but a good rule of thumb is that if something feels wrong, or too good to be true, then it probably is. Taxi Scams A good place to start your preparation for India’s ... Read more >
Tags: asia, india, scams, travel-crime, travel-safety