Trip: On the road
There are [14] stories from my trip: On the road
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 28 Feb 2011 | Views [12014] | Comments [10]
There are two parts to this discussion – planning the right luggage before you go and then how to use it safely when you’re on the road. As usual, the best advice is just to use your common sense! Read on for more tips we've gathered to keep you ... Read more >
Tags: luggage, travel-crime, travel-safety, worldwide
WORLDWIDE | Saturday, 29 Jan 2011 | Views [2791] | Comments [1]
Going on holiday should be a fun and exciting time, filled with meeting new people, new places and new foods. Nobody wants to think that they might get hurt or sick on their holiday, but the possibility does exist, unfortunately. A good example ... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, travel-safety
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 15 Mar 2010 | Views [2945]
Water is something most of us take for granted until we step on a plane and head out into the world. Then we suddenly realize that this precious liquid so necessary to sustain life can also cause serious ill health and even worse. Nothing ruins a good ... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, travel-health, travel-safety, travel-tips, water
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 3 Dec 2009 | Views [2400]
Wrapped presents, home addresses on luggage tags and tipsy travelers can rack up negative travel points and stress, especially during the holidays that count as some of the busiest travel days of the year.
At WorldNomads.com, we're in the business ... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, travel-safety, travel-transport
USA | Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [3188]
Traveling in big cities is awesome, loads of culture, museums, sites and people – but unfortunately with big cities also comes a lot of crime and petty theft. So for all you country bumpkins out there, here are some tips to traveling safely in big cities.... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, travel-safety, travel-tips
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery
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WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 | Views [2483] | Video
Now this is the kind of well-heeled adventure travel advice you might expect from us. Don't say we don't go to the ends of the earth (with camel-rash and a sore bum!) to keep you travelling safely. How about you guys - Any crazy tales from riding ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, camel, non-destination, travel-safety, travel-tips, video, worldwide
WORLDWIDE | Wednesday, 3 Sep 2008 | Views [14349] | Comments [15]
Scammers are ultimately people preying on your ignorance for their own benefit. You don't want to spend your holidays wary of everyone and everything around you – travel is after all, an opportunity to try new things. However, even for experienced ... Read more >
Tags: begging, money, non-destination, pickpocket, scams, travel-safety, travel-tips
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 25 Aug 2008 | Views [20078] | Comments [15]
You're sure to meet friendly locals and enjoy warm hospitality on the road – that's the spice of travelling life. However, as at home, not everyone is as genuine as they seem. There are many slick operators out there, not to mention the outright criminals.... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, pickpockets, scams, travel-crime, travel-safety, travel-tips
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 18 Aug 2008 | Views [2308]
I could once set off for months without my parents expecting anything more than a postcard each month and if they were lucky, a short, costly phone call to reassure them that I would only be moving back in on my return for a very short while… just ... Read more >
Tags: bird flu, internet, non-destination, travel-health, travel-safety
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 11 Aug 2008 | Photo Gallery
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WORLDWIDE | Monday, 11 Aug 2008 | Views [2245] | Comments [2]
The first golden rule of travelling money is: Never rely on just one form of funds. Depending on where you're travelling, it's a good idea to take a combination of travellers cheques, local currency and credit cards. The second golden rule is:... Read more >
Tags: cash, credit cards, money, non-destination, travel-safety, travel-tips, worldwide
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 11 Aug 2008 | Views [12161]
Think about how miserable and vulnerable you feel when you're really ill at home... Now multiply that misery by ten when you're alone in a country where medical standards are questionable, you don't speak the language, and you're not sure what you've ... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, travel-health, travel-safety, worldwide
WORLDWIDE | Sunday, 20 Jul 2008 | Views [3105]
By taking some basic security precautions both prior to departure and while away, women travellers can greatly reduce the travel risks they might otherwise face.
Before leaving
Pack as lightly as possible. As a lone woman, you'll be less ... Read more >
Tags: non-destination, travel-safety, travel-women
