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Most of Europe safe to travel despite the conflict in Ukraine

Whenever a situation like the horrific Russian invasion of Ukraine arises, some folks - and this is true especially in the USA - get skittish about travel anywhere within a thousand miles of the trouble. And in fact flight bookings have plummeted especially to surrounding countries such as Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland, by 30 to 50 percent. But the website SchengenVisaInfo.com recently published a reminder that most of Europe - with the obvious exception of the countries involved - Russia and…

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Is this the strongest proof yet that flying is safe in the pandemic era?

The respected, more-than-half-century-old Frommers travel media company recently reported on a U.S. Department of Defense study conducted with United Airlines, provides encouraging results about airline cabins and coronavirus when proper protocols are followed - yes, even on full flights. Check it out:https://www.frommers.com/blogs/arthur-frommer-online/blog_posts/is-this-the-strongest-proof-yet-flying-is-safe-see-these-new-military-grade-tests

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Protecting yourself against cybercrime while traveling

Every September 27, travelers celebrate International World Tourism Day. The tourism landscape has changed immensely since the first such celebration in 1980, with the Internet becoming inevitable for travelers and travel agents.  According to the World Tourism Organization (UNTWO), in 2018 84  percent of travelers booked their holiday through bundling sites like Expedia or Kayak instead of contacting hotels and airlines. This counts for 1.176 billion travelers. Most travelers would agree…

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  • María José June 11, 2026 at 8:54am
    The 20th Global Peace Index is just out, rating safety and security in 163 countries across the planet, and on balance it´s not particularly encouraging, rating improvements in 62 countries but deterioration in 99. Some highlights: Europe mostly leads the pack, with most of Scandinavia except for Sweden in the top ten but also Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia, and - perhaps a bit surprisingly - Portugal. Meanwhile, my own country Spain is down in 27th place (for various reasons but I personally still have no complaints).

    But what I found most shocking of all is that the USA is rated "low" and coming in 134 out of 163, below all of Central America, and even the likes of Libya, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Eritrea, and Venezuela. "Make America Great Again"?? Anyway, the report makes for a thought-provoking read: https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Global...
    https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Global-Peace-Index-2026-Report.pdf
  • Maria de los Angeles December 27, 2025 at 9:17am
    Travelers to these places might want to be on alert: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/pickpocketing-hotspots-eu...
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  • Paul Varmuza February 5, 2025 at 6:02pm
    Good to know, although I would argue including Mexico City is overblown - I´ve been there fairly recently and I think you´re OK unless you venture out to the colonias, neighborhoods where few tourists would bother to venture https://thetravelbible.com/most-risky-cities-for-tourists/
    The Most Risky Cities for Tourists
    When planning a trip, travelers consider a variety of factors such as weather, accommodation costs, local activities, and transportation options. How…
  • Joseba Basabe December 28, 2024 at 10:14pm
    A new expert survey just rated the world´s top 15 safest countries, and many will not suprise you - and I´m pleased to see my country Spain on the list! https://www.timeout.com/news/the-worlds-safest-places-have-been-rev...
    The World’s Safest Places Have Been Revealed in a New Study
    Based on traveller participation and other indices such as the Global Peace Index, this list has awarded each country a safety score
  • Helen Brown October 15, 2024 at 7:57pm
    Here´s a helpful piece from Travel Noire about a continent which for better or worse has its share of concerns regarding security: https://travelnoire.com/safest-countries-in-africa
    8 of the Safest Countries in Africa To Visit - Travel Noire
  • José Balido October 20, 2023 at 12:28pm
    This is a question that´s on a lot of people´s minds right now, and my sister and her wife just canceled a plan group tour to Jordan: https://www.escape.com.au/travel-advice/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-the...
    Is it safe to travel to the Middle East right now?
    The travel advice varies from country to country in the region.
  • David Paul Appell July 4, 2023 at 6:25pm
    From a safety standpoint, U.S. travelers thinking of visiting China should maybe think twice: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/03/politics/china-travel-advisory-s...
    https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/03/politics/china-travel-advisory-state-department/index.html
  • Barbara Necker May 2, 2023 at 11:24am
    Some good pointers/observations here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/women-solo-travel-safety...
    Perspective | Solo travel can be risky. Here’s how to stay safe.
    What I learned during my first New York City "taxi" ride.
  • María José March 8, 2023 at 10:31am
    In the wake of the kidnapping of four U.S. citizens in Matamoros and the murder of two of them, the question again arises: is travel to Mexico safe? A writer for USA Today just addressed the issue: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2023/03/07/mexico-travel-...
  • Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 11:43pm
    Travel+Leisure takes a look at what it calls the "best travel-safety products of 2023": https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-travel-safety-products-6833148
    The 12 Best Travel Safety Products of 2023
    Being cautious and using common sense are key while traveling — but these travel safety products will help ensure you remain as safe and secure as po…
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