Crime, Punishment, and Local Laws
When you've settled in a new country, or are simply visiting, you may assume that the laws there are similar to those you've left behind. Big mistake.
Tag: safety
The First Rule of Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca is a beautiful city in Ecuador. But while you're looking around at all the historic buildings, you need to watch your step.
Takin’ It to the Streets: Safety When Traveling
When you visit a new country, one of the very normal concerns is safety. Safe travel means noting the warnings and exercising plain common sense.
As Simple as Crossing the Street: Street Savvy in Ecuador
In your home country you may rightly assume that pedestrians have the right of way. That may be a very dangerous assumption in other places.
11 Personal Safety Strategies When Traveling Solo
Staying safe when you travel is a priority for everyone, but especially for women traveling solo. There are certain steps you can take to help toward…
Safety in Mexico City
While there may be persistent stereotypes of the dangers of Mexico City, it is no different from any other large city. Just take the ordinary precauti…
Experiencing an Earthquake in Mexico
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake took us by surprise during breakfast time.
Personal Safety in Costa Rica
No country in the world is risk free for travelers or residents. But one Latin-American country seems to be an island of personal safety. Here are use…
Safety in Panama City, Panama
For me, safety in Panama was a major concern. But where there any differences in my research compared to what I found in Panama City?
