Tagged: travelsafety

Of the Many Popular Tourist Destinations, Only a Tiny Handful Deserve to be Regarded as So Possibly Unsafe as to Warrant Your Avoiding Them

One of the oddities in financial matters is that a large number of successful Wall Street types make their money by betting on those stocks whose prospects are bad.  After all, the…

Two Travel Destinations—Egypt and Myanmar—To Which I Will Not Be Going in the Weeks Ahead

To boycott a travel destination for political reasons is always a difficult decision to make, with arguments that can cited both pro and con.  But to boycott a country…

Evidence is Accumulating that It is Not Presently Safe to Travel Independently—On Your Own or with a Single Companion—in Egypt

On a number of occasions this past year, I have been asked my opinion on whether it was now safe to visit Egypt.  And each time, I have answered:  no, based on numerous…

Photo Slideshow: Skiing 7 Resorts in 7 Days in Italy's Aosta Valley

Click to view slideshowThe Valle d'Aosta (or Aosta Valley), in Italy's far northwest, is perfectly laid out for a multicenter European ski safari.

Four Rock Star National Parks for Archaeological Sites

The U.S. Department of the Interior not only protects some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the country through its National Parks but it also ensures the preservation and…

Romania's Black Sea Budget Beach Getaways

A beach vacation in Europe may seem beyond your budget this year, especially considering expensive trans-Atlantic airfares, fuel surcharges and the towering heights of the Euro. But…

Book Your Hotel and Reserve Your Table Now for These 8 Food Fests

Bring your appetite, sense of adventure, and an empty stomach to any one of these cities over the course of the next few months for an excellent culinary opportunity. For a lower…