#travel-safety

#travel-safety

Before we could react, he and his accomplice grabbed our wrists, tied the strings impossibly tight, and suddenly we were surrounded. They demanded money in a way that left no room to say no. My boyfriend tried to hand over a few dollars to get us out of the situation, but they ended up taking $100 before we could escape.

I've only been robbed while traveling once-but that was enough to make me take my personal safety and the security of my belongings seriously. Despite that incident, I'm constantly planning my next getaway, and my TikTok feed is packed with travel hacks, clever gadgets, and safety tips from influencers and flight attendants alike. From scrunchies that secretly double as drink covers to zipper clips that stop pickpockets from opening your backpack, these viral finds prove that travel safety doesn't have to be cumbersome or expensive.

While most hotels do clean their kettles, it's not always a guarantee. In many cases, these appliances might only get a quick rinse between guests ... if that. We already know that high-touch items like phones, remotes, and decorative pillows are often overlooked during cleanings, but kettles might be a different kind of dirty. Why? Because guests often use them for everything except making tea or coffee.

I thought, 'Well, this doesn't look like a good idea.' But at the time, when things weren't good ideas, I did them anyway," Batchelor said.

As a food and travel writer, I sometimes feel like I'm playing a high-stakes game when visiting hotels. While many people go their whole lives not encountering bed bugs -and I have yet to myself-I live in fear because, thinking logically, if I am in hotels more often than the average person, doesn't that mean I also am putting myself at an increased level of risk?

A few years ago, I was in Paris with my parents when we had one of our worst travel experiences to date. On the metro to the airport, I noticed three men hovering suspiciously close to my dad, while one stood directly in front of me, blocking my view. Just before the next stop, I heard a clattering noise and some commotion near my dad, but couldn't see what was happening.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes, including 3-5 major hurricanes.

Fraudsters capitalize on the excitement and urgency of holidaymakers during summer months, offering enticing deals that often lead to scams and lost money.

The Huynl Hidden Camera Detector uses AI detection technology to pick up on cameras as tiny as a pinhole within a 50-foot range.

Securing your home before a summer trip is essential to preventing burglaries; hide valuables, use timers for lights, and check home security systems.

James Eden, a 72-year-old British grandfather, described the dire situation after being stranded in Jerusalem, stating, 'They can't put on any planes because the airspace is shut.'

The DOH asks for support in reducing the potential for the spread of Zika virus, which is carried by mosquitoes. Vector control teams are responding and will continue operations in areas where the individuals spent time, including neighborhoods in Waialua/Haleʻiwa area on Oʻahu.

'I spent a few days by myself in Abu Dhabi recently on my way back from South Africa and felt very comfortable walking around and travelling by myself.'

Nearly 60 percent of the state's fatal crashes and traffic deaths were linked to aggressive or careless driving, the highest rates in the nation.

"Sometimes, the cruise lines don't want to report this information on the front end... which brings unfortunate attention to them, just as it would when we have airplane situations or the delays in airplanes that we're having now..."

According to Spain's assessment map for foreign travel recommendations in 2025, Botswana has been declared the least risky country for travel in Africa.

In the final hours of a recent trip to the Baja California Peninsula, I found myself at the final place on my Mexican tourist itinerary: Gasolinera Pemex off Highway 1 near the airport.

At first I thought it was coming from my hair or the bed sheets, but then I realized it was coming from under the bed.

It’s fashionable, yet health-forward advice that an American Airlines flight attendant also offered travelers, saying, 'The more you cover the surface of your skin, the more protection for your largest organ.'