Travel insurance, yes or no?
Every so often, someone planning a trip asks me for advice. I gladly share what I know, but the moment I mention insurance, 90% of people give me that “nah, I don’t need it” look—the same one characters in horror…
Categoria Dangerous places…or not?
Is San José, the capital of Costa Rica, dangerous?
Is San José dangerous? Now that I think about it, you don’t hear this question often. Although Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America, especially among Americans, San José is not generally at the top…
Ho Chi Minh City among mopeds, rickshaws, shoe shiners and skyscrapers… but is it dangerous for a tourist?
Is Ho Chi Minh City dangerous? Coming from Seoul, the capital of South Korea, HCMC looks a bit sketchy, but it’s just the first impresison. Even putting in all the cunningness of an experienced gossip journalist of a morning talk…
Is Jordan dangerous?
Is Jordan dangerous? that’s a good question. After all, we still are in the Middle East and this area of the world is certainly not the most stable on Earth, plus all around the small state of Jordan a lot…
Is Medellin dangerous? and which district do I choose for my stay?
In this article, I would like to try to answer the question “Is Medellin dangerous?” Short, but not too short, premise. In recent years my travel choices have focused on South America (Quito and Ecuador, Bogotà and Colombia but also…
Is Bangkok dangerous in 2025? and in 2035? let’s make some predictions!
Excited to be going to Bangkok? Scared of the purported dangers? You’re not alone. I wrote more than one time about cities that are considered dangerous, especially in the south American continent. You can find my blog post on Lima,…
Let’s take a look at Lima, the Peruvian capital … is it dangerous or not?
In this post I try to answer a question that, since my return from the magical Peruvian lands in September 2021, has been asked to me several times. Is Lima dangerous for a tourist? A quick comparation During my Peruvian…
Is Egypt dangerous for tourists in 2025?
That’s a good question for all the pyramid lovers out there. In uncertain times, where it is no longer known whether to fear viruses, Isis, old-fashioned terrorists, robberies and kidnappings, or a simple road accidents, I will try to answer…
Is Bogotá dangerous or safe?
Is Bogotá dangerous or safe for a tourist? In this post, I will give you my (second) impression of the sprawling capital of Colombia. Yes, you read correctly, a second impression not a first. Second impression because it is a…
Is Nicaragua dangerous in 2023? What is going on in the Central American country?
In this new episode of the Netflix series “Borders&tourists” we will try to answer the question is Nicaragua dangerous for a tourist? No, sorry, we’re not on Netflix. Sometimes I make these mistakes. But who’s the person that hasn’t had…
Is Quito safe? The quiet Ecuadorian tries to answer – Update Jan. 2024
In the post on the travel from lago Agrio to Quito I talked a little bit about the capital and the circumstances of my arrival in the Ecuadorian city (with a “troubled” first night but…better to forget all that). Now…
Is it safe to travel to Colombia?
Is Colombia dangerous for tourists? or it’s safe? that’s a question that people ask me frequently, especially when I talk about my South American travel. So, is traveling there a risky business? what about guerrilla fighters? and Narcos? plastic surgery?…