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Some Tips for Women Traveling Alone
If you are a woman traveling alone, you need to check the rules in the country you will be visiting. Each country and culture has their own views of what is appropriate behavior for women. It is prudent to abide by the local laws and customs. Submitted 02/14/08. |
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What Should You Do in a Hostage Situation?
The U.S. government will do everything short of conceding to gain your release. Political and media pressure may assist. Keep your cool, say your prayers, and avoid endangering your life and the lives of others. This article provides more guidelines. Submitted 01/24/08. |
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What You Can Do to Avoid a Terrorist Attack
The pointers in this article may help you to avoid becoming a target of opportunity for terrorists. These precautions may provide some degree of protection, and can serve as both practical and psychological deterrents to would-be terrorists. Submitted 01/23/08, edited 01/23/08. |
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How to Survive the Security Checkpoint at the Airport
Security guards are there to protect you and other passengers, and everyone will appreciate anything you can do to make their jobs easier. Here are some tips to get you through the security checkpoint at the airport and to your plane on time. Submitted 01/19/08. |
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Security Restrictions on Duty-Free Liquids, Gels, Aerosols
There are potential implications for passengers who purchase liquid duty-free items (e.g. perfume and liquor) while traveling to and from international destinations. This article explains how to cope with current airport security restrictions. Submitted 01/16/08. |
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Dealing with Emergencies When You Travel
When you are packing up for your trip, you should include things that will help avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital or undue stress. Vacations are supposed to be calming, not upsetting! This article provides a few tips for advance preparation. Submitted 01/15/08, edited 01/15/08. |
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Be Aware of Pick Pocketing When you Travel
You do not need to go far from home; pickpockets seem to congregate anywhere there are people or tourists. They hang around airports, bus and train terminals, museums, and tourist attractions. This article explains how you can protect yourself. Submitted 01/09/08. |
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Things to Arrange Before You Travel Overseas
No one expects anything to happen while on a two- or three-week vacation - but you really should prepare - just in case. This article provides some practical tips for your itinerary, legal documents, trip registrations, credit, and insurance. Submitted 12/24/07. |
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Do not Allow a Drug Arrest to Ruin your Vacation
Many countries have stiff penalties for drug violations, and strictly enforce their drug laws. If you are caught buying, selling, carrying, or using any type of drug, you will be arrested. You are subject to foreign laws overseas, not U.S. laws. Submitted 12/17/07, edited 12/17/07. |
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Boating Safety for Family Vacations
While water activities can be a lot of fun, they are also the cause of the majority of vacation accidents. For you to enjoy your boating vacation, truly and without mishap, it is important to keep a few safety tips in mind. This article explains. Submitted 12/13/07. |
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