Comments on: Travel Tip Tuesday : Staying Safe While Traveling http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:45:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Robin @ My Melange http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5493 Robin @ My Melange Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:26:52 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5493 @ Zoe Thanks for your thoughts. It's tough to make those calls sometimes. You just never know. @ Cherrye Well, If I remember correctly- that's how we go into this mess ;) @ Zoe Thanks for your thoughts. It’s tough to make those calls sometimes. You just never know.

@ Cherrye Well, If I remember correctly- that’s how we go into this mess ;)

]]> By: Travel Insurance Lady http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5491 Travel Insurance Lady Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:27:06 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5491 I agree, traveling safely is a combination of preparation and good luck. It isn't possible to anticipate every possible hazard, but you can purchase a reasonably-priced travel insurance plan to help you deal with ANY KIND OF TRAVEL-RELATED ISSUE that might occur; it doesn't need to be an illness or injury. This can be of critical importance when the unexpected occurs, especially in a foreign country where you do not speak the native language. As someone who has been hospitalized while traveling outside the U.S., I can attest to the value of a comprehensive plan. Full disclosure: I'm now a travel insurance broker. I agree, traveling safely is a combination of preparation and good luck. It isn’t possible to anticipate every possible hazard, but you can purchase a reasonably-priced travel insurance plan to help you deal with ANY KIND OF TRAVEL-RELATED ISSUE that might occur; it doesn’t need to be an illness or injury. This can be of critical importance when the unexpected occurs, especially in a foreign country where you do not speak the native language. As someone who has been hospitalized while traveling outside the U.S., I can attest to the value of a comprehensive plan. Full disclosure: I’m now a travel insurance broker.

]]> By: Cherrye at My Bella Vita http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5485 Cherrye at My Bella Vita Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:37:26 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5485 Definitely sad. Can you believe I was planning to write about staying safe when traveling for next week's TTT? You know what they say about great minds! .-= Cherrye at My Bella Vita´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MyBellaVita/~3/8ys08J7-s3Y/" rel="nofollow">Travel Tip Tuesday: How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Southern Italy … for Men</a> =-. Definitely sad. Can you believe I was planning to write about staying safe when traveling for next week’s TTT? You know what they say about great minds!
.-= Cherrye at My Bella Vita´s last blog ..Travel Tip Tuesday: How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Southern Italy … for Men =-.

]]> By: zoe zolbrod http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5483 zoe zolbrod Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:48:41 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5483 A sad story that you've turned into a good reminder. In the U.S, where lots of safety measures are mandated, it's easy to get lulled into thinking things like seat belts and helmets and room capacity limits are as much of a drag as a benefit. How often do tourists ride motor bikes without the proper training when they're away from home, as if nothing bad could happen on such pretty, winding roads? I'll admit that when we went to Mexico last year, we didn't take our baby's car seat because it wouldn't be illegal to drive without it, never mind that the point of the car seat is to keep the baby safe, not to avoid a ticket. (We had only a couple short car rides on the trip! I promise!) But can a traveler worry too much worry about safety? Like Paulita, I've wondered whether safe trips are more about luck or smarts, especially when it comes to womwn traveling alone. Here's my post on it if anyone is interested. http://zoezolbrod.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/lucky-andor-smart-solo-women-and-safety/ A sad story that you’ve turned into a good reminder. In the U.S, where lots of safety measures are mandated, it’s easy to get lulled into thinking things like seat belts and helmets and room capacity limits are as much of a drag as a benefit. How often do tourists ride motor bikes without the proper training when they’re away from home, as if nothing bad could happen on such pretty, winding roads?

I’ll admit that when we went to Mexico last year, we didn’t take our baby’s car seat because it wouldn’t be illegal to drive without it, never mind that the point of the car seat is to keep the baby safe, not to avoid a ticket. (We had only a couple short car rides on the trip! I promise!)

But can a traveler worry too much worry about safety? Like Paulita, I’ve wondered whether safe trips are more about luck or smarts, especially when it comes to womwn traveling alone. Here’s my post on it if anyone is interested.

http://zoezolbrod.wordpress.co.....nd-safety/

]]> By: Robin @ My Melange http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5482 Robin @ My Melange Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:09:32 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5482 Gray - Yes- very sad story. But like you said- accidents can happen. The important thing is to just be aware. Gray – Yes- very sad story. But like you said- accidents can happen. The important thing is to just be aware.

]]> By: Robin @ My Melange http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5481 Robin @ My Melange Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:06:56 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5481 Paulita - Thanks for the comments! Just hearing the last part of your story- I'd say you are street smart. And a little luck never hurts either ;) Paulita – Thanks for the comments! Just hearing the last part of your story- I’d say you are street smart. And a little luck never hurts either ;)

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]]> By: Gray http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5477 Gray Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:58:18 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5477 That is an incredibly sad story. None of us want to believe something so bad could happen to us while we're on vacation, but of course it can--and has, to people before us. But of course, freak accidents can happen at home, too. Good reminder, though, to be careful no matter where you are. .-= Gray´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/solofriendly/sLWF/~3/hhbss930MSY/" rel="nofollow">Guest Blog Post at Women On The Road</a> =-. That is an incredibly sad story. None of us want to believe something so bad could happen to us while we’re on vacation, but of course it can–and has, to people before us. But of course, freak accidents can happen at home, too. Good reminder, though, to be careful no matter where you are.
.-= Gray´s last blog ..Guest Blog Post at Women On The Road =-.

]]> By: Travel Tip Tuesday : Staying Safe while Traveling | My Melange | Italyt Today http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5476 Travel Tip Tuesday : Staying Safe while Traveling | My Melange | Italyt Today Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:21:39 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5476 [...] more here: Travel Tip Tuesday : Staying Safe while Traveling | My Melange Tags: articles-based, feed-reader, restaurant-advice, Travelling [...] [...] more here: Travel Tip Tuesday : Staying Safe while Traveling | My Melange Tags: articles-based, feed-reader, restaurant-advice, Travelling [...]

]]> By: Paulita http://mymelange.net/mymelange/2010/02/travel-tip-tuesday-staying-safe-while-traveling.html#comment-5475 Paulita Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:06:09 +0000 http://mymelange.net/?p=2842#comment-5475 I've met a number of travellers who have fallen victim to thieves and pickpockets. In all my travels, I've never encountered it. Does that just make me lucky? I remember coming home from one trip to France and in the Newark, NJ airport I met a guy who was cutting short his trip to Paris because he was mugged in the Champs de Mars. Meanwhile, I had walked throughout Paris alone, taking the train back to the suburban apartment where I was staying without a worry. The one time a Frenchman became a little pushy trying to get my attention, I ducked into a church and sat through mass. .-= Paulita´s last blog ..<a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/2010/02/midnight-baking.html" rel="nofollow">Midnight Baking</a> =-. I’ve met a number of travellers who have fallen victim to thieves and pickpockets. In all my travels, I’ve never encountered it. Does that just make me lucky? I remember coming home from one trip to France and in the Newark, NJ airport I met a guy who was cutting short his trip to Paris because he was mugged in the Champs de Mars. Meanwhile, I had walked throughout Paris alone, taking the train back to the suburban apartment where I was staying without a worry. The one time a Frenchman became a little pushy trying to get my attention, I ducked into a church and sat through mass.
.-= Paulita´s last blog ..Midnight Baking =-.

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