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One of my favorite travel writers (Robert Young Pelton) started an incredibly informative new podcast. Anyone who is interested in adventurous travel should definitely check it out. Highly recomme…| Choose Adventure
One of my favorite travel writers (Robert Young Pelton) started an incredibly informative new podcast. Anyone who is interested in adventurous travel should definitely check it out. Highly recomme…| Choose Adventure
Did you know there are several National Parks in bear country that prohibit the carrying of bear spray? This article gives you the info you need to avoid an expensive ticket or a potential arrest. …| Choose Adventure
These are some very useful travel safety tips. If you liked this article take an even deeper dive into 10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers. Travelers Beware, How to Stay Safe While Traveling| Choose Adventure
Some very interesting reading about the history of gun control efforts in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Island Gun Laws: The History of Gun Control and Crime in Australia, New Zealand, and th…| Choose Adventure
Take a look at the guns seen during the ongoing Haitian rebellion. If you were trapped in a foreign country in a lawless situation like this, would you know how to operate all of these weapons? An Examination Of The Guns of Haiti| Choose Adventure
Bribes are a part of daily life in the developing world. American tourists are aghast at the idea of paying off a corrupt cop, but few realize that paying a small bribe will generally be the least…| Choose Adventure
Those of you traveling to Europe should check out this article about best practices for female solo travel there. Most of the advice is applicable to males as well. She also has a great perspective about people providing travel advice: “Most women are nervous about visiting Europe because they’re not sure whether it’s […]| Choose Adventure
I’ve seen a couple of stingray injuries in my travels over the years. They can be pretty nasty. I once did a sea kayaking trip of the coast of Belize and the support boat driver got stung in the ankle while checking the moorings of the boat one night. He was out of commission for […]| Choose Adventure
A couple months ago, Alex Ooley interviewed me on the topic of travel safety for his “Forge of Freedom” podcast. Alex was an excellent host and I really enjoyed talking with him. You …| Choose Adventure
I discuss this issue at length in my travel safety book. If you die overseas, it won’t be from a terrorist bullet or an infectious disease. It will most likely be the result of a car crash. This article does a great job explaining the difference between the theoretical risks you envision and the actual […]| Choose Adventure
