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Is Seattle Safe for Tourists?

Seattle is a city built on the foundation of not settling for the norm. Especially if you want to experience locally crafted beers, homebrewed coffee houses, and loads of exciting and fun things to do. In that case, Seattle will feel like a city created specifically for you. Big cities are rife with pickpockets, scammers, and muggers, or at least that’s what the news will have you believe. It may even make you ask questions like, is Seattle safe for tourists?

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Is Mexico City Safe for Tourists?

Mexico and Mexico City, by extension, have a reputation for a rich culture, amazing food, and weather that is to die for. Then on the other side of the coin, there are all these stories about Mexican cartels that “run the streets”, kidnapping people and forcing them to smuggle drugs. Which is it? Is Mexico City safe for tourists, or will you be abducted the moment you get off the plane? We have all the answers for you and will

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Is Chicago Safe for Tourists?

Chicago’s past is tightly intertwined with the history of the Italian mafia during the prohibition period of the United States. However, with prohibition ending almost a century ago, it begs the question, is Chicago safe for tourists today? Countless movies, documentaries, and deep-dive news articles stand testament to the windy city’s bloody history. Yet Chicago remains on many adventurers’ bucket lists alongside the iconic New York City, London, and Paris. In truth, Chicago has become a modern epicenter of art,

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Is San Francisco Safe for Tourists?

San Francisco has a reputation for being a city of art, culture and for fiercely defending the human rights of marginalized groups. So, the question, “Is San Francisco safe for tourists?” isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. However, San Francisco has a large homeless population that not many tourists may be aware of. It can lead to a pretty scary situation if not handled correctly. It is also worth remembering that large crowds can be a soft

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Is New Orleans Safe for Tourists?

The Big Easy in the state of Louisiana calls to all of us with an adventurous heart and soul. Whether you love mouth-watering food, a round-the-clock party lifestyle, or a once-in-a-lifetime music experience, Nola has you covered. But just before you start packing your bags, booking your tickets, and running out the door, your head takes over from your wandering heart and thinks. This is great and all, but is New Orleans safe for tourists? It’s a fair question to

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Is Durban Safe for Tourists?

Durban is on South Africa’s East coast in the KwaZulu Natal province. As a popular tourist destination, there are plenty of exciting things to do in Durban. However, many visitors are hesitant about the city’s safety levels. Historical colonialism and Apartheid have inherently shaped this area. In the mid-19th century, British colonial powers brought many Indian indentured workers to the former Natal region (including Durban). During the racist Apartheid era (1948 to 1994), the government forced many black people to

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Is Bulgaria Safe for Tourists?

Do you want to travel to Bulgaria but are unsure how safe it is for tourists? Look no further because this post will tell you everything you need to know. Located along the coastline of the Balkans and one of its best places to live, Bulgaria’s multiculturalism stems from its history of diverse rulers. From the 11th century onwards, Bulgaria struggled for independence from various powers. In 1991, Bulgaria became a parliamentary republic and implemented a Western-based, democratic constitution. This,

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