Travel Safety

I have traveled to more than 65 countries over 15 years, and the question I get most is not where to go. It’s “Is it safe?” This is where I answer it honestly. My travel safety guides come from my own trips, not recycled news headlines, and I update them as advisories change.
Start with the places my readers ask about most: Is Mexico Safe to Travel Right Now, Is Cancun Safe, Is Cabo San Lucas Safe, Is Mexico City Safe and the safest cities in Mexico for solo female travelers. If Africa is on your list, read Is South Africa Safe and Is Cape Town Safe. Heading to Europe, the Middle East or Asia? See Is Italy Safe, Is Athens Safe, Is Jordan Safe for Solo Female Travelers and Is Phuket Safe.
Each guide covers the current U.S. State Department advisory level and what it means on the ground, the neighborhoods I would book and the ones I would skip, common scams, getting around, and what I do as a woman traveling solo or with my girlfriends. I also answer the questions that come up before a flight, like Can You Take Edibles on a Plane and cannabis travel laws by country.
My approach is simple. Travel safety is about preparation, not fear. I want you to land knowing how to get out of the airport, which areas fit your style, and what to do if something goes wrong. Bookmark this page and check back before your next trip.