"Country Reports on Terrorism 2012" is published by the Department of State to provide to Congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism. continue reading →
The United Nations estimates more than 10,000 people are kidnapped throughout the world every year. Economic turmoil, political instability and easy money are key factors contributing to this rising... continue reading →
The Antica Romas Gelateria (ice cream shop...pictured here) at 26 Via di Propaganda, near the Spanish Steps, charged some British tourists the equivalent of $84 for four ice cream... continue reading →
An American tourist named Jason Dement who collected stones during a six-day beach vacation in Turkey has received a one-year "suspended sentence." (See Jason's comments below.) continue reading →
I’ll bet you didn’t know you could buy underwear with zippockets big enough to hold a smartphone or a portable camera. The Travel section of the Telegraph has a... continue reading →
Italian police worked in cooperation with the Alitalia air carrier to catch bag handlers stealing cell phones from passenger's bags.Petty crime is common in southern Italy, especially Rome. The... continue reading →
Update: A French family has been freed after being held by Islamic extremist for two months. Tanguy Moulin-Fournier was kidnapped on February 19 along with his wife,... continue reading →
Critically assess what you will be doing on your vacation or where you will be living. Even if you’re not doing anything dangerous, you will probably need to get... continue reading →
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