U.S. Virgin Islands: Assaults in Havensight, St. Thomas

By Larry Habegger | April 23rd, 2008 |

Tourists in almost any cruise ship port stand out like sore thumbs, so prudence suggests that to avoid trouble they should know where they are going. A U.S. citizen was... [Read this entry]

Mexico: Narco-Violence Near U.S. Border; Private Plane Stolen from Americans

By Larry Habegger | April 17th, 2008 |

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The U.S. State Department reissued its travel alert for Mexico citing extensive violent criminal activity in northern areas near the U.S. border. The violence is driven by drug cartels fighting... [Read this entry]

Mexico: American College Student Killed in Puerto Vallarta

By Larry Habegger | April 2nd, 2008 |

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A University of Colorado student vacationing in Puerto Vallarta with his mother was shot and killed March 26 when he tried to protect her from a robbery. The two assailants... [Read this entry]

Philippines: Possible Kidnapping Threat in Zamboanga City

By Larry Habegger | April 2nd, 2008 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Manila reported that it had received information that extremists may be planning to kidnap Americans or other foreigners at hotels or other public places in Zamboanga... [Read this entry]

Poland: Crime in Warsaw

By Larry Habegger | April 2nd, 2008 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw reported that crime throughout the country is declining but there are places in Warsaw known for criminal activity that are best avoided. Two separate incidents... [Read this entry]

Guatemala: Tensions Near Lake Izabal

By Larry Habegger | March 20th, 2008 |

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Four Belgian tourists and two locals were abducted and held hostage for two days by Mayan farmers on Lake Izabal in a dispute over land use. The Mayans have been... [Read this entry]

Thailand: Safety Whistles for Women in Phuket; Trouble in Southern Provinces

By Larry Habegger | March 20th, 2008 |

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Officials in Phuket have vowed to provide whistles to women visiting the popular tourist island after the murder in broad daylight of a 27-year-old Swedish woman walking alone on Mai... [Read this entry]

China: Shanghai Taxi Gang Preys on Tourists; Unusual Hostage Incident in Xi’an

By Larry Habegger | March 12th, 2008 |

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A Shanghai taxi gang has been preying on tourists arriving in the city center on the high-speed train from Pudong Airport by demanding exorbitant fares and then robbing or intimidating... [Read this entry]

Norway: Oslo Crime Rate Now Highest in Scandinavia

By Larry Habegger | March 12th, 2008 |

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Crime around the country is reportedly decreasing except in Oslo, where it has become the highest in Scandinavia. Reported crimes in Oslo increased 25 percent in 2007 to 90 per... [Read this entry]

South Africa: Local Address Disclosures on Arrival No Longer Necessary in Joburg

By Larry Habegger | March 12th, 2008 |

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Beginning March 17, visitors arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg will not have to provide immigration officials with their address in South Africa, a precaution implemented because of... [Read this entry]

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