#travel-safety

#travel-safety

When it comes to safe travel destinations, the Netherlands consistently ranks at the top, especially for women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ travelers. Its progressive values, strong social systems, and long-standing reputation for peace create an environment where visitors feel welcome and secure. That sense of safety and inclusion is more than anecdotal. It's reflected in how travelers recently rated the country.

The City of Toronto has been put under a snow squall watch by Environment Canada for Tuesday evening, while other areas of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continue to battle winter weather. The squalls are not expected to bring significant snowfall to the city, but visibility may be heavily reduced at times by bursts of heavy or blowing snow, according to an alert issued by Environment Canada late Tuesday afternoon.

A popular myth is that you should try to suck out the venom, but that can actually make things worse, according to Jared Ross, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and professor at the University of Missouri. Ross explains that sucking doesn't create enough suction to remove venom and instead increases blood flow to the area, which can cause the venom to spread.

This is why I take precautions. I pretty much everything that can be tagged (using the range of AirTag accessories from the fantastic Elevation Lab ), I wear clothing that not only has a lot of pockets, but ones that are secured with zips, and I keep valuables out of sight as much as possible. This last one means I like to put things like my iPad, power banks, and charger into a bag.

The advisory is valid from 7 p.m. until Thursday Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. According to the NWS Hanford CA, Very cold wind chills as low as 9 degrees below expected for elevations above 9000 feet. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure, according to the NWS.

Emily in Paris paints the French capital through rose-colored glasses. Just as you probably aren't prancing around New York City in Manolo Blahnik stilettos and a tutu à la Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, Parisians are much more toned-down than Emily-and you'll rarely see designer labels flashing loudly on bags or fine jewelry from the likes of Dior.

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"With global uncertainty and safety concerns top of mind this year, travelers are more thoughtful than ever with where they choose to explore," Carol Mueller, the head of marketing at Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, said in a statement shared with T+L "Our annual report not only highlights the destinations that travelers perceive as safest, but also serves as a valuable resource for planning trips with confidence."

Before we could react, he and his accomplice grabbed our wrists, tied the strings impossibly tight, and suddenly we were surrounded. They demanded money in a way that left no room to say no. My boyfriend tried to hand over a few dollars to get us out of the situation, but they ended up taking $100 before we could escape.

I've only been robbed while traveling once-but that was enough to make me take my personal safety and the security of my belongings seriously. Despite that incident, I'm constantly planning my next getaway, and my TikTok feed is packed with travel hacks, clever gadgets, and safety tips from influencers and flight attendants alike. From scrunchies that secretly double as drink covers to zipper clips that stop pickpockets from opening your backpack, these viral finds prove that travel safety doesn't have to be cumbersome or expensive.

While most hotels do clean their kettles, it's not always a guarantee. In many cases, these appliances might only get a quick rinse between guests ... if that. We already know that high-touch items like phones, remotes, and decorative pillows are often overlooked during cleanings, but kettles might be a different kind of dirty. Why? Because guests often use them for everything except making tea or coffee.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes, including 3-5 major hurricanes.

Fraudsters capitalize on the excitement and urgency of holidaymakers during summer months, offering enticing deals that often lead to scams and lost money.

The Huynl Hidden Camera Detector uses AI detection technology to pick up on cameras as tiny as a pinhole within a 50-foot range.

Securing your home before a summer trip is essential to preventing burglaries; hide valuables, use timers for lights, and check home security systems.

James Eden, a 72-year-old British grandfather, described the dire situation after being stranded in Jerusalem, stating, 'They can't put on any planes because the airspace is shut.'