Traveling Internationally? Stay Safe

It's a dangerous world out there as well as in your own country or even home, for that matter.

When traveling, be alert to dangerous climates and political problems. If terrorists are targeting tourists, you may want to steer clear of that corner. Check out the U.S. State Department's travel advisory site. But keep in mind as you read the sometimes hysteria inducing warnings that it also depends on how you're traveling. A group tour with first class hotels is quite different than traveling solo with a backpack across the globe.