tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post2575824267499640879..comments2024-02-19T05:46:21.299-05:00Comments on J The Travel Authority: Radio Show: Rio de Janeiro + Its Travel MythsJ The Travel Authorityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-48502444599066799372011-11-28T07:00:30.508-05:002011-11-28T07:00:30.508-05:00That's some great advice Steve. As JT said - i...That's some great advice Steve. As JT said - it's important wherever you go to be aware of the locals, especially in a nation that has a high level of poverty.wall arthttp://www.simplycanvasart.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-50889928045758697842011-07-06T13:35:07.449-04:002011-07-06T13:35:07.449-04:00Hi Steve, I agree completely. You need to be able ...Hi Steve, I agree completely. You need to be able to blend in with the locals in terms of how you dress and how you behave.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-35365427987547086712011-07-02T15:38:04.900-04:002011-07-02T15:38:04.900-04:00I have been to Rio, three times in the last 10 yea...I have been to Rio, three times in the last 10 years, and I never once have feared for my safety. I think 99.9% of the world is safe for tourist, so far as you use common sense and don't offend anyone. Don't make yourself an easy target with where you go or how you dress.Stevehttp://www.nametagsexpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-37990277211638935122011-07-02T13:19:36.808-04:002011-07-02T13:19:36.808-04:00Hi Vago, It seems that almost no matter where you ...Hi Vago, It seems that almost no matter where you travel there are often myths and rumors about crime or terrorism. I always evaluate the situation on my own and in consultation with locals to sort out the facts from the myths.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-84646723108284809772011-07-02T13:17:16.592-04:002011-07-02T13:17:16.592-04:00Hi Melanie, Yes, I've found the same misconcep...Hi Melanie, Yes, I've found the same misconceptions with Mexico and so many places. I also travel to Mexico and have found no problems. Asking the locals in these and other places is always the way to go to avoid problematic areas.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-75162022915810755672011-07-01T13:24:37.799-04:002011-07-01T13:24:37.799-04:00Happens to me all the time in Turkey and Morocco ....Happens to me all the time in Turkey and Morocco . People think these are countries filled with terrorists but it's just not true. Listen to the experts and then do the oppossite for a good time.Vago Damitiohttp://www.vagobond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-73163615908407861372011-06-23T14:39:29.284-04:002011-06-23T14:39:29.284-04:00This happens to me all the time with Mexico; peopl...This happens to me all the time with Mexico; people go on and on about how dangerous it is and then it turns out they've never been there or just heard a news report about the drug wars on the border or something. Always best to ask the people who actually live in a town if there are areas to avoid or things to watch out for!Melanie Haikenhttp://www.Health-Conscious-Travel.comnoreply@blogger.com