Comments on: Backpacking danger: what are the risks and how have they changed?

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 03:39:58 +0000

I suppose you will never know how dangerous a country is until you have spent some time there. My biggest fear would have to be any kind of life threatening attacks like being caught up in a war or wandering into the wrong part of the country. with all of these risks mentioned, ive heard the most dangerous part of traveling is common things like being hit by a car, or food poisining. Still worth traveling.

By: Casey Camilleri

Casey Camilleri — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:25:58 +0000

I think the biggest fear is getting physically attacked or robbed (from a girl’s perspective).

By: Alf Welch

Alf Welch — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:58:36 +0000

Bali was a beautiful place and the people are wonderful but after the Bali bombings I’d never go back. Fear of terrorism in some of the most exotic places on earth keep a lot of visitors away.

By: Traveling Ted

Traveling Ted — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:22:51 +0000

It seems the biggest fear is random deadly terrorism, but the most common is probably still the good ole pick pocketer.

By: Roy Marvelous

Roy Marvelous — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:34:43 +0000

My biggest fear in Europe is that I’ll do something stupid like pass out on a train, then wake up with my shoes and wallet stolen!