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From the Forums: Weighing in on Solo Travel in India

We asked readers in the Fodor's Forums how they're feeling about returning to India in the wake of the fatal incident in New Dehli in December. Read on to learn what they had to say.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on March 10, 2013 at 10:37:46 AM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: India, Solo Travel
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Kenya

Yesterday, the U.S. State Department issued an updated travel warning for US citizens living in or traveling to Kenya as a result of heightened terrorist activity and crime in the area.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 06, 2012 at 1:36:27 PM EDT in News Tagged: Kenya,
Prepare for your Argentina escape with this tip

Keep this number handy in Argentina.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 16, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Play safely on Costa Rica's beaches with this tip

Watch for sharp drop-offs on Costa Rica's beaches.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 11, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Costa Rica, Beaches,
Is Travel in Mexico Safe?

Last week, just before Spring Break season kicked off, the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs an updated warning for US travelers in Mexico. The department’s primary concern is with the activity of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), whose clashes with Mexican authorities and each other have caused a surge in violence in certain areas of the country.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 13, 2012 at 2:49:35 PM EST in Travel Tips, News Tagged: Mexico, Riviera Maya, Cancun, Tulum
Be smart about food safety in Central and South America with these tips.

Drink only bottled water, called agua purificada or agua mineral. It is available even at the smallest stores, and is much cheaper than in North America. Use bottled water even when brushing your teeth.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 12, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: South America, Central America, Dining, Health
Spring Break Update: Is Cancun Safe?

Replete with resorts, Cancun is one of the safest cities in Mexico—and well removed from border violence. In fact, it's 1,300 miles from Cancun on the northern border of Mexico (the same distance from New York to Texas). Cancun’s crime rate is much lower than that of most U.S. cities. Here are answers to four of today's most common questions about safety in the area.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 03, 2011 at 8:05:24 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Mexico, Cancun,
Tips for Women Traveling Solo

Recently, I asked other Fodor's editors and some globetrotting gal pals to share their best advice for intrepid ladies hoofing it around on their own. We came up with the following tips, some of which will be helpful to anyone away from home.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 16, 2001 at 6:26:54 PM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Women, Solo Travel, Packing