Totally off topic: Where to find "danger zones" ?

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state? Ma

Hey All!! Got a call from OffatUniversity'bay.....She is taking a trip to Israel this summer.....I was just wondering if anyone happened to know how to find out how dangerous it is to travel to a particular country?? This way I will know how much Valium I need to get when she goes.....

Thanks!!

 

[CourtClerk]

www.travel.state.gov

The State Department has travel warnings and such.

For the record, she's going to have a WONDERFUL time!!!!

 

[Just Blue]

www.travel.state.gov

The State Department has travel warnings and such.

For the record, she's going to have a WONDERFUL time!!!!

Thats what I told her...Actually I said " Hon...If you can avoid being killed or taken hostage this trip will be a awesome experience!"

 

[Suzz]

This way I will know how much Valium I need to get when she goes.....

Thanks!!

I'd talk to my doc about a standing weekly case ... but then I'm known for my high anxiety levels

 

[CourtClerk]

Thats what I told her...Actually I said " Hon...If you can avoid being killed or taken hostage this trip will be a awesome experience!"

Bay,
Make sure you check and see if older Bay needs shots before she goes. I'm sure she does.

 

[>Charlotte<]

That State Department site is a very good source, but it will mostly give the usual generic information about avoiding crowds and demonstrations, being wary of cab drivers, etc. It does have a lot of good info, but...

Robert Young Pelton is an author who has written a book called "The World's Most Dangerous Places." He travels all over the world and explores all the hidden corners of the "scary" countries, and gives you a real-life, practical rundown on what to do, what not to do, where to go, and where not to go. It's really an interesting read, regardless of whether you intend to travel anywhere or not.

He also has a web site: http://comebackalive.com you chould check that out, too.

Hope your daughter really enjoys her trip!

 

[stealth2]

I didn't need shots to go to Israel, either to visit or live. Granted, that was 20 years ago.

 

[nextwife]

Actually, you are in many ways, safer on the streets in much of Israel than on the streets here, or walking around a campus alone. There are Army soldiers all over, many of them are probably kids her age, and there are often soldiers on leave at bus stops and around town as the military is basically the entire population within a certain age. There is little street crime.

Just like any city or country - places you avoid and places that are public and safe.

Shots are NOT needed.

It's a FABULOUS trip! She should go and enjoy!

 

[Just Blue]

She's really looking forward to it...I ALWAYS worry...But I try to not be a worrisome freak around the kiddo's...