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Category Archives: Safety

What are the safest South American countries to travel to?
What are the safest South American countries to travel to?

South America is generally safe to travel but there is no disputing that some countries [...]

21
Sep
The Best Travel Money Belts - Keeping Safe on the Road!
The Best Travel Money Belts – Keeping Safe on the Road!

Many backpackers in South America worry about theft and the safety of their valuables but [...]

04
Nov
The Number One Backpacker’s Question: Is South America Safe?

It seems that the question of safety when traveling to South America is quite common, [...]

12 Comments

06
Aug
Common Scams in South America
12 Common Scams in South America and How to Avoid Them!

Arming yourself with knowledge before you backpack South America is the best way to stay [...]

1 Comment

18
Oct
La Paz, Bolivia
My Scary Lesson with Altitude Sickness in La Paz, Bolivia

Altitude sickness in South America should not be taken lightly. Find out the mistake I [...]

3 Comments

31
Aug
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