Traveling alone can be extremely beneficial, providing a sense of independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable to harassment and ...more
Women exploring on their own inevitably face some additional safety concerns. Single women can consider staying in hostels which offer single rooms that lock from the inside or in religious organizations ...more
New York is one of America’s most tolerant and welcoming cities, with large, visible GLBT populations, which are hardly confined to Chelsea and Greenwich Village. As everywhere, however, GLBT ...more
Arrange transportation well in advance to ensure a smooth trip. Hertz, Avis, and National car rental agencies have hand-controlled vehicles at some locations. In the US both Amtrak and major airlines will ...more
The travel section of The Vegetarian Resource Group’s website, at www.vrg.org/travel, has a comprehensive list of organizations and websites that are geared toward helping vegetarians and vegans traveling ...more
The September 11th attacks of 2001 revealed the vulnerability of large American cities to terrorist attacks and resulted in the enforcement of stringent safety measures at airports and major tourist sights ...more
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