Travel Safety
GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
A4. Well, let's just say, I'm not trying to tangle with the cartels. So, that's a no for me. There are hundreds of… https://t.co/04SjwpXC5W
W_WorldTravels
A4: War, bombings, kidnappings, etc would definitely deter me from traveling to that destination. #GenXTravel https://t.co/OSstAIAuBs
GenXTraveler
A5. This depends on my knowledge of a destination. If I'm quite unfamiliar it will be early on. I recently consider… https://t.co/LUYtoC0l7d
RTWBarefoot
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel @GenXTraveler #genxtravel ah yes that reminds me. Our Foreign Office tends to blanket entire count… https://t.co/NLu5jzMnIQ
masalaboxtravel
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki @GenXTraveler These are something am hearing for the first time. it's always portrayed… https://t.co/4ENKkzXKiz
elaineschoch
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A5 I usually look at travel advisories in the planning process if it's international. And again before leaving. #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel I think advisories can overplay the dangers of a place, for sure. #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @W_WorldTravels @W_WorldTravels Oh bombings I'm fine with. Everywhere could get bombed. (Tho if someone bombed my home town I'd won… https://t.co/DK3uwqhhF1
masalaboxtravel
RT @RTWBarefoot: @masalaboxtravel @GenXTraveler #genxtravel ah yes that reminds me. Our Foreign Office tends to blanket entire countries wi…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel @VoyagerVicki @GenXTraveler hahahahahahahaaha. No. But that may be my own perception, living here. #genxtravel
ChinaMatt
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler I check more about disease risk and vaccination recommendations. #genxtravel
masalaboxtravel
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @GenXTraveler That's an interesting bit. the stigma we have on certain countries stops us from visiting them! #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @RTWBarefoot @masalaboxtravel @VoyagerVicki @GenXTraveler Not all the UK looks like it does in the movies or travel brochures. #genxtravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt @GenXTraveler Yes, I do check health requirements and suggestions before going to most places. #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
Q6: How heavily do government advisories weigh in your decision to travel to a place? #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @W_WorldTravels @W_WorldTravels The only time a health epidemic has stopped me is when they physically closed the borders so I coul… https://t.co/nwg6HjNN54
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: Q6: How heavily do government advisories weigh in your decision to travel to a place? #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @elaineschoch @elaineschoch @VoyagerVicki @JuliaConey @tgruber I think we both missed this. The hashtag is #GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
replying to @hijinksandhalos Once booked, then provided I have purchased #travel insurance, which is another very important topic altogether, th… https://t.co/Frp9CHG1Yx
hijinksandhalos
A5. I actually do it several times before the actually booking process takes place. I do it before (just to get a… https://t.co/PeJ5PW7cvu
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A6: mmm, travel insurance. Often not valid if advisories say "no". Eh ... best not get ill then. :p
dipyourtoesin
replying to @hijinksandhalos @hijinksandhalos #GenXTravel The world is huge. So many destination choices. No need for unnecessary risk 👌
RTWBarefoot
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel @GenXTraveler definitely. #genxtravel and that stigma may well be unfounded.
VoyagerVicki
A6: I consider government advisories, but realize they’re usually overly cautious in warnings. #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @dipyourtoesin @dipyourtoesin @hijinksandhalos This is a very valid point. #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
Q6: How heavily do government advisories weigh in your decision to travel to a place? #GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler There is that inner voice we all have. If something doesn't feel right, why persist, especially if y… https://t.co/gB3AdPEaTK
W_WorldTravels
A5: Both early stage of planning and before traveling. Travel advisories are just good to know #GenXTravel https://t.co/EZ9FtbXGRF
RTWBarefoot
replying to @RTWBarefoot @masalaboxtravel @GenXTraveler It's especially true about countries we know little about. I have many people here i… https://t.co/22A3ZX4hvx
VoyagerVicki
replying to @hijinksandhalos @hijinksandhalos That's wise, as situations can change. I had an experience where within my 2 months of travel, a v… https://t.co/TM0KqgjVCj
GenXTraveler
A6. I consider them along with other factors such with whom I will be traveling (solo, group, women only, etc), wha… https://t.co/FYU7Z7VKSJ
GenXTraveler
#GenXTravel Halftime ChatSelfie: See those smilies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelBloggers #travel… https://t.co/js5XcRxltJ
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel The thing is, many of these travel advisories are to do with high levels of violence, that under normal… https://t.co/rJLFpsEOID
GenXTraveler
replying to @hijinksandhalos @hijinksandhalos Insurance is another good topic. I think we have a month without a topic. We may throw this in the mix. #GenXtravel
W_WorldTravels
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot You are brave. Maybe If I am still single, I would've considered it. But now that I trave with my kids… https://t.co/kpAUSzVGZU
RTWBarefoot
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki correct! It's something to be aware *of*, but I don't think it would affect my choices of destination. #genxtravel
masalaboxtravel
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @GenXTraveler And write about it too 🙂 #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel @GenXTraveler [yeh ... i need to finish that book!] #genxtravel
VoyagerVicki
Q7: In the US we have the S.T.E.P. program, which allows you to notify the local embassy of your travels in case of… https://t.co/US5TWghsoT
travelingrammy
A5: I don’t really think I check unless something is already known. I know what kinds of countries have danger so b… https://t.co/RHBLX2dxId
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A7: the UK FCO has 'alerts' we can sign up to. I haven't, but i definitely ought to. The thing is, the… https://t.co/a6ep6CoEEe
W_WorldTravels
A6: They are just good to know. If I follow all the travel advisories of the US Embassy, we will never get anywhere… https://t.co/PaWyZtv0IJ
masalaboxtravel
replying to @W_WorldTravels @W_WorldTravels @RTWBarefoot War and bombings yes. am afraid too. I would love to see the next country too and thi… https://t.co/Cy43SiB46M