Travel Safety
GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
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/xlmxEd2SBz
ChinaMatt
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A7 Never had to use that. But I know how to contact the nearest US embassy/consulate in case of emergency. #genxtravel
hijinksandhalos
A6. Heavily. In the age of social media, particularly Twitter, pay attention to what your #travel tweeps are chatt… https://t.co/wj1pk2f2rT
GenXTraveler
A7. Not always but I have used it on some trips. I do when I am crusing and visiting multiple locations. My family… https://t.co/DVZ7NCgicE
W_WorldTravels
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel I hear you! Would love to see more countries 😝 #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt @VoyagerVicki Have you ever been to a country that doesn't have one? #genxtravel
ChinaMatt
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki Only Taiwan has the AIT. Serves as de facto consulate. #genxtravel
W_WorldTravels
A7: Nope. Never. But now that I have kids, I might consider using it. Overly cautious Mom here 🙋🏻 #GenXTravel https://t.co/VKJSkggt0y
VoyagerVicki
Q8: What do you tell friends or family when they express concerns about the places you travel? #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel it does in general also annoy me when a huge country is deemed to be the same as one small incident. A… https://t.co/NLYJwwX5Eo
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: Q8: What do you tell friends or family when they express concerns about the places you travel? #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
A8: If needed, I reassure family and friends that I’ve done my research and am fairly confident where I’m going is… https://t.co/yLaj8ALaYZ
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A8: honestly ... after several years of (in her eyes) 'dodgy' places, my mother has given up worrying.… https://t.co/rahctFDTtr
GenXTraveler
Q8: What do you tell friends or family when they express concerns about the places you travel? #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A8: I think, tbf, there comes a point when friends/family, even the wider twitter community, realise yo… https://t.co/ljVN5GHtgI
GenXTraveler
A8. Usually some thing along the lines of travel that crime and tragedies can happen anywhere including in my country. #GenXTravel
W_WorldTravels
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot I agree. I am originally from the Philippines. There were reports of ISIS in the southern part plus th… https://t.co/MAdluvn5Ow
masalaboxtravel
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A8 #GenXTravel I tell them to wait till I come back 😉
masalaboxtravel
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot Ah! So that's how you shift the focus of worry 😂 #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @W_WorldTravels @W_WorldTravels exactly! :) #genxtravel Philippines is a huge place!
RTWBarefoot
replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel haha! Mothers wouldn't be mothers without some worry! #genxtravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @masalaboxtravel: @RTWBarefoot Ah! So that's how you shift the focus of worry 😂 #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
Q9: Have you ever avoided a destination because your loved ones feared for your safety? #GenXTravel
W_WorldTravels
A8: They have more concerns to their grandkids than me. I just tell them we will be ok. Period! #GenXTravel https://t.co/edXt7Yq6lO
RTWBarefoot
RT @W_WorldTravels: A8: They have more concerns to their grandkids than me. I just tell them we will be ok. Period! #GenXTravel https://t.c…
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: Q9: Have you ever avoided a destination because your loved ones feared for your safety? #GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
A7. I have, and I would suggest that if your country makes such a programme available, that you should take advant… https://t.co/7yOM8yrkIT
GenXTraveler
Q9: Have you ever avoided a destination because your loved ones feared for your safety? #GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
A8. Some are worries. And frankly, some don't travel, so, you have to take some of the "concerns" with a grain of… https://t.co/fLJGylxAUv
masalaboxtravel
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A9 #GenXTravel nope. travel, food, love that's the order of priority 🙈🙊🙊🙊🙈
TheTrawheeler
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A8: I tell them that if it's something to happen it will happen everywhere. You never know. And if th… https://t.co/TAsk9JbHQ6
bloglove2018
RT @W_WorldTravels: A8: They have more concerns to their grandkids than me. I just tell them we will be ok. Period! #GenXTravel https://t.c…
GenXTraveler
A9. Yes. Sometimes my husband balks about places I might travel without him. Most places he doesn't question but th… https://t.co/tBVf3jharH
VoyagerVicki
#GenXTravel RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #tbex #explore https://t.co/Jsyj0b1Zgw
hijinksandhalos
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler I think so many people don't purchase #travel insurance. So, no, I don't purchase it for every trip,… https://t.co/qAOdLU8WfT
TheTrawheeler
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A9: No, never. Everyone decides for himself #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @hijinksandhalos @hijinksandhalos @GenXTraveler I always buy travel insurance for abroad trips (it's often very very cheap for a wee… https://t.co/lKswQZf6q1
RTWBarefoot
replying to @RTWBarefoot @hijinksandhalos @GenXTraveler Thing is, I know myself, I know what i'm capable of, so having travel insurance is v… https://t.co/QeNWXDdgoI
VoyagerVicki
Q10: Do you consider safety and security the same thing? If not, what’s the difference to you? #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: Q10: Do you consider safety and security the same thing? If not, what’s the difference to you? #GenXTravel
hijinksandhalos
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @GenXTraveler But at least it's something that is in your mind somewhere. Some people just don't thin… https://t.co/zCfuWo2um3
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A10: hmmm.
Safety - personal. Muggings. Theft. Etc.
Security - general. Bombings. Riots. Revolutions.… https://t.co/5S1eMeIcsI