Understanding the Numbers Behind Festival Crime Understanding the Numbers Behind Festival Crime (image credits: unsplash) Recent FBI data shows robbery decreased by roughly 9% nationally in 2024, yet festival environments present unique challenges. In Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival preparations for 2025, local police records show theft cases increased from 146 in 2023 to 178 in 2024. …
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Stay Hyperaware of Your Physical Surroundings Stay Hyperaware of Your Physical Surroundings (image credits: pixabay) Seasoned travelers know that distraction scams rely on catching you off-guard when your attention is divided. These scams manipulate a mix of urgency, public pressure, and a desire not to seem rude. When walking through crowded tourist areas, experienced travelers …
The Modern Pickpocketing Epidemic in Tourist Hotspots The Modern Pickpocketing Epidemic in Tourist Hotspots (image credits: unsplash) The numbers don’t lie, and they’re pretty shocking. Italy tops the charts with 478 pickpocketing mentions for every million British visitors to its top tourist attractions, making it officially the worst place in Europe for this type of …
Have you ever felt your heart race while driving across a towering bridge, or found yourself gripping the steering wheel tighter as you approach that elevated stretch over water? You’re not alone. Phobias are relatively common, with 9.1 percent of adults meeting criteria for a phobia in the span of a year in the United …
Brownsville Tops the Danger List Brownsville Tops the Danger List (image credits: unsplash) Brooklyn’s Brownsville continues to hold its disturbing title as New York City’s most dangerous neighborhood. With a serious crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents in 2022, Brownsville has earned its reputation as one of NYC’s most dangerous neighborhoods. With a recorded …