Fear of Plane Crashes and Catastrophic Events Fear of Plane Crashes and Catastrophic Events (image credits: unsplash) The most recognized flying phobia involves the terrifying fear of plane crashes, though it’s only a small number of flying phobias. In the survey of the Latvian population conducted by SmartLynx Airlines, the most frequently mentioned reasons are …
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Colombia’s Dramatic Safety Transformation Colombia’s Dramatic Safety Transformation (image credits: flickr) Think Colombia is too dangerous to visit? Think again. The numbers tell a different story than the media headlines. Overall, crime in Colombia dropped by 10.9% in 2023, while many traditionally safe countries have experienced increases in violent crime. In 2024, Colombia welcomed 6.7 …
Martha’s Vineyard – The Shark-Infested Waters from Jaws Martha’s Vineyard – The Shark-Infested Waters from Jaws (image credits: Great White Shark Cage Diving, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7889952) Everyone remembers the bloodcurdling screams from Jaws, but here’s the shocking truth: Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, where the movie was shot from May to early October 1974, is …
Flying Is Way Safer Than Your Daily Commute Flying Is Way Safer Than Your Daily Commute (image credits: unsplash) Let’s start with the big one that keeps millions of people grounded. The fear of flying affects roughly four out of ten travelers, yet the numbers tell a completely different story than what your anxiety whispers …
Plane Crashes Are Far From Your Biggest Travel Worry Plane Crashes Are Far From Your Biggest Travel Worry (image credits: flickr) Every time a plane crashes, social media explodes with panic-stricken posts about never flying again. But here’s what nobody mentions: commercial air travel has become twice as safe in each of the last five …