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 …
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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 …
The fear of flying is called aerophobia, and it’s quite common. Personally, even the thought of boarding an aircraft causes a pang of anxiety in me. However, this is one fear that is rewarding to overcome. Your world can literally open up tremendously once you get more comfortable with air travel. Understanding the Fear of …