Tag Archives: Tourism
Who would want to commit crimes when this is the view you have every night?

Is Colombia Safe for Tourists?

When you think of Colombia, there’s a good chance you mentally reference this video clip… [youtube=http://youtu.be/ZJlmYy-mAZY] Harrison Ford and his friends may not be typical tourists, but that doesn’t change the main take-away of this movie from being that Colombia is incredibly scary and dangerous – especially for Americans.  For many (myself included), this misconception […]

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View of Rio from Corcovado Christ the Redeemer

Is Rio de Janeiro Dangerous for Tourists?

Aside from the cost and hassle associated with obtaining a tourist visa to visit Brazil, another barrier for tourism is the perception that Brazil (and Rio de Janeiro in particular) is very dangerous.  Over 700 favelas, a.k.a. “slums” or “ghettos”, exist in Rio and the majority of these are run by gangsters.  But is Rio […]

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Arenal Volcano Erupting in Costa Rica

A Guide: Short Vacations & Why Costa Rica?

After taking a honeymoon that used up my entire year’s worth of vacation time before the end of January, I haven’t had the opportunity to travel much this year.  That doesn’t stop me from wanting to escape though, so weekend trips have held me over until my vacation days are replenished in January.  In March […]

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