5 New Scams You Should Know About
Every year there is a new set of scams that come to irritate, if not rob us of our values. Forewarned is forearmed. Look out for these on your next trip.
Gabor Lukacs, Hero or Bum?
A few years ago Dr. Gabor Lukacs was a math professor at the University of Manitoba. It never became really clear whether he left on his own volition or was pushed with a settlement of some kind. It seemed, at least, he was a thorn in the side of University management...
Travelers Reduce Risk Of Being Victimized With These Simple Precautions.
Pickpockets are a scourge in all the major cities around the world. And scams are all too plentiful in the travel business. They are successful because, in our excitement over what we are experiencing, we don’t take care about our belongings. This only underscores how...
The CIA visited thattravelguy.ca…For Real!
When we visited France in September, we came back very impressed with Paris, the people, and everything there was to see and do. Soon after we returned the tragic events that woke up a nation and the world occurred. I felt personally impacted having just returned and...
Top 10 Important Travel Planning tips.
I am often asked for travel tips as readers look for any information that will make their travels safer, more comfortable and hassle free. Here are my top 10 tips to include in your travel planning. Take steps to stay healthy. Travelers to high risk countries need to...
3 Scams To Watch Out For When You Travel
Thieves and con artists can make travel a frustrating experience at times. While we can protect ourselves against pickpockets with security theft prevention products from brands PacSafe, we need to be wary when it comes to the scam artists. These people can act like...