Heatwaves kill far more people than natural disasters like fires, hurricanes, and floods. For travelers and locals alike adequate preparation is essential, especially for those who are not used to extreme heat. The definition of heatwaves varies but is when the...
The Philippines is no stranger to an active insurgency, as they have been deeply entrenched in conflict with Islamic militants and communist rebels. When President Rodrigo R. Duterte took office in June 2016, he declared a unilateral ceasefire with the communists in...
Unrest which had simmered during January exploded into full-blown mass protests in cities throughout Romania. The protests began on January 29th, after the government pushed through a controversial set of legislative amendments regarding corruption. During the last...
The recent US presidential election in November, 2016, spurred a wide range of demonstrations across the United States. After what can be regarded as one of the most controversial presidential elections in US history, those unhappy with the results have since...
As travelers in foreign lands we rarely take time to study the political environments of the places we go to in detail. However, political developments can escalate rapidly, and cause disruptive or even dangerous situations for travelers abroad. After 22 years in...
