Stellarossa: You Should Know Better
Feb 23rd, 2001, 07:44 AM
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Tony, I have to agree with you on a lot of this stuff (at the risk of getting bashed). Coming to a city that you are unfamiliar with is not easy. I have found myself in unsafe situations on more than one trip. I wish I had asked more specific questions regarding the safety of single women travelling to Venezuela. I think it is wise to know what you are getting yourself into & that people have gotten overly sensitive on some of these topics that are not intended to be disrespectful or insulting. If you stick out like a sore thumb in any 'bad' neighborhood, you put yourself at risk. And Tony, I could use your input in my post: Do all tourists travel to a city without money? That too has gotten way off track, insulting, and out of control, even after I re-phrased the question!
Feb 23rd, 2001, 08:39 AM
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Yes, Caracas. On business and alone. It was a mess. I didn't know about the fodors board at that time. I still can't believe I made it out of there in one piece! After being mugged for my camera, spit upon, & having my hotel room broken into, I had to hire armed protection to take me everywhere. Ended up costing more than if I had flown my client to the states & put her up here. So, better to ask & be safe, even if it is at the risk of being bashed by Fodorites.
