There was a time when I never wanted to travel, but then I met my wife who loved to travel to far away countries for her vacations. She convinced me to go on these excursions after some time.
The reason it never interested me was because I had heard horror stories from the news and media.
In Mexico, I had heard of couples getting killed or robbed of all their belongings, in Jamaica there was a gang war happening. These events happening in other countries made it seem like it was very unsafe to go.
I'm sure you can all see why I was hesitant to travel to those locations, it doesn't sound like a very good time when you are worried about being killed, kidnapped, or robbed.
But let me spin this tale around and pretend that I lived in another country and wanted to travel to Canada for my vacation. What sort of news would I hear about Canada? People getting shot and killed daily, road rage incidents, drive by shootings, people dying in car accidents, and the Canadian prime minister going to war with the United States.
Doesn't exactly sound like the nicest place in the world does it?
My point is that every country in the world had their share of problems, and it doesn't matter where you live, there is always some sort of danger. You have to be smart and make sure you don't put yourself in those types of situations. No matter where you live.
I went on those vacations to other countries and I had a good time. We were smart and didn't go to a shady night club, or hitched a ride with a stranger who offered a cheaper ride, we didn't stay at a cheap hotel, and we didn't visit slum locations. Just like you would do if you lived here.
It's going to be as safe as you decide to make it.
Scott Goerz
