dcracken1
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Antigua vs suchitoto
Has anyone been to both places. How would you compare them. Suchitoto is also an old colonial town, but in El Salvador. I read it is visited by tourists but mostly from around el savador. Interested in knowing about nightlife, thing to do, ... Read More
Safety at night in Antigua by dcracken1
Hello, I am taking a trip this summer to Central America. My final stop is Antigua. I am planning to stay at the Aurora Hotel. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. I have read that Antigua is generally safe during the day but not so much ...
In my youth my friends and I used to ride the L (our subway) late at night and did a lot of crap I would not think of doing now. Guess I was lucky. But I’m near age 40 now..and things were a bit less shady back then in the 90s Read More
Safety at night in Antigua by dcracken1
Hello, I am taking a trip this summer to Central America. My final stop is Antigua. I am planning to stay at the Aurora Hotel. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. I have read that Antigua is generally safe during the day but not so much ...
I am Italian American myself. Funny you mention New Jersey...years ago must have been early 2000’s some time. My girlfriend and I went to New York, stayed in secaucus. My girlfriend at the time was a big Springsteen fan..so we decided to go to ... Read More
Safety at night in Antigua by dcracken1
Hello, I am taking a trip this summer to Central America. My final stop is Antigua. I am planning to stay at the Aurora Hotel. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. I have read that Antigua is generally safe during the day but not so much ...
I am from chicago and have never been mugged. Some of those tricks you mention may work, who knows? Just sound funny. I usually just walk confidently and look people in the eye that I have my doubts about. Read More
Safety at night in Antigua by dcracken1
Hello, I am taking a trip this summer to Central America. My final stop is Antigua. I am planning to stay at the Aurora Hotel. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. I have read that Antigua is generally safe during the day but not so much ...
Your funny. I Should have tried the gum chewing in Afghanistan, but it might not of worked since only the kids chew gum over there. LOL Gum and sunglasses saved your ass in Haiti? This is the funniest thing I have ever read…. If someone tries ... Read More
Safety at night in Antigua by dcracken1
Hello, I am taking a trip this summer to Central America. My final stop is Antigua. I am planning to stay at the Aurora Hotel. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. I have read that Antigua is generally safe during the day but not so much ...
Thanks man, but in for the nite by 9 seems pretty bad. Even around the bars near the hotels? I am an Afghanistan Veteran, and can take care of myself pretty well, but not of course, I am not bulletproof. Do the armed robberies usually involve guns ... Read More
Phnom Penh Safety by dcracken1
After my trip to Central America at the end of this month I was considering a trip to South east Asia around August. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. CAn anyone comment on safety in terms of walking around during the day and at night. ...
Thanks Twinsguy. Glad both you guys are in agreement. The internet is full of inaccurate information about Phnom Penh. Everything from it being nearly crime free, to armed robbery and violent crime being an everyday occurrence. As usual the ... Read More
Phnom Penh Safety by dcracken1
After my trip to Central America at the end of this month I was considering a trip to South east Asia around August. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. CAn anyone comment on safety in terms of walking around during the day and at night. ...
Thanks for your help, Joe. Read More
Phnom Penh Safety
After my trip to Central America at the end of this month I was considering a trip to South east Asia around August. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. CAn anyone comment on safety in terms of walking around during the day and at night. ... Read More
Safety at night in Antigua
Hello, I am taking a trip this summer to Central America. My final stop is Antigua. I am planning to stay at the Aurora Hotel. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. I have read that Antigua is generally safe during the day but not so much ... Read More
Safety around Area Bancaria by dcracken1
Hello, I was planning a trip to Panama City and was going to stay at the Marriot in the financial district. Is that area safe to explore on foot during the day? How about at night? I am a white male in my late 30s, never been mugged in my life, and ...
Yeah, I’m sure they will know I’m a visitor but still don’t want to look too casual compared to the locals. I am mostly Italian American in background but they knew I was a tourist in Italy as well. Read More
Safety around Area Bancaria by dcracken1
Hello, I was planning a trip to Panama City and was going to stay at the Marriot in the financial district. Is that area safe to explore on foot during the day? How about at night? I am a white male in my late 30s, never been mugged in my life, and ...
Great info guys! Definitely going to check out that church and Casco Viejo. I love colonial architecture. ONe more question. Do people generally dress somewhat formally? Not a lot of shorts or T-shirts? It said on another site that people ... Read More
Safety around Area Bancaria by dcracken1
Hello, I was planning a trip to Panama City and was going to stay at the Marriot in the financial district. Is that area safe to explore on foot during the day? How about at night? I am a white male in my late 30s, never been mugged in my life, and ...
Thanks for your tips Lapapuja, specially on the "street hazards". I will keep those in mind. How have you found the people in Panama city, in general? Are they typical big city people, in a hurry, not much small talk, or are they more ... Read More
Safety around Area Bancaria by dcracken1
Hello, I was planning a trip to Panama City and was going to stay at the Marriot in the financial district. Is that area safe to explore on foot during the day? How about at night? I am a white male in my late 30s, never been mugged in my life, and ...
Thanks for info. Ever been to Habanos? Is that more of a locals place? Would love to try some Cuban cigars with some quality rum. Noticed Habanos and Costa azul restaurant is right across from marriot. Heard good things about costa azul. Read More
Safety around Area Bancaria
Hello, I was planning a trip to Panama City and was going to stay at the Marriot in the financial district. Is that area safe to explore on foot during the day? How about at night? I am a white male in my late 30s, never been mugged in my life, and ... Read More