How do current affairs affect your travel plans?

[Fiches Mouser]

I note what's happening in the world, read up on Smart Traveller if there are any warnings about the destination, and then make a decision.

To be honest though, tend to work on the theory that if it's meant to be, then it's meant to be. I'll be more vigilant and try to limit my time in the highly populated areas that are potential targets, but I truly love to travel and don't want what's happening in the world to affect how I live my life. It's sad that we even have to think like this, but I don't plan on leaving this earth with any regrets. If it's my time, it's my time and I'll die knowing I've lived it the best I can.

Well said Suzie. That sums up my view very well, too.

 

[clazman]

Just hope the ANZAC day services proceed

Mate took his family went to Iraq last Christmas and felt safe the entire time he was there

 

[amaroo]

Just hope the ANZAC day services proceed

Can't see why not. This stuff has been going on for years... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Terrorist_incidents_in_Turkey Didn't stop us experiencing the 100th at Anzac Cove.


As posted up thread, if I was making babies - I'd be more worried about this situation... The women who brought Zika fears home with them

 

[drron]

Research suggests that we're more likely to be killed by lightning than by a terrorist attack.

Though figures show that in the last 30 days 1203 people have been killed in terrorist attacks.Doubt that lightning gets that many.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I would not go back to Turkey, not because of the terrorists but because of the Turkish men. In Istanbul, we caught the train several times, Ron would have to stand closely behind me otherwise men would touch my bottom !! It was summer but I do not dress inappropriately for my age ! so I was cranky by these what I would call inappropriate touching. If it wasn't men looking at you , it was taxi drivers ripping you off. So I don't need to go there ever again !! In all of our travels I have never felt so unhappy with a city.

 

[marki]

There is a slightly higher risk travelling but you are very unlikely to see this risk such as any recent commotions in Berlin ..... On the streets u don't see much ! I think that's good.

 

[marki]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-15/car-bomb-kills-driver-in-central-berlin-police/7249636

Car bomb in Charlottenburg today .... I just happened to be driving this way this morning just before 6 !

 

[dajop]

Berlin police say no 'terrorist' link to car explosion - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Car bomb in Charlottenburg today .... I just happened to be driving this way this morning just before 6 !

Difficult to always to believe what you read in the media, but it sounds like from the report you linked, this was not a random act, nor was it targetted at bystanders. On the face of it, it seems to have more in common with the lawyer shot in East Brunswick than the car bombing in Ankara.

 

[marki]

I always find it difficult to believe what I read in the media and do concentrate on a few alternate sources! Some are not always kosher when it comes to self criticism ( RT) but do give somewhat of a different slant on other world affairs.

 

[JohnK]

Research suggests that we're more likely to be killed by lightning than by a terrorist attack.

But unless you are a crazy golfer (like someone I know) you don't go outside during lightning storms?

 

[JessicaTam]

Berlin police say no 'terrorist' link to car explosion - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Car bomb in Charlottenburg today .... I just happened to be driving this way this morning just before 6 !

I was just looking at accomodation in Charlottenburg last night for later in the year. I won't be changing my plans at this stage.

 

[drron]

But unless you are a crazy golfer (like someone I know) you don't go outside during lightning storms?

I do.But I believe what Lee Trevino said so I always use my 1 iron.
"Not even god can hit a 1 iron".

 

[Bindibuys]

I would not go back to Turkey, not because of the terrorists but because of the Turkish men. In Istanbul, we caught the train several times, Ron would have to stand closely behind me otherwise men would touch my bottom !! It was summer but I do not dress inappropriately for my age ! so I was cranky by these what I would call inappropriate touching. If it wasn't men looking at you , it was taxi drivers ripping you off. So I don't need to go there ever again !! In all of our travels I have never felt so unhappy with a city.

I intend to dress like this in some locations, in the hope of not waving red flag "Tourist" to every tout. But did not think it would be necessary in Turkey....
I have a day in the city on my own (hubby doing the food tour) Mrs.Dr.Ron, do you think it was just because of your western clothes or do you think Turkish men would touch a women no matter what she was wearing?

 

[romney]

I will be wearing conservative western clothing but will also carry a scarf in case I feel like I need it. I have long blonde hair so tend to stand out anywhere where darker colouring is the norm so the scarf will be only if I feel the need to blend in more. This is not just a Turkey thing though, I feel the same throughout SE Asia too. I have talked in the past about dying my hair brown before heading overseas, but my kids have always said they prefer me to leave it - they can find me easier in crowds

 

[ICUDr]

Arrived to Paris 5 days after the shootings in November last year.
We were a bit unsettled but quickly forgot about it..
Good side: shorter queues everywhere.
Bad side: you had to open your jacket to get into most shops (it was winter!)

Also... ** Be aware that travel insurance doesn't cover acts of terrorism **

 

[Awesom Andy]

** Be aware that travel insurance doesn't cover acts of terrorism **

I guess they don't in Australia, but almost all SIN based policies have terrorism clauses and coverage.

 

[ICUDr]

I guess they don't in Australia, but almost all SIN based policies have terrorism clauses and coverage.

It might be an Australian thing.. When all this happened last November I called QBE and they very politely reminded me that "QBE and most Australian travel policies may not cover acts of terrorism" which, to me, equals to...we'll try to find any possible way not to pay you a cent

 

[Awesom Andy]

It might be an Australian thing.. When all this happened last November I called QBE and they very politely reminded me that "QBE and most Australian travel policies may not cover acts of terrorism" which, to me, equals to...we'll try to find any possible way not to pay you a cent

And the very same company offers terrorism coverage for SIN policies - via the QF website and offers QF points. Looks like Australia is getting the raw deal here.

 

[dajop]

And the very same company offers terrorism coverage for SIN policies - via the QF website and offers QF points. Looks like Australia is getting the raw deal here.

From an actuarial point of view, I expect they know what they're doing Something bad happens somewhere, Singaporeans will avoid the place like the plague for years, for us Australians ... "it'll be right" or "she'll be right mate" ..... Sorry I shouldn't stereotype, but there's is a grain of truth in that I suspect.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I intend to dress like this in some locations, in the hope of not waving red flag "Tourist" to every tout. But did not think it would be necessary in Turkey....
I have a day in the city on my own (hubby doing the food tour) Mrs.Dr.Ron, do you think it was just because of your western clothes or do you think Turkish men would touch a women no matter what she was wearing?

We stayed at the Hilton in Istanbul which had a tram stop right outside, so we used the tram for getting around. I was wearing a skirt to my knees, and a T shirt with elbow length sleeves, ( it was July and hot) the trams are crowded, and if Ron didn't stand behind me my bottom would get felt ! Others would STARE at my b**bs - it really gives you an uncomfortable feeling. This was when local women were dressing in western clothing, so I don't think it was my clothing. Istanbul has been the only place I have felt like this. I didn't have any problems in Jordan or Dubai.