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Travel Articles - Europe
Passports and Personal Safety
Passports and immigration
Passports
Why you need one and how to protect yours, with links to
passport offices in five English-speaking countries.
Schengen Zone
More than two dozen European countries have eliminated border controls
between each other, with a single "Schengen Visa" for tourists. Here's how the
Schengen rules affect you as a traveler.
Personal Safety
Crime in Europe
You're unlikely to get shot or mugged, but it's wise to take precautions against
pickpockets, purse-snatchers, and petty thieves.
Killer Bags and Backpacks
Your camera bag, computer tote, or rucksack
could put you in grave danger if you heed a common tip for travelers.
GiZmo Travel Bag
If you wear a backpack while sightseeing, move your passport, phone, and other
valuables to this compact and lightweight shoulder bag, which has locking
zippers to discourage pickpockets.
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