Larry Habegger

France: Thieves in Paris increasingly are targeting Chinese tourists in a crime surge reportedly affecting all of France in an atmosphere of rising unemployment. The Chinese Embassy called for better...

Trinidad and Tobago: As a conservation success story, Trinidad is now considered the world's top destination for "turtle tourism." Conservation programs have turned many of the island's would-be turtle poachers...

Bahamas: An American was shot and killed in an armed robbery in Nassau on May 17, bringing the island nation's murder count to 40 for this year. Police reports show...

Brazil: Whether it's a cultural experience or slum tourism, many tourists now add a trip to Rio de Janeiro's infamous favelas, or shantytowns, to their itineraries. Before 2010, the low-income...

Guatemala: Because of the escalating violence of anti-mining protests in the southeast, the government has declared a state of emergency in parts of Santa Rosa and Jalapa states, about 40...

Czech Republic: A gas explosion rocked Prague's Old Town district Monday, injuring 35 people and damaging several buildings. The explosion occurred in an office building on busy Divadelni Street, close...

Germany: Berlin will charge a 5 percent tax on overnight stays in hotels, hostels and campsites, starting July 1. The third most visited city in the European Union reported more...

Guatemala: Despite a much-touted drop in murder rates, this nation continues to suffer critical levels of violent crime, including 5,174 murders in 2012. The U.S. State Department cautions that though...

Venezuela: Massive political rallies and violent protests in Caracas, heading into Sunday's presidential election, have added to security concerns for travelers. The U.S. State Department also released a new report...

Costa Rica: The U.S. Embassy in San Jose warned Americans to take precautions because of a sudden increase in tourist robberies in Puerto Viejo, including three U.S. citizens in the...