What you should know before you travel alone

Where You Shouldn't Travel Alone Budget Travel by Danielle Contray, Friday, Nov 30, 2012,
Some of the world's most appealing destinations are also some of the most complicated places to visit. Here, eight places where even the most streetwise traveler would be smart to enlist guidance. The words "group travel" can conjure up visions of busloads of tourists roaring past sites, checking off a strict itinerary. But not all group tours are created equal. More importantly, there are some places where you'd be at a distinct disadvantage without a guide. Each of the destinations on our list comes with its own charm-and its own set of challenges. In these places a guide can help with everything from navigating a complicated bureaucracy to sidestepping common scams to getting your point across in a foreign language -not to mention a hefty dose of protection against anxiety. Yes, it is possible to go all of these places on  your own, but it's a lot smarter to go with a group.  



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