This is reassuring

I'm traveling to El Salvador later this year.  As part of my trip preparation, I was looking for any country specific warnings on the State Department website.  That's where I found this little gem: "Random and organized crime is endemic throughout El Salvador...Many Salvadorans are armed, and shootouts are not uncommon."  I've been warned that the State Department site is sometimes given to hyperbole, but you can bet that I will do everything I can to have my affairs in order before I go.

All this reminded me of an article I wrote for AARP last year about travel insurance.  If you'll be traveling anytime soon, you may want to check it out.