Monday, November 16, 2015

Paris - Tragedy and Travel

Friday night the western world watched in horror as one of the world's greatest cities was turned from the city of light to one of chaos and death. This was not just an attack against the French, but an attack on all the free people of the world and the aftermath of this tragedy will have global consequences.

Tourism is obviously affected by terrorist attacks, travelers become wary when they are unsure of the security of the area they are traveling to. What you may not have seen after the events that unfolded Friday night, is the wonderful response from the Parisian community. The community came out en masse to not only show their support for their fallen loved ones, but to tell the world that they were not afraid. We as a global community must show our solidarity with our French allies and continue to live and travel unaffected by these monstrous attacks.

Secure Travel
It is important to note that whether it is a terrorist attack, a natural catastrophe or even an illness, travel insurance is a sound investment for anyone traveling local or abroad. Terrorist attacks cause heightened awareness and tighter security. Despite Fridays events, Paris is still a safe place to visit. The people are as always warm and welcoming and the city a wonderful adventure to experience. It is important for our people as a whole that we do not let fear dictate how we choose to live our lives. We are a free people and will remain so only by living our lives as we have prior to these atrocities.

The Beauty Found In A Tragedy
Finding Beauty in Tragedy may seem to be a strange thought, but I can assure you it is there. Beyond the blood spilled, beyond the tears and fear, There were beautiful people doing beautiful deeds. Strangers opened their doors to those who needed shelter, people ignored their own safety to assist the injured or comfort the dying, and even the President of France stepped out to be among his people. The world over created different works of art to express a wide variety of emotions and thoughts about what France was facing. Famous landmarks lit up in red, white and blue to show support for France. It might seem odd to say this, but visiting Paris at this time maybe one of the most inspiring experiences you may ever have. There is nothing more powerful than a community rallied together.

As with the world our thoughts and hearts remain with Paris, with all of France, and to all those who were affected by this Friday's events. Thank you and as always Happy Travels.

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