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- As a longtime national security journalist, I learned long ago to make sure I’m that person who doesn’t stick out in a crowd and become a target.
- The CIA is releasing these tips as part of its ongoing effort to demystify its work in protecting American citizens.
- The CIA’s World Factbook team has created special travel briefings for many countries.
TEL AVIV, Israel – Before I hit the bike path for a long sightseeing excursion in this international hotspot, dressing down in muted colors, a nondescript baseball cap and a relatively cheap watch and shoes was as second nature to me as applying sunscreen.
As a longtime national security journalist who has traveled to some of the world’s grittiest corners, I learned long ago to make sure I’m that person who doesn’t stick out in a crowd and become a target for thieves, terrorists, or kidnappers – whether I’m on an assignment or a family vacation.
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