American tourists have international stereotypes – it’s true. Still, that doesn’t mean that they are all bad, it just means we are pretty easily identifiable whenever we travel abroad. Depending on where you are, different countries can tell you are a tourist from a few specific behaviors. Are some of these a bit embarrassing? Absolutely....

Danger can come from anywhere, but so does help. It can be frightening just thinking that any one of us could find ourselves in danger. These situations don’t even choose a time or place. We can be attacked at home, at school, at work, or when we’re out with friends. For a Boston woman, this...