Top 5 Hazards for Business Travelers (Hint: Terrorism Isn’t One Of Them) – Forbes.com

How to avoid street combat in Libya? Don't go to Libya. Avoiding other mishaps? Follow these simple tips.

So, you think nothing short of a revolution in Libya, an earthquake, a hurricane or a terrorist attack can keep you from your business meetings? Get over yourself, tough guy. Awesome acts of God and demonic acts of man may grab headlines, but the likelihood of your actually encountering one: infinitesimal.

In reality, the dangers facing most Americans traveling abroad are far more mundane – and usually preventable. They may not land you on CNN, but they’re still potentially devastating for your bottom line and, occasionally, your actual bottom.

Read more on my Forbes Seat 1A blog. How to avoid street combat in Libya?