Sandra Awodele
Sandra Awodele is a travel advisor and the founder of COI Traveler, a travel blog and platform dedicated to helping travelers navigate safety concerns and enhance their travel experiences. Recently in the news for her insights on travel safety in Mexico, Awodele emphasizes the importance of being cautious amidst rising security risks, particularly in popular tourist destinations. After experiencing a personal scam while traveling in Tulum, she advocates for practical safety measures, urging travelers to carry multiple forms of payment and stay aware of their surroundings.
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Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel safety for Americans.
US Embassy warns of crime, terrorism risks in updated Ivory Coast travel advisory
United States· 2026-02-22
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel warnings for Americans.
State Department issues Level 2 travel advisory for Grenada due to crimeUnited States· 2026-01-13Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel warnings for Americans.
US State Department renews its 'do not travel' advisory for VenezuelaUnited States· 2025-12-04
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel safety for Americans in Mexico.
Costa Rica security alert issued to travelers over rental property break-ins, armed robberiesUnited States· 2025-12-01Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel warnings for Americans.
US State Department issues Level 2 terrorism warning for Maldives travelUnited States· 2025-10-11Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel warnings for Americans heading to Mexico.
World's longest suspension bridge is approved to connect Sicily to ItalyUnited States· 2025-08-07
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel warnings for Americans heading to Mexico.
French beach town bans swimwear in public areas and fines tourists up to $175United States· 2025-07-29
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing travel warnings for Americans heading to Mexico.
Ibiza ambulance services are strained by tourists' drug and alcohol emergenciesUnited States· 2025-07-23
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing what Americans should be wary of ahead of their summer travels to Mexico.
Mexico City discusses rental plan after locals protest overtourism by Americans and othersUnited States· 2025-07-18
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, discussing what Americans should be wary of when traveling to Mexico.
Locals tell Americans to 'respect my culture' during Mexico City protestsUnited States· 2025-07-08
Sandra Awodele is the creator behind COI Traveler, a growing travel blog and platform, offering safety tips for travelers heading to Mexico.
US travelers urged to be cautious in Mexico amid new travel safety risksUnited States· 2025-05-19
