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Travel Advice: US State Department and the FCO remind travellers of terror risk in Kenya during Ramadan

News TeamMay 20, 2019

The US State Department issued a reminder to travellers that terrorism remains a threat in Kenya, and that militants may aim to carry out attacks during Ramadan...

AfricaTerrorismTweets

Travel Advice: Quick tips for people travelling by train in India

News TeamApril 15, 2019

Rail journeys in India can be exciting and unforgettable, and with these travel tips you can make sure you remember your adventures for all the right reasons. ...

South AsiaTweets

Pakistan is voting in an election on Wednesday, against a backdrop of terrorism and allegations of military corruption. This beautiful image of the Pakistani flag by Sameer Akhtari on Unsplash is used to illustrate our article.

Travel Advice: Pakistan prepares to celebrate national day – security tightened, disruption likely, cellphone service poss suspended

News TeamMarch 19, 2019

The US Embassy warned visitors to Islamabad to expect disruption today, and again on Thursday and Saturday, as Pakistan prepares to celebrate Pakistan Day at th...

South AsiaTweets

Travel Advice: Further protests planned for today in Albania’s capital – avoid area, monitor local media

News TeamFebruary 21, 2019

Further protests are taking place today in Tirana, Albania, as demonstrators demand the resignation of the government. These protests have turned violent in the...

EuropeProtests + DemonstrationsTweets

Travel Advice: Large protests due today (Thursday) in Haiti – limit your movements, avoid crowds

News TeamFebruary 7, 2019

Major protests are scheduled to take part today in Haiti, coming in the wake of several days of smaller demonstrations. In the past, protests have become violen...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaProtests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + AlertsTweets

Travel Advice: Travel health advice for those celebrating the Lunar New Year

News TeamFebruary 5, 2019

Celebrations for the Lunar New Year - also known as the Spring Festival - are getting underway around the world. We pulled together some health advice resources...

East AsiaHealthSoutheast AsiaTweets

Travel Advice: Poor air quality in Bangkok and other cities in Thailand – health advice and information

News TeamJanuary 31, 2019

Bangkok and several other cities in Thailand are current experiencing very poor air quality due to pollution. Conditions are set to improve in the coming days, ...

HealthSoutheast AsiaTweets

The latest news on Cuba from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Travel Advice: Tornado hits Cuba’s capital, killing 3 and injuring 172 – advice and information for travellers

News TeamJanuary 28, 2019

On Sunday night, Havana was hit by a tornado that has killed at least three people and injured over 170. Buildings and roads have been damaged and there is floo...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaTweets

Large demonstrations are expected in Athens and other parts of Greece on Sunday as people rally to protest Macedonia's name change. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Large demonstrations in Athens and other Greek cities on Sunday – avoid crowds, be prepared for delays

News TeamJanuary 18, 2019

Large demonstrations are expected in Athens and other parts of Greece on Sunday as people rally to protest Macedonia's name change. #Athens #Greece Demonstra...

EuropePoliticalTweets

Travel Advice: Deadly winter weather hits Europe – cold weather advice from the CDC

News TeamJanuary 9, 2019

With a deadly cold snap in place across Europe, it seemed a good time to share the recent cold weather health advice from the CDC. Recent weather headlin...

EuropeHealthTweetsWeather

Hurricane Willa has become a 'potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane' and is expected to make landfall early on Tuesday. Up to 18 inches of rain are possible, which could cause flashflooding and deadly landslides. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Tropical Cyclone Cilida to pass ‘dangerously close’ to Mauritius this weekend – advice and info for travellers

News TeamDecember 21, 2018

Tropical Cyclone Cilida has strengthened to become 'an intense tropical cyclone', and it is projected to pass 'dangerously close' to Mauritius. Madagascar, Réun...

AfricaTweetsWeather

Travel Advice: Large rallies planned for this weekend as Madagascar prepares to vote – avoid crowds, keep low profile

News TeamDecember 14, 2018

Demonstrations are planned for Antananarivo this weekend as Madagascar prepares to vote in the presidential election run off on Wednesday 19th December. The sec...

AfricaPoliticalTweets

On Tuesday evening, a gunmen opened fire on the Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, killing three people and injuring at least eleven. Several of the injured are in a critical condition. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Shooting at Strasbourg Christmas market – advice and information for tourists amid ongoing manhunt

News TeamDecember 12, 2018

On Tuesday evening, a gunman opened fire on the Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, killing three people and injuring at least eleven. Several of the injure...

EuropeTerrorismTweets

Travel Advice: CDC offers travel advice for aid workers and humanitarians

News TeamDecember 11, 2018

On Monday, the CDC shared travel advice for aid workers and volunteers - complete with links to further info. Schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon a...

GlobalHealthNGOsTweets

On Saturday two demonstrations are planned for Kuala Lumpur - one in Dataran Merdaka, and the other in the Padang Timur area of Petaling Jaya. Security measures, including checkpoints, might be in place. Avoid both areas where possible. You should be aware that terrorist attacks in Malaysia are very likely and terrorists could target large crowds. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Two political gatherings planned for Kuala Lumpur on Saturday – security in place, avoid areas

News TeamDecember 7, 2018

On Saturday two demonstrations are planned for Kuala Lumpur - one in Dataran Merdaka, and the other in the Padang Timur area of Petaling Jaya. Security measu...

PoliticalSoutheast AsiaTweets

Large demonstrations are expected in Brussels, and potentially other cities in Belgium, on Saturday from around 10:00 am. These protests about fuel taxes are related to the 'Gilets Jaunes' protests in France. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Gilets Jaunes protests in Brussels, other Belgian cities on Saturday – avoid the area, monitor media

News TeamDecember 7, 2018

Large demonstrations are expected in Brussels, and potentially other cities in Belgium, on Saturday from around 10:00 am. These protests about fuel taxes are re...

EuropeProtests + DemonstrationsTweets

In the lead up to national elections in late 2018, the Government of #Bangladesh is increasing its security presence throughout the country. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Increased security in Bangladesh in run up to election at the end of the month – avoid crowds, stay alert

News TeamDecember 6, 2018

Bangladesh will vote in a general election on the 30th of December, with campaigning set to start on Monday 10th Decemeber. There has been tension and unrest su...

PoliticalSouth AsiaTweets

Political demonstrations are planned in the Toolo district of Helsinki on Thursday 6 December. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Demonstrations in Helsinki on Thursday – advice and information

News TeamDecember 5, 2018

#Finland Political demonstrations are planned in the Töölö district of Helsinki on Thursday 6 December. You should avoid any demonstrations, remain vigilant a...

EuropeProtests + DemonstrationsTweets

Travel Advice: Demonstrations and national strike planned for Bolivia in coming days – advice and information

News TeamDecember 5, 2018

Protests are planned for La Paz on Thursday 6th December, followed by a nationwide strike on Monday 10th December. Expect disruption and travel delays. If you c...

Protests + DemonstrationsSouth AmericaTweets

On Sunday the US Embassy in Kinshasa issued an alert that the embassy would be closed to the public on Monday due to a 'credible terror threat'. This advice has been extended to cover Tuesday (today) and now Wednesday. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: US Embassy in Kinshasa extends warning of ‘credible’ terror threat, embassy stays closed

News TeamNovember 27, 2018

On Sunday the US Embassy in Kinshasa issued an alert that the embassy would be closed to the public on Monday due to a 'credible terror threat'. This advice has...

AfricaSecurity, Prevention + ResponseTerrorismTweets

Travel in Greece will be difficult on Wednesday, as the General Confederation of Greek Labor has called a 24 hour strike. Expect significant delays and surge pricing. Try to avoid travel where possible. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: 24 hour strike in Greece on Wednesday – expect disruption to public transport and ferries

News TeamNovember 27, 2018

Travel in Greece will be difficult on Wednesday, as the General Confederation of Greek Labor has called a 24 hour strike. Expect significant delays and surge pr...

EuropeTweets

The latest news on Haiti from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Travel Advice: Political protests planned in Haiti over weekend – review security, shelter in place

News TeamNovember 16, 2018

#Haiti Security Alert: The Embassy has received notice of large demonstrations planned for Nov. 18 in Port-au-Prince, and possibly other locations. Out of an ...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaProtests + DemonstrationsTweets

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Feature: Professor Chad M. Gasta at Iowa State University – 7 tips to stay safe while studying abroad

Feature: Forest Ray – Poor aviation safety standards, rescue scams and faulty trekking equipment in Nepal

Feature: Anja Shortland at King’s College London – Inside the ransom business – why kidnapping rarely pays

Tweets

Travel Advice: US State Department and the FCO remind travellers of terror risk in Kenya during Ramadan

Travel Advice: Quick tips for people travelling by train in India

Travel Advice: Pakistan prepares to celebrate national day – security tightened, disruption likely, cellphone service poss suspended

Travel Advice: Further protests planned for today in Albania’s capital – avoid area, monitor local media

Travel Advice: Large protests due today (Thursday) in Haiti – limit your movements, avoid crowds

Travel Advice: Travel health advice for those celebrating the Lunar New Year

Travel Advice: Poor air quality in Bangkok and other cities in Thailand – health advice and information

Travel Advice: Tornado hits Cuba’s capital, killing 3 and injuring 172 – advice and information for travellers

Travel Advice: Large demonstrations in Athens and other Greek cities on Sunday – avoid crowds, be prepared for delays

Travel Advice: Deadly winter weather hits Europe – cold weather advice from the CDC

Travel Advice: Tropical Cyclone Cilida to pass ‘dangerously close’ to Mauritius this weekend – advice and info for travellers

Travel Advice: Large rallies planned for this weekend as Madagascar prepares to vote – avoid crowds, keep low profile

Travel Advice: Shooting at Strasbourg Christmas market – advice and information for tourists amid ongoing manhunt

Travel Advice: CDC offers travel advice for aid workers and humanitarians

Travel Advice: Two political gatherings planned for Kuala Lumpur on Saturday – security in place, avoid areas

Travel Advice: Gilets Jaunes protests in Brussels, other Belgian cities on Saturday – avoid the area, monitor media

Travel Advice: Increased security in Bangladesh in run up to election at the end of the month – avoid crowds, stay alert

Travel Advice: Demonstrations in Helsinki on Thursday – advice and information

Travel Advice: Demonstrations and national strike planned for Bolivia in coming days – advice and information

Travel Advice: US Embassy in Kinshasa extends warning of ‘credible’ terror threat, embassy stays closed

Travel Advice: 24 hour strike in Greece on Wednesday – expect disruption to public transport and ferries

Travel Advice: Political protests planned in Haiti over weekend – review security, shelter in place

Ghana: Two Canadian women abducted on Monday in Kumasi, Uber driver detained

Travel Advice: State Department urges people to ‘reconsider travel’ to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping

Travel Advice: State Department urges people to ‘reconsider travel’ to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping

Travel Advice: US State Department and the FCO remind travellers of terror risk in Kenya during Ramadan

Travel Advice: FCO updates advice for Peru, warns of crimes targeting foreigners including robberies outside hotels

Travel Advice: FCO warns of crime risks in Democratic Republic of the Congo, including increased threat in Lubumbashi

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