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Travel Advice: Police fire live rounds at protestors during general strike in Zimbabwe – advice and information

News TeamJanuary 15, 2019

Zimbabwe is currently experiencing protests and unrest, after the government increased fuel prices by 150% over the weekend. Unions called a three day general s...

AfricaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: Protests continue in Kerala over women visiting temple – advice and information for travellers

News TeamJanuary 7, 2019

Multiple governments have issued travel warnings as protests continue in Kerala after several women visited the Sabarimala temple. Visitors are advised to monit...

Protests + DemonstrationsSouth AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Tropical Storm Pabuk is set to hit southern Thailand later today, with the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in the path of the storm. Koh Samui will likely be affected too. We have pulled together information and travel advice to help keep you safe. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Tropical Storm Pabuk to hit southern Thailand today – advice and information for travellers

News TeamJanuary 3, 2019

Tropical Storm Pabuk is set to hit southern Thailand later today, with the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in the path of the storm. Koh Samui will likely be affected too. We have pulled together information and travel advice to help keep you safe...

Southeast AsiaTravel Warnings + AlertsWeather

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently updated the travel advice for visitors to Ecuador to reflect an increase in the number of robberies on interstate transport and at bus stations in major cities. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Travelling around Ecuador? FCO warns of increase in robberies on interstate routes, offers advice

News TeamDecember 19, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently updated the travel advice for visitors to Ecuador to reflect an increase in the number of robberies on interst...

Travel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued new travel advice for visitors to the Xinjiang region of China. Beth writes about this and the oppression of the Uighur people. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO travel advice for Xinjiang region of China and a personal note about the oppression of the Uighurs

News TeamDecember 18, 2018

Normally we write the travel advice posts for this website in a politically neutral fashion, trying to share actionable advice while leaving the moral judgement...

East AsiaNewsOpinionPoliticalTerrorismTravel Warnings + Alerts

Italy is a beautiful country to visit and the perfect destination for a winter break. If you are one of the lucky people headed in that direction, make sure you heed the latest advice from the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth. Thieves target travellers because they know there is a decent chance tourists will be carrying cash, cameras and other valuable items. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Planning a Christmas trip to Italy? FCO says keep an eye on luggage, especially during airport transfers

News TeamDecember 18, 2018

Italy is a beautiful country to visit and the perfect destination for a winter break. If you are one of the lucky people headed in that direction, make sure you heed the latest advice from the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth. Thieves target travellers ...

CrimeEuropeTravel Warnings + Alerts

On Monday, the Ukrainian parliament voted to impose martial law for 30 days in ten provinces bordering Russia, Belarus and Moldova's "breakaway republic" of Trans-Dniester. Martial law will start at 9am on Wednesday 28th November and run until the 27th of December. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Ukraine declares martial law in border and coastal regions – advice and information

News TeamNovember 27, 2018

On Monday, the Ukrainian parliament voted to impose martial law for 30 days in ten provinces bordering Russia, Belarus and Moldova's "breakaway republic" of Tra...

EuropeNewsPoliticalTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: Nationwide demonstrations in Nepal until Saturday – remain alert, avoid crowds

News TeamNovember 22, 2018

Biplov, the Nepal Communist Party, is holding demonstrations and rallies across Nepal from Wednesday until Saturday. Political rallies have turned violent in th...

South AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: Nationalist march confusion in Warsaw as Poland marks 100th anniversary of independence on Sunday

News TeamNovember 9, 2018

On Wednesday the Mayor of Warsaw, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, banned nationalists from marching through the city on Sunday due to security fears. On Thursday, a court overturned the ban, meaning the controversial march could go ahead. The far right r...

EuropePoliticalTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: Papua New Guinea prepares for APEC Leaders’ Week – info on visa changes, travel disruption

News TeamNovember 5, 2018

Papua New Guinea has already suspended the Visa on Arrival service, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week, which starts on Monday ...

Aus, NZ + PacificPoliticalTravel Warnings + Alerts

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

Quick Read: Islamists Protest Acquittal In Blasphemy Case For Third Day After Talks Fail

News TeamNovember 2, 2018

Hard-line Pakistani Islamists blocked roads in major cities for a third day on November 2 in protest against the acquittal of a Christian woman on death row for...

Quick Read

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: Blasphemy protests likely to continue across Pakistan – avoid crowds, be aware of potential for violence

News TeamNovember 1, 2018

Protests broke out in Pakistan on Wednesday following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Asia Bibi's death sentence in a blasphemy trial. Thousands have taken to the streets of major cities to protest the decision. Blasphemy is a very contro...

NewsProtests + DemonstrationsSouth AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the US State Department have both warned about the likelihood of terror attacks and abductions in Niger. For more coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO and State Department warn that terror attacks and kidnappings ‘very likely’ in Niger

News TeamOctober 24, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the US State Department have both warned about the likelihood of terror attacks and abductions in Niger. Plea...

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The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated travel advice for Burkina Faso, warning against travel to regions bordering Mali and Niger. Terrorist groups operate across the Sahel and terrorism remains a very real possibility. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO advises against travel to eastern border region in Burkina Faso

News TeamOctober 17, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated travel advice for Burkina Faso, warning against travel to regions bordering Mali and Niger. Terrorist group...

AfricaTerrorismTravel Warnings + Alerts

Wednesday 17th October is Dessalines Day in Haiti, and many people will be marking the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines with parades and protests across the island. There is concern that these protests could become violent. More on this and other travel safety news at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Haiti marks Dessalines Day on Wednesday, protests expected – advice for travellers

News TeamOctober 16, 2018

Wednesday 17th October is Dessalines Day in Haiti, and many people will be marking the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines with parades and protests across the island. There is concern that these protests could become violent. The US Embassy in Haiti...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaProtests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a warning about protests across Pakistan as the Supreme Court decides the fate of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy. More on this and other travel safety news at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Warnings of potential protests across Pakistan as Supreme Court decides blasphemy case appeal

News TeamOctober 12, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a warning about protests across Pakistan as the Supreme Court decides the fate of a Christian woman accused ...

PoliticalSouth AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

This photo shows a tranditional fishing practice in the Ivory Coast, in which the fisherman hits the water with a stick. On Saturday 13th October, local elections will take place in Côte d'Ivoire. Rallies and campaigns have been running for the last couple of weeks and will end on Thursday. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Local elections in Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday – avoid crowds, follow advice from authorities, monitor media

News TeamOctober 11, 2018

On Saturday 13th October, local elections will take place in Côte d'Ivoire. Rallies and campaigns have been running for the last couple of weeks and will end on...

AfricaPoliticalTravel Warnings + Alerts

National Pedestrian Day may cause travel disruption in Bolivia on Sunday - make sure you plan ahead!

Travel Advice: Strikes and protests expected across Bolivia on Wednesday – advice

News TeamOctober 9, 2018

On Wednesday, strikes and demonstrations are expected across Bolivia. Disruption to transport is likely. Travel advice There are links to government travel advice below that contains further information. You should avoid demonstrations, large ...

Protests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + Alerts

If you are heading to Vietnam, you should definitely read up on road safety and transport options. Vietnam's roads can be very dangerous, especially to travellers who are not experienced motorbike riders. More information and travel advice at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Heading to Vietnam? Know the risks of riding a moped or motorbike, plus more road travel tips

BethOctober 4, 2018

If you are heading to Vietnam, you should definitely read up on road safety and transport options. Riding a motorbike or moped in Vietnam can be very dangero...

Land, Road + RailSoutheast AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently updated the travel advice for Burkina Faso, following the release of an alleged terrorist video and a series of kidnaps of foreign nationals. More information and travel advice at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO updates warning of terrorism and kidnaps in Burkina Faso following recent incidents

BethOctober 2, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently updated the travel advice for Burkina Faso, following the release of an alleged terrorist video and a series o...

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On Sunday 30th September, Macedonia will vote in a referendum that asks whether the country should change its name, and demonstrations and protests in the lead up and as the results are announced are possible. A name change would the way for membership of the European Union and NATO, making this a consequential - and controversial - vote. More information and travel advice at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Macedonia to vote on name change, demonstrations possible – avoid crowds, monitor media

BethSeptember 27, 2018

On Sunday 30th September, Macedonia will vote in a referendum that asks whether the country should change its name, and demonstrations and protests in the lead up and as the results are announced are possible. A name change would the way for membersh...

EuropeProtests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its advice regarding kidnappings in Libya, warning that terrorist groups 'routinely use kidnapping as a tactic and are capable of conducting kidnapping across borders.' There is a 'realistic possibility' that criminal gangs and militias that kidnap people would sell the hostages to terrorists. For more news on this and other kidnap, ransom and extortion cases, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO warns kidnap is a routinely used tactic in Libya and terrorists are capable of cross-border kidnaps

BethSeptember 27, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its advice regarding kidnappings in Libya. Terrorist groups 'routinely use kidnapping as a tactic and are c...

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foreign and commonwealth office

Travel Advice: Police fire live rounds at protestors during general strike in Zimbabwe – advice and information

Travel Advice: Protests continue in Kerala over women visiting temple – advice and information for travellers

Travel Advice: Tropical Storm Pabuk to hit southern Thailand today – advice and information for travellers

Travel Advice: Travelling around Ecuador? FCO warns of increase in robberies on interstate routes, offers advice

Travel Advice: FCO travel advice for Xinjiang region of China and a personal note about the oppression of the Uighurs

Travel Advice: Planning a Christmas trip to Italy? FCO says keep an eye on luggage, especially during airport transfers

Travel Advice: Ukraine declares martial law in border and coastal regions – advice and information

Travel Advice: Nationwide demonstrations in Nepal until Saturday – remain alert, avoid crowds

Travel Advice: Nationalist march confusion in Warsaw as Poland marks 100th anniversary of independence on Sunday

Travel Advice: Papua New Guinea prepares for APEC Leaders’ Week – info on visa changes, travel disruption

Quick Read: Islamists Protest Acquittal In Blasphemy Case For Third Day After Talks Fail

Travel Advice: Blasphemy protests likely to continue across Pakistan – avoid crowds, be aware of potential for violence

Travel Advice: FCO and State Department warn that terror attacks and kidnappings ‘very likely’ in Niger

Travel Advice: FCO advises against travel to eastern border region in Burkina Faso

Travel Advice: Haiti marks Dessalines Day on Wednesday, protests expected – advice for travellers

Travel Advice: Warnings of potential protests across Pakistan as Supreme Court decides blasphemy case appeal

Travel Advice: Local elections in Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday – avoid crowds, follow advice from authorities, monitor media

Travel Advice: Strikes and protests expected across Bolivia on Wednesday – advice

Travel Advice: Heading to Vietnam? Know the risks of riding a moped or motorbike, plus more road travel tips

Travel Advice: FCO updates warning of terrorism and kidnaps in Burkina Faso following recent incidents

Travel Advice: Macedonia to vote on name change, demonstrations possible – avoid crowds, monitor media

Travel Advice: FCO warns kidnap is a routinely used tactic in Libya and terrorists are capable of cross-border kidnaps

Norway: Billionaire’s wife kidnapped, €9m cryptocurrency ransom demanded – police appeal for information

Kenya: Deadly terror attack targeted upmarket Nairobi hotel and business area – coverage and advice

Travel Advice: Canadian Government warns of ongoing threat of terrorism in Tunisia – advice and information

Expert Advice: Is it safe to go to Christmas Markets? Advice and info for Christmas travellers

Travel Advice: Planning a Christmas trip to Italy? FCO says keep an eye on luggage, especially during airport transfers

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