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Friday Finds: Last minute travel-related gift ideas that should arrive in time for Christmas

BethDecember 21, 2018

Maybe you are super organised and have all your presents wrapped and under the tree. Or maybe you are also working at 7pm on the Friday before Christmas, you ha...

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Expert Comment: The biggest and the most overlooked travel safety stories of 2018

BethDecember 21, 2018

Please note - the views in the following feature are those of the author and are not necessarily endorsed by Safe Travels Magazine. Before travel, we recommend ...

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

BethDecember 21, 2018

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CrimeEuropeIs it safe to...NewsTerrorism

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: Hurricane Willa ‘extremely dangerous major hurricane’ set to hit Mexico on Tuesday – advice and info

BethOctober 22, 2018

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 poss...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaNewsTravel Warnings + AlertsWeather

Friday Finds: Packing cubes, digital luggage scale, tick twister and more

BethOctober 18, 2018

My Amazon travel wish list is slightly out of control. Whenever I'm planning a trip, I research endlessly and part of that involves adding (many, many) new thin...

Friday FindsNews

Bleisure travel, or combining business travel with leisure time, is becoming increasingly popular, with almost half of all business travellers now extending trips by a few days. However, it is not without its challenges. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Feature: Brandon Thompson at Drum Cussac – Five Key Business Challenges of Bleisure Travel

BethOctober 18, 2018

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Duty of CareFeatures + AnalysisGlobal

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...

AfricaK + RTravel Warnings + Alerts

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia earlier around 18:00 local time on Friday 28th September, causing a tsunami with waves that measured up to 2m (6.6 ft). There are videos of the tsunami hitting Palu City and Dongla. There have been a series of large aftershocks in the region. Parts of Malaysia and the Philippines have also been affected by the earthquake. For more news, travel advice and embassy contact information, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Indonesia: 7.7 magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit Indonesia – travel advice and embassy contact information

BethSeptember 28, 2018

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia around 18:00 local time on Friday, causing a tsunami with waves that measured up to ...

Nature, Accidents + Acts of GodNewsSoutheast AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

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 ...

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...

CrimeK + RMiddle East + North AfricaTravel Warnings + Alerts

On Saturday morning, pirates boarded the MV Glarus off the coast of Nigeria, destroyed most of the communication equipment and kidnapped 12 of the 19 crew members - news and coverages from Safe Travels Magazine

Nigeria: 12 international crew members of Swiss ship kidnapped by pirates near Niger Delta

BethSeptember 24, 2018

On Saturday morning, pirates boarded the MV Glarus off the coast of Nigeria, destroyed most of the communication equipment and kidnapped 12 of the 19 crew membe...

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'As voters in the Maldives head to the polls, we pulled together travel advice and information to help keep travellers safe. Whatever the outcome, there is a chance of protests and the declaration of a state of emergency.' - Safe Travels Magazine

Travel Advice: As the Maldives vote in a contentious election, is it safe to visit?

BethSeptember 21, 2018

On Sunday 23rd of September, voters in the Maldives head to the polls in a contentious election. Whatever the outcome, there is a chance of protests and the dec...

NewsPoliticalSouth AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Italian priest Father Pier Luigi Maccalli was abducted from Bomanga, in the southern Makalondi district, on Monday evening - Safe Travels Magazine covers this as well as other cases of kidnap, ransom and extortion.

Niger: Italian priest abducted from Makalondi, near Burkina Faso border

BethSeptember 19, 2018

Authorities have confirmed that Italian priest Father Pier Luigi Maccalli was abducted from Bomanga, in the southern Makalondi district, on Monday evening. Some...

AfricaK + RNews

Nigeria: Boko Haram kills ICRC midwife abducted with two colleagues in March attack in Borno

BethSeptember 18, 2018

On Monday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that Boko Haram has killed aid worker Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khorsa. She was abducted i...

AfricaCrimeK + RNews

Europe: West Nile virus outbreak continues – Italy, Romania, Serbia and Greece see most infections and deaths

BethSeptember 17, 2018

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has released the latest figures for West Nile virus outbreaks in Europe. Italy, Romania, Serbia and Greec...

EuropeHealthNews

Venezuela: Three British journalists and their security team arrested at border crossing, handed to domestic intelligence

BethSeptember 17, 2018

On Friday morning, three British journalists were detained for eight hours in Venezuela. Cameraman and editor Barney Green, correspondent Dan Rivers and produce...

JournalismNewsSouth America

More information has come out about an attack in February on BBC journalists investigating black magic in Malawi

Malawi: Further details emerge of February’s ‘vampire’ attack on BBC journalists investigating black magic

BethSeptember 13, 2018

Back in February we reported on an attack on a group BBC journalists who were filming a documentary in Malawi. The reporters and their team were in a remote vil...

AfricaCrimeNews

Hurricane Isaac has been downgraded to Tropical Storm Isaac, but travel warnings are still in place. Make sure you read our actionable advice if you are in the Caribbean!

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Isaac to reach Lesser Antilles on Thursday – updated information and travel advice

BethSeptember 12, 2018

Tropical Storm Isaac (previously Hurricane Isaac) is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles on Thursday morning, and to keep moving through the Caribbean sea ove...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaNewsTravel Warnings + AlertsWeather

Hurricane Isaac is forecast to hit the Lesser Antilles this week. The islands that will be affected include Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis,, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands and Grenada.

Caribbean: Hurricane Isaac forecast to hit Lesser Antilles in coming days – information and travel advice

BethSeptember 11, 2018

While Hurricane Isaac - also called Tropical Storm Isaac in some reports - has weakened a little, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that it is stil...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaNewsTravel Warnings + AlertsWeather

Atlantic: Concerns Hurricane Florence could strengthen again and smash Bermuda, East Coast USA – advice for travellers

BethSeptember 7, 2018

Hurricane Florence is currently over the Atlantic, where she has weakened to a tropical storm. But experts say there is a decent chance she could strengthen to ...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaNewsNorth AmericaTravel Warnings + AlertsWeather

Russia: Belgian steel executive found dead after falling from Moscow apartment building – investigation underway

BethAugust 30, 2018

A Belgian expat has been found dead in Moscow after falling from a nine-story apartment building on Serafimovich Street, close to the Kremlin. Metallurgist D...

CrimeNewsRussia + Central Asia

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Feature: Anitha Karthik at Edinburgh Napier University – Storm surge: the misunderstood threat that can be as deadly as a tsunami

Feature: Dr Monica H Swahn at Georgia State University – Counterfeit alcohol is a growing concern for tourists abroad

Feature Robert McCabe at Coventry University – Gulf of Oman attacks: how merchant ships can keep safe in dangerous waters

Beth

Friday Finds: Last minute travel-related gift ideas that should arrive in time for Christmas

Expert Comment: The biggest and the most overlooked travel safety stories of 2018

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

Travel advice: Hurricane Willa ‘extremely dangerous major hurricane’ set to hit Mexico on Tuesday – advice and info

Friday Finds: Packing cubes, digital luggage scale, tick twister and more

Feature: Brandon Thompson at Drum Cussac – Five Key Business Challenges of Bleisure Travel

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

Indonesia: 7.7 magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit Indonesia – travel advice and embassy contact information

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

Nigeria: 12 international crew members of Swiss ship kidnapped by pirates near Niger Delta

Travel Advice: As the Maldives vote in a contentious election, is it safe to visit?

Niger: Italian priest abducted from Makalondi, near Burkina Faso border

Nigeria: Boko Haram kills ICRC midwife abducted with two colleagues in March attack in Borno

Europe: West Nile virus outbreak continues – Italy, Romania, Serbia and Greece see most infections and deaths

Venezuela: Three British journalists and their security team arrested at border crossing, handed to domestic intelligence

Malawi: Further details emerge of February’s ‘vampire’ attack on BBC journalists investigating black magic

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Isaac to reach Lesser Antilles on Thursday – updated information and travel advice

Caribbean: Hurricane Isaac forecast to hit Lesser Antilles in coming days – information and travel advice

Atlantic: Concerns Hurricane Florence could strengthen again and smash Bermuda, East Coast USA – advice for travellers

Russia: Belgian steel executive found dead after falling from Moscow apartment building – investigation underway

Beth