Tons of trash piled up in the streets, violent uprisings, bins on fire, and protests are part of what travelers visiting France will see right now. Tourists must be careful and learn about what is happening in this popular destination. For weeks, trash has been piling up in Paris. Collectors refuse to pick it up …
Visitors to coastal Florida might soon find an unwelcome visitor on their beaches. Researchers are tracking what could be the largest recorded mass of sargassum seaweed to pass through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. If correct in their predictions, masses of the foul-smelling seaweed will begin washing up on Florida’s beaches in the …
While American travelers are enjoying or getting ready for spring break travel, the government of the United States has just issued a travel warning for one of the top destinations this season: Mexico. The U.S. State Department shared on Monday an official travel warning addressing multiple concerns, recognizing safety threats, and sharing advice related to …
Costa Rica is a popular getaway given its close proximity to the U.S., with stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and welcoming locals. These are just a few of the highlights of this Central American paradise. What is normally considered to be a safe destination for travelers, Costa Rica has had an uptick in violent crime recently. As has …
Travelers worldwide are eager to visit Italy this year, and the most iconic places, like Venice, are usually on everyone’s bucket list. Despite the clichés and the large crowds, this destination remains attractive and keeps charming its visitors, but there’s currently a peculiar situation, and this time it has to do with drought. According to …
The news coming out of Peru has not been very promising in recent months, with protests gripping the country, forcing the closure of the country’s most famous site, Machu Picchu, and bringing tourism to a halt. However, the recent announcement that the famed archeological site will reopen to tourists Wednesday, February 15th is a long …
Travelers heading to Mexico this winter or for spring break should take caution or, in some instances, consider canceling their trip. The U.S. State Department has travel advisories in place for all but two Mexican states. Six Mexican states are under the most severe level 4 “do not travel” advisory. Rather than issue a blanket …
The situation in Turkey after the 7.8 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes and the aftershocks is devastating. Over 20,000 people have died, tens of thousands of people are injured, and thousands of buildings have collapsed. At the moment, there are rescue teams across the country assisting citizens in the most affected areas. Turkey is currently in a …
Travelers are ready to explore the world in 2023, but not all destinations can provide a safe and good experience for international visitors. The United States Department of State issued 12 new travel advisory updates for travelers in January. During the past few days, the government has shared new travel information for these countries: Iraq …
Local taxi drivers throughout Cancun have blocked main roads and access to the airport. This strong reaction to a recent court ruling that officially made Uber legal has taxi drivers taking desperate measures. Due to violence in the past and active threats against Uber drivers and passengers, the U.S. State Department has issued a warning …
The world-famous tourist attraction Machu Picchu has been closed indefinitely because of ongoing protests in Peru. Entrance to the site, the Inca Trail Network, and rail services in the area have all been suspended by Peruvian officials. 418 visitors, including 148 foreign tourists, were stranded at the site for hours on Saturday but have since …
New year, new travel rules. We are all very glad that most countries across the globe have removed all COVID-19-related entry requirements, but the travel experience hasn’t exactly gone back to pre-pandemic reality. Lonely Planet has recently shared a list of the three big changes American travelers need to know for 2023, and these are …