Mexico is so hugely popular for Americans that they’re rewarded with a special travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department. How is it so special, you might ask? Well, it’s the only country where the State Dept. takes time to delve into each state rather than sum up the country as a whole. Truth …
Earlier this year, we published a travel security alert for Colombia, where tricksters were running rampant, and some situations actually became fatal. Turns out Colombia is not alone in South America when it comes to playing dangerous games with tourists’ lives. The U.S. Embassy of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s phenomenal capital city, has issued a new …
Asia is home to some truly phenomenal places to visit, but travelers may want to think twice about 3 destinations with safety concerns. This, of course, derives from the U.S. State Department, which has been dishing out travel advisories for multiple popular getaways in recent months. These 3 new advisory updates are not quite as …
Another day, another travel security alert from a U.S. Embassy. This time, it’s for the most popular country in the world. Yesterday, the U.S. Embassy of France issued an alert for the entire country of France. As the host of the Summer Olympics, it’s not entirely shocking there is a travel alert ahead of time. …
Lots can be said about Brazil, but one thing is for sure – it’s a phenomenal place to visit. We wish we could finish that sentence by saying it’s a phenomenal place to visit for all types of travelers, but that’s just not the case right now. Family vacations and solo trips might be a …
The Caribbean is generally considered very safe to visit, regardless of the destination. Sure, Venezuela comes with extreme risks, Jamaica can be iffy, and Cuba can be a hassle to visit, but there is one country that has undoubtedly become a no-go zone. Backed by multiple traveler advisories from the U.S. State Department and now …
As winter is wrapping up, it’s only natural for travelers to have their eyes set on the pristine beaches of Mexico’s eye-popping coastlines. Although, it just so happens they will have to wait one additional day this year before leaping into spring. Bummer! Another downside is the U.S. Embassy just released a security warning for …
As travelers are seeking sunny getaways this time of year, the Caribbean is among the best for winter sun. Most destinations in the region are deemed safe, especially the mega-popular destinations. However, one popular island is getting a ‘bad rap’ with the latest travel advisory warning from the U.S. State Department. The last thing travelers …
The world is a beautiful place, but not every destination is a safe haven for outsiders. Many factors go into what makes a certain place safe or not, but there’s enough data for the U.S. State Department to discourage visiting a hefty list of countries. There are 21 countries listed as ‘Level 4: Do Not …
With as much chaos the world has seen in recent years, and even more so in recent months, it’s no surprise more travel warnings have been issued. Whether it be threats of terrorism in France or the need to avoid certain Middle Eastern countries, traveling comes with risks, at least according to the U.S. government. …
This week, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel advisory update for Mexico. At first glance, not too much has changed: The same places that the State Department flagged earlier this year for the highest risk to travelers remain flagged, while the same places that were marked as lower-risk destinations remain as such. With …
When it comes to traveling the world, some destinations are more popular than others. Beautiful beaches, picturesque views, and iconic attractions all rank highly on the list of things the average traveler is looking for from their next trip. Unfortunately, even when a country offers all of these things, it isn’t always considered a …