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 …

U.S. Issues New Travel Advisory Updates For These 7 Countries Even the most beautiful and idyllic vacation destinations can pose the risk of crime, terrorism, and civil unrest that you may not be used to encountering in your everyday life. As a result of the constant changes around the world, the U.S. has just issued …

You’ve probably heard about the impressive Angel Falls —featured in the Disney and Pixar Movie “Up”—, or the beautiful Andes mountains, or the gorgeous Los Roques Archipelago and other breathtaking Venezuelan beaches.  And what you most definitely have heard about is the Venezuelan crisis and how dangerous it is to travel to this country. Venezuela …

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 …

Home to savanna forests, paradisaical beaches, and majestic mountains, Africa has a lot to offer to nature lovers and those hoping to escape the Western World, but how actually safe is it to visit? In this article, we bring you the 16 safest African countries for tourists, other destinations that may require extra vigilance, and …

Not even the gloomy travel advisories issued by the United States authorities have been able to slow down what’s been an incredible recovery journey for Mexico’s tourism sector. In spite of reports of violence and gang activity across major tourist destinations like Cancun, Americans keep flocking into the country in record numbers. And it’s time …

The U.S. State Department has just issued new travel advisory updates for nearly every country in the world. Handy guides that keep travelers in the loop regarding the safety of countries and help them to make informed travel decisions, travel advisories are useful tools curated by the Department of State that should always be consulted …

A resort haven where some of the world’s top hotel brands are located and the pristine, turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean line up the shore, Cancun draws in millions of visitors every year regardless of safety concerns. That is because it has been deemed a hotbed of both crime and kidnapping, but there may …

The United States has issued 9 new travel advisory updates for September. The updates, which were posted onto the State Department’s website just yesterday, were issued as we enter a busy fall and winter period of international travel and could have a significant impact on the travel plans of many. A diverse range of countries …