Eastern Europe is one of the most underrated, yet fascinating regions to explore as a tourist. Sadly, misinformation regarding safety levels, and the notion that Eastern countries are a hotbed of wars, with weak democracies, and where pickpockets run amok have certainly not helped their cause – but to which extent are these beliefs true? …

This week, numerous protests erupted across Peru over an apparent democratic backsliding, leading to the removal of the sitting President, widespread civil unrest – including the storming of airports and cancellation of flights – and a 30-day state of emergency. With this in mind, many travelers are now wondering: is it time to cancel their …

For the third time since 2018, Jamaica has declared a new state of emergency, following a streak of violence that’s been affecting the entire country, including tourist zones. But how is this time different from the ones before, and how actually serious is the situation on the ground? In simpler terms, should you cancel your …

The world’s largest active volcano began erupting late Sunday night. Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island, covers half of the island and is actively spewing ash and lava from its summit. Currently, there are no evacuation orders. However, local authorities did issue an ashfall warning for the Island on …

Despite recent concerns about crime rates, Los Cabos has been named one of the safest destinations in Mexico in a new official study. The Pacific gem, comprising the tourist hotspots of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, is experiencing a surge in bookings lately, proving it is not only low risk, but also …

While it may have seemed like the darker days of Covid were behind us, the silent threat remains very much real, as several countries battle a new potentially disruptive wave. The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shortened to CDC, is keeping track of the developments, and has now added a further 6 …

From the sandy beaches of the world-famous Riviera Maya to its picturesque Pacific Coast, Mexico has been grappling with an increase in violence lately. Although Cancun suffered the brunt of it, and in the midst of a long-awaited tourist season, it is now Puerto Vallarta that has woken up to the news the U.S. has …

The government has changed the Bahamas travel advisory from Level 3 to Level 2 The U.S. State Department updated the Travel Advisory page for The Bahamas on March 28 and lowered the travel advisory level from “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution”. It is now safer to visit The Bahamas! According …

Ever since Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, American citizens who are due to arrive in Europe, and particularly in the Eastern fringes of the continent, have been expressing concerns regarding the impact of war on travel. Those are not unfounded: with both the United States and its NATO partners severing …

In light of the developments surrounding new variant Omicron in recent weeks, the World Health Organization has updated their travel and health guidance. On November 30, the WHO released an official advisory to persons 60 and older, unvaccinated travelers and those with certain health conditions to put their upcoming travel plans on hold for now.  …

After announcing a national vaccine passport for travel, Canada has taken another big step towards the resumption of international travel by lifting its global non-essential travel warning that has been in place since the pandemic began. Canada Lifts Non Essential Travel Warning Canada issued a global ‘do not travel’ advisory after the pandemic began in …

While travel continues to open up around the world, many U.S. travelers are planning their winter getaways to popular sunny destinations. Before booking your flight, ensure you know the current advisory in place for the country you plan on traveling to this winter. In terms of Covid-19, some countries are fairing far better than others …