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Lebanon Unrest - Travel Alert

Travel alerts: Tue, 22 May 2012 | Views [47]

Four Gulf States have told their citizens they should not go to Lebanon under any circumstances, and warned those already there to get out as a tense political situation spills over into violence. Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain have all issued Do Not Travel warnings, and Sy… read more »

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Travel Safety News Daily - 22nd May 2012

WORLDWIDE | Tue, 22 May 2012 | Views [51]

We've gathered all the news you need to Keep Travelling Safely. Today - New quake rattles Italy after earlier tremor kills 7 - Three climbers die on Mount Everest - One-third of malaria drugs in Southeast Asia are fake - A Greece euro exit could make Lehman's collapse 'look like a tea party' World News      … read more »

Tags: news-daily, travel-safety

Russia – Eat, Drink and be Safe

RUSSIAN FEDERATION | Mon, 21 May 2012 | Views [871]

A trip to Russia means experiencing a whole different world, a unique culture filled with gracious people and rich, old traditions.  Part of this experience includes enjoying the incredible food and drink that can be found there.  Moscow and Saint Petersburg offer a huge variety of cuisine, with ethnic options like Chinese, … read more »

Tags: alcohol, russian-federation, travel-health, travel-safety, vodka

Natural and Health Hazards in Guyana

GUYANA | Fri, 18 May 2012 | Views [186]

An all but forgotten land, the country of Guyana sits nestled along South America's northeast coast.  Guyana’s own tourism association refers to it as “raw”, yet the unadulterated landscape and beautiful people who live there help to overcome any negative connotations the country has suffered over the years.   Despite … read more »

Tags: guyana, hazards, health, south-america, travel, travel-safety

Vietnam - Crime & Scams

VIETNAM | Fri, 11 May 2012 | Views [1726]

Unfortunately ripping off tourists is the national sport in Vietnam. Pickpockets, fake purchases and currency rip-offs, locals know frazzled travellers can be easy targets. But you don't have to be grist to their mill, if you follow a few simple tips on travelling safely and securely. Local Tricks If confronted … read more »

Tags: asia, crime, travel-crime, travel-safety, vietnam

The Terror Threat in Indonesia

INDONESIA | Mon, 7 May 2012 | Views [1287]

Indonesia, an exotic destination with a long and fascinating history, brimming with adventure, loaded with destinations to lure the traveller and simultaneously potentially one of the most dangerous places for Westerners.  Some of the most high-profile terrorist events in the past decade have taken place in Indonesia, … read more »

Tags: asia, indonesia, travel-safety, travel-terrorism

Denmark - Getting Around

DENMARK | Mon, 7 May 2012 | Views [281]

If you love riding your bicycle, you’ll love Denmark. Cyclists reign supreme here and often have --or think they have -- the right of way on roads. You can even rent bicycles for free. There are a plethora of bicycle lanes in cities like Copenhagen, and riders consider them their turf. If you step onto one of these … read more »

Tags: bicycles, cars, denmark, europe, travel-safety, travel-transport

Solomon Islands

SOLOMON ISLANDS | Fri, 4 May 2012 | Views [190]

The Solomon Islands (over 900 of them) is a gem in the heart of Melanesia: still a little off the beaten path, not so touristy, but warm all year (always around 27 degrees Celsius) with breathtakingly beautiful beaches, mountain peaks and picture perfect coral atolls. Increasingly people come here for the relaxing … read more »

Tags: oceania, solomon islands, travel-safety