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None of us has the US State Department To remind us that the world has gone a bit crazy in recent decade, but they certainly remind us of the potential dangers when they travel the world.
In May alone, 21 travel advice were reissued.
Some have important updates, and others just remind us of approaching our travels with a mentality “We are no longer in Kansas”.
Although you probably don’t have Russia or Somalia on your wish list, there are a multitude of popular destinations with recent updates that deserve your attention.
To be from the safest to the most risky, these are all 21 re -published travel advice this month:
Level 1: Exercising of normal precautions
“Exercising normal precautions” is in principle the same as “nothing to see here, people. Keep it moving”.
Although crime can take place everywhere at any time, the good news is that 4 countries have been re -issued with ‘Level 1’ names, which gives the ultimate green light for your next adventure.
So if you are planning to go VanuatuOne of the world’s last boundaries for tourism, or Europe’s Blip-on-the folder Liechtensteinor even more popular Switzerland or JapanChances are that you have a seamless journey.
Also throw in Paraguay for a good measure. It was again published as ‘Level 1’ on April 30, so that the cut barely was missing.
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
Before you dive to ‘level 2’ destinations, it is important to note that many of the favorite outings of Americans are referred to as such.
Paris, Cancun, Punta Cana … The list will continue. What indications of ‘level 2’ really mean is that it is generally considered safe, but it has been reported that it is informed of the effort to be informed.
For example, Cancun is undoubtedly the favorite international holiday destination of Americans, but even as safe as it feels, there have been rare cases of violence in tourist areas. You just never know …
The US Department of Foreign Affairs has reissued 11 ‘level 2’ advice in May. This means easy to be more aware of your environment for the following destinations:
- Indonesia
- Cuba
- Uruguay
- Philippines
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Spain
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Italy
Belgium and Italy are the newest additions, published on 22 and 23 May, exclusively for worrying about terrorism.
Level 3: reconsideration reconsider
Level 3 is where things become a little more Dicey. Strangely enough, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should not know the family of my ex-girlfriend, because I always reconsider traveling to their family gatherings, but I wander …
Planning a trip to a ‘level 3’ destination requires more planning than all previous categories.
I have been considered ‘level 3’ in several places and have never had problems, but it is important to take advice seriously because they are based on the most recent Intel.
In this case, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued only 2 advice in which Americans are encouraged to reconsider their plans:
Guyana has seen a noticeable peak in crime figures, while Trinidad and Tobago experience various problems.
They not only have to deal with violent crime, but there have been terror threats and abductions, with an emphasized launtry list of worries.
No wonder Frontier Airlines has canceled all flights here …
Level 4: Don’t travel
Level 4 is about as simple as it becomes. If you visit a ‘level 4’ destination, you can in many cases have problems with Embassy if you are in a sticky situation, whether it is unlawful detention due to random enforcement of laws or worse.
As you can certainly find out why, Russia heads the most recent updates of level 4, followed by a few other no-go-zones:
- Venezuela
- Myanmar
- Somalia
Stay to tell yourself ‘You are now the captain’ about a bowl with Caps crunch. It is not necessary to sail to Somalia.
May roundup
In total, the US Department of Foreign Affairs updated the following 21 travel advice in May:
- Azerbaijan (Level 2)
- Belgium (Level 2)
- Cuba (Level 2)
- Germany (Level 2)
- Guyana (Level 3)
- Italy (Level 2)
- Japan (Level 1)
- Liechtenstein (Level 1)
- Myanmar (level 4)
- Peru (level 2)
- Philippines (Level 2)
- Russia (Level 4)
- Somalia (level 4)
- Spain (Level 2)
- Switzerland (Level 1)
- Tajikistan (Level 2)
- Trinidad and Tobago (Level 3)
- United Kingdom (Level 2)
- Uruguay (Level 2)
- Vanuatu (Level 1)
- Venezuela (level 4)
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