Travel warnings are issued by governments and are decided based on the information they gather. They serve to inform citizens of the situation in that particular country, and whether any travel there is safe or not. Travel to Australia is generally regarded to be safe, though things have changed lately, in keeping with the changing situation worldwide. Though Australia has not directly experienced terror attacks, the threat of one has definitely increased, with the recent blasts on the Indonesian island of Bali, which lies close to Australia and is frequented by Australian tourists. The only travel warning against Australia is from Japan, whose tourists and travelers pump in about $2.7 billion into Australia’s economy every year. This travel warning warns against the rising rate of crime, including theft and muggings, in Australia. Read article
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WASHINGTON — The United States on Saturday warned US citizens against traveling to Mali due to current “instability” after a military coup in the west African country.”The situation on the ground remains fluid and unpredictable,” cautioned the State Department in the travel warning, saying “law and order is not assured” in the wake of the […]
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Canadians are strongly advised to remain vigilant and avoid large crowds. In recent years, a number of grenade attacks have taken place throughout the country, particularly in Kigali and the Southern Province. The attacks usually occur at nightfall and take place at busy locations such as bus stations. On January 3, 2012, a grenade explosion […]
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Almost everyone has heard travel horror stories. From robberies to scams, it is important to be informed about what to possibly expect on your luxury travel vacations. The most common stories of being ripped off abroad involve currency, purchasing “priceless artifacts” and being trapped by taxis. Take a look at these common ways people are […]
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We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Egypt because of the unsettled security situation and the high threat of terrorist attack. If you are currently in Egypt and hold concerns for your safety, you should consider leaving. If you decide to remain in Egypt, you should exercise extreme caution. Read article
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There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate. You should remain vigilant in public places including on public transport. On 21 March 2012, a bomb exploded outside the Indonesian Embassy in Paris. There have been no reports of any casualties. It is not clear at this time if the Embassy was the […]
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Jerusalem: Israel is calling on its citizens to stay away from Turkey because of intelligence warning of imminent attacks against sites frequented by Jews and Israelis there.The Prime Minister’s counter-terrorism office issued the warning on Tuesday. It said “terror groups are planning to carry out attacks against Jewish and Israeli sites inside Turkey in the […]
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ADDIS ABABA (AFP) – Ethiopia attacked an Eritrean military base Thursday over the killing of five European tourists on its territory this year, accusing its neighbour of training “hit-and-run terrorists”. Amid international appeals for restraint, government spokesman Shimeles Kemal threatened further attacks against its neighbour as long as it posed a threat to its security […]
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TOURISTS planning a Bali holiday have been urged to “reconsider” after it emerged five terrorists killed by Indonesian police were plotting to bomb a bar and shops popular with Australians.The La Vida Loca bar is located in the Double Six complex at Seminyak, just north of the tourist mecca of Kuta beach. Read article
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There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. High profile British interests in Greece should remain vigilant and regularly review their security measures. Attacks have involved the use of explosive devices against Greek institutions, commercial interests and diplomatic targets. Some attacks have included […]
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