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TONGA | Fri, 16 Dec 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [547]
Getting around Tonga will generally be fine. There have been some blips on the country’s maritime safety track record, with the sinking of ferry Princess Ashika ceasing all inter-island travel temporarily in August 2009. In late 2010, a new ferry, ... Read more >
Tags: tonga, travel-advice, travel-safety-tips
SENEGAL | Sun, 11 Dec 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [810]
The US Department of State has issued an alert to its citizens warning of the potential for civil unrest and violence in Senegal prior to and directly following the upcoming Presidential elections scheduled for February 26, 2012. ... Read more >
Tags: africa, senegal, travel-advice, travel-alert
SLOVAKIA | Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [709] | Comments [2]
Slovakians value
their privacy and close ties, so they may seem distant and reserved at first.
This gradually changes once they get to know you. You should always address
people by their family names unless you're invited to use the first.
... Read more >
Tags: customs, europe, slovakia, travel-advice
SWITZERLAND | Tue, 26 Jul 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1125]
Visitors to Switzerland often find it remarkable how obedient as a
culture the Swiss are. There are rules and regulations for everything, some of
which might surprise the outsider. In each canton there are traditions and ways
of doing things, and ... Read more >
Tags: europe, law, switzerland, travel-advice, travel-legal
MONGOLIA | Thu, 30 Jun 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [783]
From border
bureaucracy to road rage to
extreme temperatures, Mongolia demands that you pay attention to your
surroundings and prepare accordingly. It is not an easy place to travel, especially
if you're by yourself, but the rewards ... Read more >
Tags: asia, borders, mongolia, roads, travel-advice, weather
WORLDWIDE | Mon, 2 May 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1429]
The US and other foreign government are warning
their citizens that extremists and Al Qaida splinter groups are very likely to
attempt to take revenge after the US announced it had found and killed Al Qaida
figurehead, Osama Bin Laden
These ... Read more >
Tags: travel-advice, worldwide
JAPAN | Fri, 18 Mar 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [3568] | Comments [3]
In light of the catastrophe in Japan many of you want to know about changing travel plans, cancelling trips getting out of there and obtaining refunds. You want to know "am I covered?" Well, you've come to the right place. Not only have ... Read more >
Tags: ami covered, asia, earthquake, insurance advice, japan, travel-advice, travel-alert, tsunami
WORLDWIDE | Fri, 25 Feb 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1343]
The situation across North Africa is changing day-by-day, sometimes hour-by-hour. We always advise travellers that one of their best safety measures is to monitor news and events. Here is a list of news sources to check for continuing coverage.... Read more >
Tags: egypt, jordan, libya, mid east, morocco, north africa, syria, travel-advice, yemen
TURKEY | Mon, 13 Dec 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [2624] | Comments [1]
Terror in Turkey? Or just a lot of gobble? The words ‘Terrorist threat’ can inspire many feelings in travellers: Fear, unease, and in many cases, irrationality. We’ll say it from the start though. It is no secret that Turkey is prone to terrorist ... Read more >
Tags: anzac, dawn service, europe, gallipoli, kurds, safety, travel-advice, travel-terrorism, turkey
FRANCE | Thu, 21 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [3642]
The plans of thousands of holidaymakers
have been thrown into chaos by an escalating confrontation between the
government and protesters angry at austerity measures.
As half-term school holidays approach,
President Sarkozy is promising ... Read more >
Tags: cancellation, europe, france, paris, protests, strikes, travel-advice, travel-alert
FRANCE | Mon, 18 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1763]
Two weeks after the U.S. controversially
issued a non-specific, Europe-wide terror alert, new information has been
revealed about a threat.
The French Interior Minister has revealed
Saudi Arabian intelligence sources told his government several ... Read more >
Tags: europe, france, paris, terror, travel-advice, travel-alert
MEXICO | Fri, 15 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [7971] | Comments [3]
A lot of people intending to travel to Mexico are concerned for their safety. They've read the travel warnings, they've seen the media reports about murders and drug wars, and yet they also know people who continue to travel to Mexico and return safely ... Read more >
Tags: central america, mexico, travel-advice, travel-safety
IRAN | Wed, 13 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [2687]
The U.S. Department of State released the
following Travel Warning for Iran on October 8, 2010. Iran Travel Warning
U.S. citizens are warned to carefully consider the
risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens ... Read more >
Tags: iran, mid east, travel-advice, travel-alert
GERMANY | Mon, 11 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [854]
When you hear about possible
terrorist attacks in Europe, Germany is usually among the countries mentioned
as a target.
This certainly isn't a reason to
avoid travelling there, but there are a few simple tips that can help you avoid
getting ... Read more >
Tags: europe, germany, terrorism, travel-advice
WORLDWIDE | Tue, 5 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1609]
The United States has
taken the unusual step of issuing a Europe-wide terror alert to its citizens,
prompting other governments, including Australia, UK, France, Sweden, and Japan
to follow suit with warnings to their own nationals.
In a ... Read more >
Tags: australia, europe, france, germany, japan, travel-advice, travel-alert, uk, usa
INDIA | Wed, 22 Sep 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1571]
As the New Delhi Commonwealth Games
staggers from crisis to terror threat and back to crisis there are two
questions on everyone’s lips: “should I go?” and “Am I covered by travel
insurance if I do?”
Am I Covered?
This is the
easier ... Read more >
Tags: games, india, security, terror alert, travel-advice, travel-alert
THAILAND | Fri, 17 Sep 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1526]
Security has been tightened in Bangkok and
Chang Mai as thousands of Redshirts plan to gather September 17 – 19 for
protests marking the 4 th anniversary of the 2006 coup. The US, UK, Australia and NZ governments
have re-issued warnings about ... Read more >
Tags: bangkok, chang mai, protests, thailand, travel-advice, travel-alert, violence
NEW ZEALAND | Mon, 6 Sep 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1754]
A state of emergency declared on Saturday
for earthquake affected Christchurch has been extended until midday on
Wednesday September 8 th . The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency
management has asked intending travellers to postpone travel ... Read more >
Tags: christchurch, earthquake, new zealand, quake, travel-advice, travel-alert
NEW ZEALAND | Sat, 4 Sep 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [6342]
A strong, magnitude 7.2
earthquake struck Christchurch just after 4:30 on Saturday morning 4 September
(local time).
There have been no reported
deaths, although there has been a steady stream of injured at the city's
hospitals. So far ... Read more >
Tags: christchurch, earthquake, new zealand, quake, travel-advice, travel-alert, travel-insurance, travel-tips
USA | Fri, 3 Sep 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1029]
A state of emergency has been declared in
North Carolina, and several boroughs of New York City (including Manhattan) are
on Tropical Storm Watch as Hurricane Earl continues to move up the US east
coast. Where Is Earl?
At 5pm EDT on Thursday ... Read more >
Tags: am-i-covered-if, hurricane earl, storm, travel-advice, travel-alert, travel-insurance, usa
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