One of the best ways to get the inside scoop on travel safety is to visit your own government's international travel safety information and warnings website. You'll find up-to-date travel information, details on potential safety issues ranging from pickpockets to terrorism, even weather warnings.
While each country researches and maintains travel information and warnings for use by its own citizens, any traveler can read and benefit from the useful details available online. Here are some of the things you'll find on each country's foreign travel information pages:
United States Department of State
- Country Specific Information
- Safety Issues Articles
- Travel Alerts
- Travel Warnings
- Worldwide Caution
The United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office:
- Travel Advice By Country
- Travel Warnings
- Latest Travel Advice
Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada:
- Travel Reports and Warnings
- Country Profiles (especially "Country Insights" sections)
Travel guidebooks, newspaper articles and online travel forums are also excellent sources of information.
While you're on vacation, be sure to check newspapers, websites or television news reports for current information and advisories.
