لا انفعل بحدّة - A travel warning can be issued in response to a high-profile event, such as a kidnapping or political unrest. In general the particulars of what prompted a particular warning aren’t posted so don’t be scared off if you read about a vague disappearance of an American a few years back.

State Department travel warnings are at best a small piece of a pre-travel plan. No matter where you travel to you’ll get better service, a friendlier response, and be safer in general if you blend in. Don’t be disappointed if a particular place is too dangerous at the moment, leave it on your list - it may be OK in a decade or so.

[photo by: Lst1984]

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4 Responses to “Deciphering State Department Travel Warnings”

  1. Kim Kinrade Says:

    The Yanks were really friendly at the customs areas.

  2. foXnoMad » Can You Get A Refund If A Travel Warning Is Issued? Says:

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  3. foxnomad Says:

    I’m glad to hear that - in general I’ve had the same experience…except when they hear the word engineer.

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    [...] Deciphering State Department Travel Warnings The problem is that State Department warnings can be discouraging and difficult to understand since they encompass entire countries and last for long periods of time. [...]

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