Practical guides

Practical guides

Cameroon

Cameroon Requires Reviewing Every Leg Before You Travel

In Cameroon, a national alert level is not enough to plan a route: restrictions, risks and response capacity vary from one region to another.

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Iran

Iran requires postponing tourist travel for now

Iran’s heritage deserves preparation and time, but the security context and limited consular assistance mean that a tourist trip should wait.

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Malawi

Mount Mulanje routes, huts and weather for a planned trek

In southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje offers everything from a walk beside waterfalls to several days among plateaus and mountain huts. The important decision is not reaching the summit, but matching the route, bookings and weather margin to your plans.

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Monaco

Monaco-Ville on foot: the Rock, Saint-Martin and the harbour

A day in Monaco-Ville works best when you take the bus uphill and save the walking for the Rock, its gardens and the descent to the harbour.

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Somalia

In Somalia, tourism should remain on hold

Official advisories agree that Somalia currently does not offer the conditions needed to plan independent tourism or an organized getaway.

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Sudan

Tourist travel to Sudan should wait as the conflict continues

The priority is not to adjust an itinerary or look for an alternative entry point: while the conflict and humanitarian emergency persist, Sudan is not a viable tourist destination.

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Ethiopia

Lalibela and why to postpone a trip to Amhara

Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches remain a major place of worship and living heritage. As of 20 September 2026, advisories recommend not travelling to Amhara.

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DR Congo

Postpone a Leisure Trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The combination of conflict, health risks and limited response capacity means this is not an appropriate time for a leisure trip to the DRC.

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Pakistan

Lahore: From the Fort to Shahi Hammam and the Shalimar Gardens

A visit to Lahore makes more sense when you distinguish the royal precinct, the walled city and the water garden—without overlooking a security context that requires last-minute checks.

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Chad

Chad requires postponing tourist travel for now

Current official advisories make Chad an unreasonable choice for a tourist trip at this time. The useful decision is to postpone it and monitor changes through official sources.

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Iceland

Heimaey: connecting the harbor, recent lava and the memory of 1973

On Heimaey, the Eldfell volcano and Eldheimar Museum help you decide whether a ferry stopover is enough or whether it is worth staying overnight as the sea conditions change.

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Jordan

Travel to Dana and Feynan in Jordan should wait for now

Dana and Feynan connect a mountain village, sandstone gorges and an ancient mining district. It is a route to prepare carefully and revisit when the regional context allows.

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