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Practical guidesAt Fish River Canyon, the key decision is not how much scenery to see, but whether Hobas’s rim is enough or the group is ready for a self-sufficient trek to Ai-Ais.
Read guide →The security situation, fragile departure options and an active humanitarian crisis mean this is not the time to plan a tourist trip to South Sudan.
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Practical guidesA visit to Rabaul and Kokopo calls for the 1994 eruption, wartime memory, and current security and volcanic conditions to be considered together.
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Practical guidesThe war, the closure of Ukrainian airspace and the volatility of transport and other services mean that a leisure trip to Ukraine should be postponed. This guide explains what decision to make and what to verify if there is a non-tourist reason to travel.
Read guide →Movement restrictions, regional tensions and limited consular assistance make Eritrea an unreasonable tourism destination to plan for at present.
Read guide →Current official advisories, limited consular capacity and changing logistics make it prudent to postpone tourism in Russia.
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Practical guidesCurrent consular advisories agree: this is not a destination for tourism. The prudent decision is to postpone the trip and review official sources before reopening any plans.
Read guide →Current official advisories agree: this is not the time to organize a tourist trip to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region.
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Practical guidesOfficial advisories agree: instability, kidnapping risk and limited assistance make planning tourism in Niger unviable for now.
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Practical guidesLa Brea’s asphalt lake rewards a brief, accompanied visit, but the security context and variable services mean every detail should be confirmed.
Read guide →Current official advisories advise against travel to anywhere in Mali. Before booking, it is worth understanding why caution here begins by postponing the itinerary.
Read guide →Security, medical care and mobility make this an unsuitable destination for independent tourism or an organised getaway at present.
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Eritrea
Russia
Afghanistan
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Niger
Trinidad and Tobago
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