Safety

Volcanoes, Natural Disasters and Weather in El Salvador

El Salvador is prone to earthquakes, hurricanes, and has active volcanoes. Here's how you can stay safe if a natural disaster occurs in El Salvador.

East Timor

Getting Around East Timor: Essential Transport Safety Tips

As tourism grows in East Timor, the lacking public transport system becomes more obvious. Our safety expert shares their tips on how to get around this island nation safely.

East Timor

Is Timor Leste Safe? Safety Tips to Know Before Travel

Frequent outbursts of violence and crippling poverty make East Timor a volatile place. Here's how to stay safe.

East Timor

Travel Tips: Understanding Political Tension in East Timor

Timor-Leste is only just emerging from a long struggle for independence from Indonesia. Here are a few safety tips to know before you go.

Dominican Republic

How to Avoid Sex Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Here's how to avoid being hassled on your trip to the Dominican Republic, and what you need to know about the local community.

Burkina Faso

Local Laws & Customs Tips for Travelers to Burkina Faso

Local laws in Burkina Faso, from imports and exports to photocopying your passport, sex and the cash economy, this is what you need to know before you go.

Burkina Faso

Is Burkina Faso Safe? Crime, Scams & Travel Safety Tips

Traveling to Burkina Faso? This is what you need to know about safety: street crime, theft, scams and places to avoid.

Iran

LGBTQ+ and Women's Traveler Safety Tips for Iran

While there is progress being made, there are still significant challenges for women and LGBTQ+ people in this devoutly Islamic country. Learn more with these tips to stay safe while traveling.

Malta

Water Quality & Floods in Malta: What You Need to Know

Water is a problem in Malta – there's either not enough or far too much. Here's what you need to know about flooding and water quality in Malta.

Germany

Is Germany Safe? Everything Travelers Need to Know

Just how real is the threat of terrorism in Germany? Find out how to travel safely, avoid crime, protests and other common dangers.