On 26 July 2017, the US Embassy in Jordan warned its citizens that due to reported unrest and the potential for criminal activities, the Embassy has placed several areas of southern Jordan off limits for personal and official travel for all US Embassy personnel until August 6, 2017. The areas include the city of al-Jafr,…

Elections for the new constituent assembly are scheduled for 30 July 2017 and security forces have been out in strength since 23 July. The opposition is planning large street protests in the lead-up to election day. The Canadian Embassy, which provides consular support to Australians, has closed its office as its location is close to…

The Maldives and the Barrier Reef are famous scuba spots, but our readers also love some less obvious places for wrecks, weird fish and top diving companies For some excellent muck diving (on organism-rich but murky sediment), head to the Lembeh Strait in Indonesia, home to critters such as the mimic octopus, hairy frogfish and…

Large forest fires in France’s Mediterranean coast region have led to the evacuation of several towns and camping grounds. Monitor the local media and follow instructions from local authorities. The level of the advice has not changed. Exercise a high degree of caution in France. Source: Smart traveller

​​This travel advice has been reviewed and remains current. The level of advice has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in the United Kingdom. Source: Smart traveller