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,…
'We are setting up a really good quality offer for Tunisia and this is going to take some time' Source: Independent
Both crew members were removed after the altercation Source: Independent
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…
Go green with a city break packed with socially responsible restaurants and sustainable shopping Source: Independent
Homosexuality is illegal in Burma but every August, LGBT groups rally for a religious event. Gemma Taylor visits the Taung Pyone Spirit Festival Source: Independent
The picturesque highway from San Francisco to LA was battered by floods last winter, but an emergency walking route for residents is now a tempting trail for hikers too The coastal drive along Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles is one of the world’s great, classic trips. Anyone planning on doing it anytime…
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