Traveling abroad presents certain risks for Americans, especially in light of the recent bombings in London, England. For the most part, terrorists are the problem, although drug, gang, and criminal activities can also be a factor. In addition, local health conditions can be a separate problem. Thankfully, the U.S. State Department regularly issues and updates Consular Information Sheets for every country in the world. These sheets give valuable information to travelers, information you must know before you take your next trip.
As mentioned, the Consular Information Sheets provide important information for travelers. You can also check the State Department’s Current Travel Warning list to see which nations the U.S. government encourages Americans to avoid altogether. Currently, the following countries are listed:
Uzbekistan
Kenya
Iran
Iraq
Congo-Kinshasa
Nepal
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
Afghanistan
Haiti
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Indonesia
Yemen
Colombia
Lebanon
Central African...