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These Are the Safest Caribbean Countries Right Now,…

The safety situation for travelers in Jamaica has improved somewhat compared to last year, according to the U.S. State Department. On the federal agency's 4-level travel advisory scale, Jamaica was moved down late last month from level 3, which stands for "Reconsider Travel," to level 2, "Exercise increased caution." The primary concern remains areas with…

Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from travel to the U.S.

The Trump administration signed a proclamation Wednesday suspending travel to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citing national security interests, the proclamation states that the identified countries lack sufficient vetting and screening processes needed to detect foreign nationals who may…

The 10 Safest Countries in Africa to Visit in 2024

These 10 African countries have earned the safest rating from the U.S. State Department. Among travelers interested in visiting Africa, some of the top safety concerns often cited include crime, political unrest, and the targeting of LGBTQ+ people.  While it’s true that many places on the continent…

Countries That Use the US Dollar as Currency

Exchanging currency is a perennial pain in international travel. Fortunately for U.S. vacationers, there are a bunch of destinations, including many tourism heavy hitters, where no exchange is necessary.  Often in an effort to protect against inflation or stabilize a rocky financial situation, as Western Union explains, several countries have adopted the greenback as their…