DR CongoPostpone a Leisure Trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The combination of conflict, health risks and limited response capacity means this is not an appropriate time for a leisure trip to the DRC.
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Pakistan
PakistanLahore: From the Fort to Shahi Hammam and the Shalimar Gardens
A visit to Lahore makes more sense when you distinguish the royal precinct, the walled city and the water garden—without overlooking a security context that requires last-minute checks.
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Chad
ChadChad requires postponing tourist travel for now
Current official advisories make Chad an unreasonable choice for a tourist trip at this time. The useful decision is to postpone it and monitor changes through official sources.
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Iceland
IcelandHeimaey: connecting the harbor, recent lava and the memory of 1973
On Heimaey, the Eldfell volcano and Eldheimar Museum help you decide whether a ferry stopover is enough or whether it is worth staying overnight as the sea conditions change.
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Jordan
JordanTravel to Dana and Feynan in Jordan should wait for now
Dana and Feynan connect a mountain village, sandstone gorges and an ancient mining district. It is a route to prepare carefully and revisit when the regional context allows.
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Namibia
NamibiaFish River Canyon from Hobas: choosing between a viewpoint and a trek
At Fish River Canyon, the key decision is not how much scenery to see, but whether Hobas’s rim is enough or the group is ready for a self-sufficient trek to Ai-Ais.
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South Sudan
South SudanSouth Sudan Calls for Tourism to Be Postponed for Now
The security situation, fragile departure options and an active humanitarian crisis mean this is not the time to plan a tourist trip to South Sudan.
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New GuineaRabaul and Kokopo: Understanding a Caldera That Reshaped Life
A visit to Rabaul and Kokopo calls for the 1994 eruption, wartime memory, and current security and volcanic conditions to be considered together.
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Ukraine
UkraineUkraine Calls for Tourist Trips to Be Postponed While the Conflict Continues
The war, the closure of Ukrainian airspace and the volatility of transport and other services mean that a leisure trip to Ukraine should be postponed. This guide explains what decision to make and what to verify if there is a non-tourist reason to travel.
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Eritrea
EritreaEritrea calls for tourism plans to be postponed for now
Movement restrictions, regional tensions and limited consular assistance make Eritrea an unreasonable tourism destination to plan for at present.
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Russia
RussiaA tourist trip to Russia should wait amid risks and uncertain exit options
Current official advisories, limited consular capacity and changing logistics make it prudent to postpone tourism in Russia.
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Afghanistan
AfghanistanAfghanistan requires postponing any tourist travel for now
Current consular advisories agree: this is not a destination for tourism. The prudent decision is to postpone the trip and review official sources before reopening any plans.
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