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Iran

Iran’s Capital, Language and Currency—and What to Verify Before Travel

Tehran, Persian and the rial help put Iran in context. The available information does not confirm current conditions for tourist travel.

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South Sudan

South Sudan: What You Can Establish Before Planning a Trip

Available information identifies South Sudan and its capital, Juba, but is not enough to recommend a visit. Here’s what is firmly established—and what to verify before making decisions.

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Syria

Essential facts about Syria and what to check before travelling

Syria is in Western Asia, and its capital is Damascus. The information available helps locate the country, but cannot confirm current conditions for travel.

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Egypt

Egypt before you choose a route: geography and basic facts

A first look at Egypt’s region, capital, language and currency, with clear guidance on what to check before your trip.

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DR Congo

Geography, languages and travel checks for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa is the capital of a Central African country with five languages listed in the record and the Congolese franc as its currency. A first reference point, not a practical travel guide.

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Routes

Samoa

Savaiʻi follows Matavanu’s trail through lava, villages and coast

A two-night route linking the Saleaula lava field, Afu Aʻau and the Taga blowholes without treating the island as a rushed day trip.

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Nature

Sri Lanka

Knuckles from Deanston and Riverston: how to choose the right hike

Two access points, two different paces and one important decision: in Knuckles, choose a specific hike before booking accommodation or transport.

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Culture

Gambia

Kunta Kinteh Island, Albreda and Juffureh beside the Gambia River

A visit to Kunta Kinteh Island becomes more meaningful when experienced as a whole: island, riverside villages and forts that tell the story of trade, slavery, abolition and the diaspora.

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Israel

Israel holiday travel should be postponed while conditions remain unstable

Official advisories and the possible disruption of routes make it prudent to postpone tourism and remain flexible until conditions change in a verifiable way.

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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau travel plans should wait while risks remain

The Bijagós Archipelago brings together exceptional natural and cultural assets, but the security, health and emergency-response context advises against planning an independent tourist trip to Guinea-Bissau for now.

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Myanmar

Myanmar Requires Postponing Tourist Travel

The security situation and changing restrictions mean that Myanmar is not a viable tourist destination for now. The prudent decision is to postpone the trip and review official advisories before reviving any plans.

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Nature

Guyana

Iwokrama: combining the canopy walkway, river and mountain

Iwokrama is best experienced as a stay of several nights: the canopy walkway, the Essequibo and Turtle Mountain offer very different rhythms and levels of exertion.

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