Foreign Office's full list of forbidden countries Brit tourists must avoid

( Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) The world is a large place, and many of us want to explore as much as we can. But, there's a whole host of countries Brits are advised to avoid, according to the government. There are various factors as to why...

International Travel 23 January

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UK puts 9 more countries on its travel red list, their territory occupies about 16% of world's landmass

Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon and Mozambique, along with the French overseas territories of Mayotte and New Caledonia, represent the nine newest additions to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO)’s travel red list, where trips to the...

The 11 countries British tourists should avoid due to safety concerns according to the Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a new warning regarding travel to some countries in Africa, including Chad, Niger, and Somalia, due to significant safety concerns. However, areas in a further 43 countries should also be...

Foreign Office lists 54 countries to avoid in updated travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory list, warning British tourists to avoid 54 countries due to safety concerns -- and a number of African nations are featured. The list includes 11...

Foreign Office warning on 54 countries UK tourists should avoid

The Foreign Office has unveiled the latest list detailing 54 destinations that Brits are being urged to avoid over safety fears. Among the list are several African countries. UK travellers are strongly advised to completely avoid all travel to 11...

Updated Foreign Office travel advice in list of over 50 countries to avoid

The UK's Foreign Office has issued an update for British travellers. Officials have flagged 54 nations as places to avoid due to serious safety concerns, with a number of African countries making the list. Brits are advised to avoid all travel to...

Foreign Office warning on 54 countries UK tourists must not travel to this year

The Foreign Office has just rolled out an updated list outlining 54 countries that British tourists are advised to avoid visiting this year due to safety concerns. Africa prominently features on this cautionary roster. Specifically, travellers are...

54 of world's most 'dangerous' countries Brits should not travel to

The world's most dangerous countries has been revealed in a list of 54 places not to travel to, according to the Foreign Office (FCDO). And the updated list shows thirty of the countries deemed unsafe for British tourists are in Africa. The...

Why Super Eagles’ eye-of-the-needle mentality must be curbed

When the draw for the 2026 World Cup African qualifying series was made in July 2023, many football fans believed that Nigeria would easily qualify from Group C due to the quality of players available for selection and the Super Eagles’ pedigree...

All the countries British travellers are being warned to avoid visiting in 2025

There are several reasons a country might be on the UK government’s ‘Do Not Travel’ list. It could be because of conflict, security, health risks, extreme weather or legal differences with the UK. Basically it’s anywhere that your health, safety...

Foreign Office updates 54 countries UK tourists 'must not travel to'

The Foreign Office has updated its 54 countries UK tourists must not travel to this year. In a 54-strong list, the Foreign Office, or FCDO, has revealed the "world's most dangerous countries" with Africa dominating the list. Out of these 54...

The highlights of cruising the South Pacific aren’t always the islands

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Every country on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list in January 2025

There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel to certain places (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget,Google the weather, and check if your passport and travel insurance are in...

Exciting Updates from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism – November 2024 Issue

Bonjour from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism! November was a vibrant month for the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), marked by milestone events and groundbreaking initiatives driving sustainable tourism development across the region....

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Nigeria Listed Among World’s High-Risk Countries For Travel In 2025 –Report

Nigeria has been listed as one of the countries posing a high security risk in a new global study assessing security, health, and climate change risks for 2025. This classification places Nigeria one level below the "extreme" risk category,...

First batch of international tourists arrive

Cruise liner Queen Elizabeth brought the first batch of international tourists for 2025 as it docked at the Suva Port yesterday. The ship, which embarked from Sydney, Australia, brought hundreds of tourists, mostly Australians, to Fiji’s shores....

Every country currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

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Shark Attack Kills Italian Tourist, Injures Another in Egypt

ISAF reports that deaths from shark attacks have risen dramatically. Credit: Terry Goss / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 A shark attack off Egypt’s Red Sea coast claimed the life of an Italian tourist and left another injured, officials confirmed on...