Best security websites for travelers
These sites provide intelligence and advice about the world's hot spots.
Travel.state.gov is a service offered by the U.S. State Department. Though critics say its travel warnings can be “overly cautious,” the site is usually a good starting point.
Osac.gov is the home page for the Overseas Security Advisory Council, which weds State Department and private travel intel.
Asigroup.com is the site of the risk-management firm ASI Group, which provides travel intelligence to business travelers. Sign up for its free daily “Hot Spots” briefing.
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Ipresscenter.com gives travelers “the skinny” on current foreign news by culling from online English-speaking newspapers.
Travellr.com is an online forum where various globetrotters “volunteer their expertise” to help other travelers. If you have a question about security—“or almost any other topic”—Travellr’s nomads will offer answers and advice.
Source: Travel + Leisure
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