Safety Information

Get the 411 on scams, tricks, thievery and other dangers to watch out for when you travel in Europe and hints on minimizing the threats.

From Europe to Saudi Arabia, here’s where the U.S. Department of State is warning Americans not to travel.

It's home to some of the world's most popular tourist destinations, but the threat of terrorism has become a grim fact of life for parts of Europe.

Rick Steves' Europe

Thanks to a few high-profile terrorist attacks and riots across Europe and ongoing media coverage of things that are only ever bad, I’ve gotten a number of emails asking me if Europe is safe to travel

We're here to break down the travel safety advice from the Australian government's Smart Traveller service for countries around Europe.

Travel advisories, alerts and guidance for Army personnel stationed in Europe.

JANUARY is a popular time to book holidays for summer but a spate of terror attacks across Europe has put travellers on edge.

HOLIDAYS 2018: The big holiday getaway is on lots of Britons minds as they book trips to the sunshine over the summer break. Europe is still a top choice for holidaymakers, but which countries are safe to visit?

Between the chatter about a potential visa requirement for U.S. citizens crossing the pond and concerns surrounding safety, Europe has been no stranger to news headlines as of late. To top it off, the U.S. Department of State just issued a travel alert throughout Europe this summer, alerting Americans to the heightened risk of terrorism in light of the recent attacks in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Although the alert doesn’t pinpoint to any specific intelligence suggesting an imminent attack, it expresses a general apprehension about the potential for more attacks. “Credible information suggests that there is a continuing threat of attacks in Europe by individuals linked to or inspired by terrorist organizations like Da’esh (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda,” says William Cocks, a spokesperson for the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs. This doesn’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t book a trip. The alert, which became effective on May 1, is intended to inform rather than deter travelers from packing their bags. Here are a few other important things you should know about the alert.

Traveling in Eastern Europe is just as safe, if not safer, than visiting most capital cities in Western Europe. By taking the right precautions and preparing carefully, any uncertainty can be resolved before arrival.

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In the wake of a recent attack in Paris, here's what you need to know.

There is an increased global risk of terrorism. No country is immune from a terrorist attack, and no person is immune from becoming a victim of an attack. Terrorists have little regard for civilian casualties and, in many cases, attacks are designed to maximise casualties.

While a travel warning doesn't mean you shouldn't visit the continent, there are crucial tips for your safety to keep in mind.