ETHIOPIA – Exercise a high degree of caution. Updated 2013-05-09 There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Ethiopia. However, exercise a high degree of caution due to the volatile security situation. Regional Advisory for the borders with Eritrea (including the Danakil Desert), Sudan and South Sudan, as well as the Somali region Foreign Affairs […]
A liquor ban will be in effect May 12 and 13, during which all persons are forbidden from selling, providing, offering, buying, serving or consuming intoxicating liquor. Certain hotels and other establishments certified by the Department of Tourism (DOT) are exempted from the ban. Violators can face imprisonment and other penalties. Reminder: Foreigners are required […]
SUDAN – AVOID ALL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Sudan. The security situation in parts of the country is highly unstable due to high levels of violent crime and armed conflict. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/sudan
Warning – ARGENTINA – Countrywide – A countrywide strike by the Rail Automobile Union (UTA) on May 2, will affect long distance passengers. Strike will begin at 2 pm. Seek alternate mode of transportation. e-travel Alerts
Alitalia personnel will be on strike for 24 hours,Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight.
Be cautious when using automated banking machines, and only do so to withdraw money during business hours inside a bank. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/dominican-republic