TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

The news can always alert you to major conflicts in your destination area, but you should be prepared for the unexpected. Check for any possible risks to tourists at the U.S State Department website (travel.state.gov) in their travel warnings section. Warnings with regards to violence are usually well-known due to news coverage, so it won't be much surprise that certain countries are not safe for tourists.

What may not be reported in the news as often, are outbreaks of disease in various parts of the world. They may not be newsworthy, but you need to know before you plan your trip. The CDC website (www.cdc.gov) offers warnings for even minor disease outbreaks around the world.