The information provided in the following sections is not meant to alarm you, but is simply provided as guidance. It is strongly recommended that you contact the State Department for additional information prior to traveling. Recorded messages provide information and travel warnings, if warranted, for most regions of the world. Develop and implement a security plan upon your arrival. Do not become complacent in low-risk areas.
Situations sometimes change rapidly.
In general, terrorists and criminals alike strike when and where they sense their targets to be most vulnerable, and they are most successful when security measures are low and daily routines are predictable. Vary arrival times, departure times, and routes that you normally take. Be alert to the possibility of surveillance. Always carry some cash to appease muggers who may resort to violence at finding no reward for their efforts. Turn over the small bills that you kept separate.