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State Department issues Libya travel warning - read more about this forbidden destination

State Department issues Libya travel warning - read more about this forbidden destination Feb 21st, 2011 at 5:00PM: As the unrest in the Middle East continues, the US Department of State has issued a Libya travel warning, advising Americans to steer clear of the country, and especially of "gatherings" there. The Wall Street Journal reports: "'U.S. citizens in Libya should minimize overall travel in-country, exercise extreme caution when traveling, and limit all travel after dark,' the US said in a ...

State Department not budging on European travel warning

State Department not budging on European travel warning Oct 14th, 2010 at 3:00PM: The State Department's terror alert for Americans traveling and living in Europe is alive and well – and nobody cares. Even though there are concerns of a terrorist plot for a "Mumbai-style massacre," according to Fox News, the State Department isn't budging and Americans aren't paying attention. But, the good news is that at least the British haven't changed their level, which is "severe," ...

Register with the Department of State - International travel tip

Register with the Department of State - International travel tip Mar 14th, 2010 at 4:32PM: Utilize the U.S. Department of State's Travel Registration service. Yes, it seems like an invasion of privacy and feels like Big Brother is watching. However, in the case of natural disaster or political unrest, there is no better group of people to share your travel plans. It also works in reverse -- if you must be contacted in case of an emergency stateside. Travelers register their ...

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