Each day tens of thousands of people travel for business, vacations, and various other reasons, and most people are fortunate enough to arrive at and depart from their destination safely. While travel to many parts of the world is safe, there is a small but constant threat of encountering an act of terrorism. When traveling, not all dangers can be avoided but there are steps that one can take to protect and educate themselves while traveling.
The following tips and resources will help ensure that you have a safe trip.
Terrorism & Victim Assistance – information for international travelers who have become victims of terrorism and how the Office for Victims of Crime is helping
Travel Warnings – travel alerts and warnings from the U.S. Department of State, including consular information sheets for many countries
Travel Abroad – tips from the U.S. Department of State for traveling abroad, including safety information and customs regulations for various countries
Travel Advice – some great information and tips on travel and terrorism including information on how to stay safe
Terrorism & Travel – an article from the New York Times about a college course offered at the University of New Haven on travel and terrorism
Air Travel Security – an article with tips on air travel security with a focus on air travel and terrorism
Terrorism and Tourism – an article on the effects of terrorism on the travel and tourism industries
Dangerous Countries – a list of the ten most dangerous countries in the world with information explaining why the countries are dangerous
Terrorism Research – Total Intelligence Solutions is a partnership of various companies and government agencies that work together to learn about terrorism, the site include travel advisories and warnings
Council on Foreign Relations – information on various countries and foreign relations with some great information on terrorism
State Department Websites – a list of some of the best state department travel websites that offer information on safety and terrorism
Visa Processing Procedures – information from the US Department of State about visas for travelers from state sponsors of terrorism
Air Travel & Safety – information from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on air travel and safety
Risk Management – some great resources on risk management and travel safety, geared towards people getting ready to travel abroad
Health Safety & Travel – a great list of health, safety, and travel resources for anyone planning a trip, includes information on necessary vaccines when traveling abroad
Threat Assessments – a huge list of terrorism threat assessments and background
Security Advisory – the Department of Homeland Security's advisory systems with helpful information on the different threat levels
Ranking Terrorist Threats – a great article on ranking terrorist threats around the world and especially in the United States
Regardless of where in the world you are traveling, there is always a small chance that you could be involved in an act of terrorism. It is important to educate yourself as much as possible and stay away from very dangerous countries and cities in order to ensure your safety and health and make sure that you are not involved in a horrible act of terrorism.