Caribbean: Officials reported the Western Hemisphere's first cases of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus common in parts of Africa and Asia. The first reported case was in St. Martin, but the...
Mexico: For decades, travelers and locals alike have avoided drinking Mexico City's water, with most opting to purchase bottled water instead of risking so-called Montezuma's revenge, a gastrointestinal ailment. Officials...
Spain: Extensive security checks at the border have dampened travel between Spain and British-ruled Gibraltar. The Spanish customs checks at the border crossing caused traffic delays as long as eight...
Argentina: For a second time this season, tourists were attacked by carnivorous fish in the Parana River. The Jan. 18 attack was at the same location as the previous incident...
Costa Rica: Officials announced a new immigration law that will place restrictions on 90-day visa renewals. As of March 1, travelers will not be allowed to renew visas by exiting...
South Africa: Two British tourists were attacked by a male elephant in Kruger National Park Dec. 30. The pair had been filming the elephant from their car when it charged...
Honduras: The U.S. State Department reissued a travel warning for Honduras Dec. 24, citing high levels of crime and violence as grounds for added precautions. The country has had the...
Ireland: National air carrier Aer Lingus announced that workers may strike, potentially causing flight disruptions in travel leading up to the busy Christmas holiday season. Workers at the airline cited...
Mexico: More than 150 cases of cholera have been reported across five states in central Mexico, with the highest number of cases in Hidalgo. At least one person has died....
France: Reservable cabs are on the rise in Paris, much to the chagrin of 18,000 Parisian taxi drivers. Until recent years, the Paris taxi lobby fought allowing minicabs, or VTCs...