The U.S. Is Now the Place That Other Countries are Warning Travelers About Visiting

Government-issued travel warnings are nothing new to American travelers. Whether it’s in the wake of a terror attack or in anticipation of hurricane season, the U.S. State Department regularly issues Travel Alerts and Warnings to its citizens, cautioning them of any areas where travel might be deemed unsafe. What we’re not used to is being the place that other countries are warning their residents about, which unfortunately is now the case in the Bahamas, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

While the U.S. has issued three dozen travel advisories and warnings this year alone, it’s not often that the shoe is on the other foot. But it’s not the first time foreign travelers have been warned about problems in the U.S. In April, the U.K. updated its American travel advice section to note that “LGBT travelers may be affected by legislation passed recently in the states of North Carolina and Mississippi.”

International visitors are heeding the warnings and seem to be feeling some increased tension. According to Fortune, visitors to Times Square admitted to being nervous about the recent violence and protests, with one Irish traveler saying, “I don’t like to be in crowded places anymore.”

H/T: Fortune

Source: thepointsguy.com