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Bag snatching from motos is the most common crime against tourists in Phnom Penh. Landmines remain a hazard in rural areas — never walk off marked paths. Thai-Cambodia border conflict zone — avoid within 50km. Sihanoukville has seen rising crime.

Honduras has one of the highest homicide rates in the Western Hemisphere. Avoid travel after dark. Use only trusted transportation. Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula require heightened vigilance. Hurricanes and tropical storms Jun-Nov. Earthquake zone. Flooding common in rainy season.

Nairobi has significant crime including carjacking and armed robbery. Use trusted transport. Do not walk after dark. Northeastern Kenya near Somali border is Level 4 Do Not Travel (terrorism). Safari areas are generally safe with reputable operators.

BOOK HOTEL BEFORE ARRIVAL (genuinely limited). FLIGHTS: be prepared to remain if disrupted — trip disruption insurance + charter provision essential. DENGUE: DEET 30%+ (frequent/continuous). MMR confirmed. WATER: bottled + purification tablets. SWIMMING: Anibare Bay only (hazardous elsewhere). CASH: carry AUD for entire stay.

Petty theft and express kidnapping in Lima. Tourist robberies on Inca Trail and in Cusco. Use ATMs inside banks only. Peru is earthquake-prone. El Nino can cause severe flooding.

Petty theft and scams targeting tourists common in major tourist areas. Women travelers should exercise extra caution. Monsoon flooding Jul-Sep can strand travelers. Kashmir has security restrictions. India-Pakistan border is restricted.

Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Natural disasters are the primary safety concern: earthquakes, typhoons (Jun-Oct), volcanic eruptions, and tsunami risk. Download disaster notification apps. Know your hotel's evacuation plan.

Level 4 — Do Not Travel. High risk of wrongful detention (up to 5 years) and torture in detention. Avoid nighttime travel, especially the airport-Caracas route. Do not cross from Colombia (border region). Valid visa essential. Delete sensitive social media before travel; maintain a proof-of-life protocol with family. U.S. Embassy Caracas has been suspended since March 2019 — no in-country consular services; contact U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia. State Dept 24/7: +1-202-501-4444. (Corrected 2026-07-18.)