Utqiaġvik, (formerly known as Barrow, population of around 5,000 people) is the town that experiences the polar night. Located above the Arctic Circle,
it's about 500 miles northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. The polar night begins in mid-November and lasts until late January, during which the town remains in twilight or darkness,
and one quarter of all days in Utqiagvik don’t go above zero degrees. On Nov. 18 2024 the sun will set at 1:27 p.m. local time, and it won’t reemerge from its long slumber until Jan. 22, 2025.
Utqiagvik will enjoy endless daylight between May 11- Aug. 19, 2025.
Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Seoul are the most vibrant and diverse Asian cities that offer a mix of history, culture, cuisine, and modern attractions that make them favorites among visitors.
Tokyo, Japan: A fascinating blend of traditional culture and cutting-edge modernity, Tokyo offers everything from ancient temples and serene gardens to bustling shopping districts and futuristic technology.
Bangkok, Thailand: Known as the "City of Angels," Bangkok is famous for its vibrant street life, ornate temples, and bustling markets. The city's food scene is also a major draw, with countless street food vendors offering delicious local dishes.
Singapore: This cosmopolitan city-state is a melting pot of cultures, offering a mix of modern architecture, lush green spaces, and a thriving arts and culinary scene.
Hong Kong: A dynamic metropolis with a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, Hong Kong is known for its stunning skyline, vibrant nightlife, and world-class shopping and dining options.
Seoul, South Korea: A city that seamlessly combines history and modernity, Seoul boasts ancient palaces and temples alongside cutting-edge technology and fashion. The food scene is also exceptional, with a wide range of traditional and contemporary dishes.
Top attractions and activities in Tokyo, Japan, an amazing city in Asia
Must-See Attractions
The Imperial Palace: A beautiful and historic site surrounded by lush gardens.
Ueno Park: A large public park that's perfect for a relaxing stroll, especially during cherry blossom season.
Tokyo Skytree: Offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Senso-ji Temple: Tokyo's oldest temple, located in the vibrant Asakusa district.
Shibuya Crossing: One of the world's busiest intersections, a must-see for any visitor.
Popular Activities
Explore Akihabara: Dive into the world of anime, manga, and electronics.
Visit Tsukiji Outer Market: Try some of the freshest seafood and local delicacies.
Experience Kabuki Theater: Watch a traditional Japanese performance at the Kabuki-za Theater.
Shop in Ginza: Enjoy luxury shopping and high-end dining.
Local Foods
Sushi: Fresh and delicious, you can find it almost anywhere in Tokyo.
Ramen: A must-try noodle dish with various broths and toppings.
Tempura: Lightly battered and fried seafood and vegetables.
Sakura Mochi: Sweet rice cakes filled with red bean paste, often enjoyed during cherry blossom season.
Top attractions and activities in Bangkok, Thailand, an incredible city in Asia.
Must-See Attractions:
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew: This stunning complex is home to the Emerald Buddha and offers a glimpse into Thailand's rich history.
Wat Pho: Known for the Reclining Buddha, this temple is also a great place to experience a traditional Thai massage.
Chinatown: A bustling area filled with vibrant markets, delicious street food, and cultural sites.
Chatuchak Weekend Market: One of the largest markets in the world, perfect for shopping and experiencing local culture.
Floating Markets: Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to see vendors selling goods from boats.
Popular Activities:
Ride the Sky Train: A convenient way to get around the city while enjoying air-conditioned comfort.
Street Food Tours: Bangkok is famous for its street food. Don't miss trying dishes like Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, and satay.
Night Bike Tour: Explore the city's vibrant nightlife on a bike tour.
Spa Day: Relax with a traditional Thai massage or spa treatment.
Kimchi: A staple in Korean cuisine, fermented vegetables that are spicy and tangy.
Bibimbap: A mixed rice dish with vegetables, meat, and a fried egg on top, served with gochujang (chili pepper paste).
Korean BBQ: Cook your own meat at the table, usually served with various side dishes.
Tteokbokki: Spicy stir-fried rice cakes, a popular street food.
Jakarta, home to over 10 million people, is sinking at one of the fastest rates in the world by an average of 1-15cm a year; almost half the city is now below sea level and within 50 years Jakarta will be under sea. Jakarta sits on swampy land, the Java Sea lapping against it, and 13 rivers running through it.
The greater urban area has a population of 30 million; only about 2-4% of its waste water is treated. The government had chosen to relocate the capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo; the move, which expected to take place by 2045, would cost up to $33bn (£27bn);
it would require an area of 30,000 to 40,000 hectares to house between 900,000 and 1.5 million people.
Standing at 1,070 ft (326 m), the incredible glass Bailong Elevator,
which was built onto the side of a cliff in the national park located at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (China) and offers stunning views of the karst formations, is the world’s tallest outdoor lift and open to the public since May 2002.
The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1887-1889; it was officially completed on March 31, 1889.
Traveling can expand people's mind and lead them to new and exciting experiences, such as 60% of the world's lakes are located in Canada; over 30 million people in China live in caves;
a person in Switzerland averagely consumes 22 pounds of chocolate per year; and some parts of the Great Wall of China were made with sticky rice.
Mt Everest, Nepal, (8,848 meters or 29,029 ft) is the highest point on earth, and it’s still growing at an estimated 4mm a year.
Three-fourths of Japan is covered by mountains, including more than 200 volcanoes. There are around 1,500 earthquakes every year in Japan.
Great Wall of China was the biggest military construction on earth. It was built between the 7th and 4th centuries BC in China, and is made up of 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi) sections of actual wall, 359.7 km
(223.5 mi) of trenches and 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers.
Wrangell St. Elias is the America's largest national park (13.2 million acres), it stretches from one of the tallest peaks in North America, Mount St. Elias (18,008), to the ocean.
Venice, which connects to mainland Italy by bridges and one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture, is sinking
at 1 cm a year or 1 inch every 12.5 years. Mexico City is sinking at an average rate of 10cm annually, 10 times faster than Venice.
The Tuvalu, a chain of atolls and reefs dotted across 350 miles of the South Pacific, is barely 7 feet (2 meters) on average above sea-level, it is predicted that the island may be submerged in the next 30 to 50 years.
The Seychelles’ 115 coral and granite islands, which are home to jungles, beautiful beaches and waterfalls, may be underwater by the end of the century.
The Marshall Islands, an island country located in the northern Pacific Ocean comprising 1,156 individual islands and islets and 24 low-lying coral atolls, lie just few feet above sea level.
U.S. citizens need advance visas to visit these countries:Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso,
Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cameroon, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comores Islands, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic,
Egypt, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Republic of, India,
Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea - North, Korea, Republic of (South) (for business), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon,
Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru,
Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland (Eswatini),
Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vanuatu,
Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
According to US News,
Switzerland (GDP: $813 billion; GDP per Capita, PPP: $77,324; Population: 8.70 million),
Germany ($4.22 trillion; $57,928; 83.1 million),
Canada ($1.99 trillion; $52,058; 38.2 million),
United States ($23.0 trillion; $69,288; 332 million),
Sweden ($627 billion; $59,324; 10.4 million),
Japan ($4.94 trillion; $42,940; 126 million),
Australia ($1.54 trillion; $55,807; 25.7 million),
United Kingdom ($3.19 trillion; $49,675; 67.3 million),
France ($2.94 trillion; $50,729; 67.5 million), and
Denmark ($397 billion; $64,651; 5.86 million)
are the 10 best countries in the world for 2022.
In January, the most popular places where people like to visit are Singapore; Scotland; Montgomery, Alabama;
Enumclaw, Washington; Valparaíso, Chile; Toblach, Alto Adige, Italy; Oman; Southern Serengeti, Tanzania; French Polynesia; and Anguilla.
In November 2022 six airlines including Frontier, Air India, TAP Portugal, Aeromexico, El Al and Avianca were required by the US government to pay $622.3 million
for refunds to passengers and penalties because their flights were either canceled or significantly changed.
The Most Expensive Days to Fly.
December: Saturday before and after the holiday weekend
December: Wednesday before the holiday weekend
December: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday before the holidays
Book flights at least three weeks ahead of travel;
Book flights on a weekend;
Book hotels on a Friday night;
Start the journey on a Thursday or Friday;
Extend short, weekday-only trips to include a Saturday night.
Bhutan, a tiny country in the Eastern Himalayas nestled between India and China, raised the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) / tax from USD $65 per night to USD $200
per night for its international visitors. Previously visitors to Bhutan were subject to a mandatory Minimum Daily Package Rate (MDPR) of $200 to $290 per person per night, depending on the number of travelers and period of travel, of which $65 was paid
to the government as a SDF, and the remaining amount was used for lodging, guide, transportation and lodging. International visitors now pay around USD $450 a day that includes
a $200 daily fee (as a SDF) paid directly to the government and about $250 separately paid for their accommodation, meals,
mandatory tours and other travel expenses.
Bhutan's goal is to focus on "rich visitors", rebrand Bhutan as “an exclusive destination,” attract “discerning tourists” and reduce the number of tourists.
In Hong Kong people can be caught for carrying zip tie (also known as a hose tie, cable tie, or tie wrap), which a type of short plastic
fastener for holding items together, primarily electrical cables and wires. They can be punishable
by up to 2 years in jail under the Summary Offences Ordinance, and the new charge carries a maximum jail sentence of 10 years under the Crimes Ordinance of "National Security Law". This strange law can be interpreted so broadly
that people can be arrested and kept in jail for carrying a pen to "forge signatures".
In the U.S. beginning October 1, 2020, every American air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license,
state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States; REAL ID-compliant cards
are marked with a star at the top of the card. As of 2/2020, 48 of the 50 states
are presently issuing REAL IDs, nearly 100,000,000 Americans already have REAL IDs. Some two-thirds of the existing US state driver's licenses are not compliant with a post-9/11 security law set to go into affect on
October 1. Those who are not compliant will not be able to fly if they don't have other forms
of REAL ID-compliant identification.
Vatican City, which is a walledenclave within the city of Rome,
has a size of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of 842; it is the smallest sovereign
state in the world by both area and population; it owns anthem and coins!
In 2014 Americans made 68.3 million overnight trips to other countries; the busiest month for overnight international trips in 2014 was July (7.6 million), and the least busy was February (4.4 million).
In 2014, top 10 U.S. airlines carried the most passengers were Southwest (126.7 million),
Delta (106.2.million)
International visitors in the U.S. grew every year since the end of the recession in 2009; in 2014 around 74.7 million foreign travelers visited the U.S., of which the top visitor markets were Canada (30.7 percent), Mexico (23.2 percent), United Kingdom (5.3 percent), Japan (4.8 percent), Brazil (3.0 percent), and China (2.9 percent).
In 2000 China was the 24th largest market for international visitors to the U.S.; by 2014 visitation from China increased by over 700 percent, and the country is now the 6th largest market.
There were 23 airports in 2014 with more than one million incoming passengers from international origins to the U.S.; New York (JFK), Miami, and Los Angeles airports received the most international passengers, with 13.6, 9.6, and 8.9 million passengers, respectively.
Ash from the May 1931 eruption of Aniakchak fell at a rate of a pound per hour at the Chignik villages, 65 miles to the south. The blast was heard 200 miles away and the ash sprinkled the ground nearly 700 miles from the source. The eruption left a caldera 250 deep and one-half mile wide.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul (65 rooms) at Sultanahmet, which was built in Turkish neo-classical style in 1919, was once a Turkish prison. This mustard-yellow hotel,
surrounding a landscaped courtyard garden—formerly the exercise yard, retains hints of its past, including an inmate’s inscription on a marble pillar,.
Twin Farms, a late-1700s stone, pine, maple, and brick farmhouse and lodge (20 rooms) in Barnard, VT, is used to be the home of Sinclair Lewis, who is the first writer from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.
The New York Subway is one of the largest public transportation systems in the world by number of stations, with 468 stations in operation
and 842 miles (1355 km) of track and delivered over 1.71 billion rides (2013); its first underground station was opened in 1904, and around 40% of its stations is above ground.
New York City served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790, before it was moved to Philadelphia and then Washington D.C. George Washington, the first President of the United States, was inaugurated in New York in 1789 at the site of Federal Hall.
Atlanta (GA) is not only home to many of the civil rights movement's key leaders and organizations in the U.S., but is also home of the largest Hindu Temple in the world outside of India.
Atlanta (GA) is home of the world's largest drive-in restaurant, the Varsity, which is able to accommodate 600 cars outside and more than 800 people inside, and makes two miles of hot dogs, 2500 pounds of potatoes, 5000 fried pies and 300 gallons of chili from scratch daily.
Atlanta is the fifth city to be the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia; its capital included Savannah (1776-1778), Augusta (1778-1796),
Louisville (1796-1870), Milledgeville (1807-1868), and Atlanta since 1868. The Georgia Capitol Dome located in Atlanta is one of 10 state capitol domes that is covered in gold leaf layered in 43 ounces of pure gold.
Atlanta is the only city in North America destroyed by a fire as an act of war during the American civil war.
Germany was the first country to implement Daylight Saving Time (DST); on April 30, 2016, the government set clocks to be turned forward 1 hour at 11:00 p.m. (23:00).
The seat pitch (the distance between two seats) of Spirit Airlines, a famous carrier for squeezing passengers' knees, is only 28 inches while most airlines have 31-inch pitch sizes.
Between 2000 and 2013, the U.S. population grew by 12.2 percent, from 282 million to 316 million.
In 2013 the top three network airlines — United, Delta, and American — together carried 39.7 percent of total passengers traveling on U.S. airlines, and low-cost airlines — Southwest, AirTran, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Virgin America, and Allegiant — carried 26.9 percent of U.S. airline passengers.
Paris, the capital of France, is the home of the most visited art museum in the world, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay,
and the Musée National d'Art Moderne; around 22.4 million visisted Paris, making it one of the world's top tourist destinations in 2014.
France is the most visited country in the world; 83 million tourists visited there in 2012.
2012 was safest year for air travel since 1945. There were only 23 accidents, including passenger and cargo flights, resulting in 475 fatalities in 2012, compared with the 10-year average of 34 accidents and 773 fatalities per year.
Every day, around 10,000 people, who do not plan to catch a train, enter
New York’s Grand Central Terminal to gawk at the ceiling embellished with gold constellations, browse shops, and take tours.
On September 11, 1976, a group of Croatian nationalists hijacked a US airplane and planted a bomb in a coin locker at Grand Central Terminal, the resulting explosion wounded over 30 people and killed 1 police officer.
There are 106 cities around the world with flights to Hong Kong.
There are 21 direct flights from New York, NY to Hong Kong, daily.
The estimated number of airlines directly operate between Hong Kong and Paris, France: 39; San Francisco, CA: 35; Washington, DC: 33; Singapore : 32; Beijing, China: 27; and Tokyo, Japan: 23.
The estimated number of passenger seats / flights daily connecting to Hong Kong are 342,400 seats / 53 flights from Washington, DC; 539,000 / 61 from San Francisco, CA; 550,100 / 69 from Los Angles, CA; 494,000 / 37 from Paris, France;
812,000 / 27 from London, UK; 417, 700 / 35 from Rome, Italy; 435,000 / 38 from Singapore; 289,000 / 10 from Paris, France; and 385,400 / 31 from Tokyo, Japan.
The smallest aircraft (less than 70 seats) flying to Hong Kong is a 30-seat EM2 operated by United from Los Angeles, CA; a 44-seat ERJ operated by Jet India from Washington, DC; a 46-seat ATR operated by Air France from Rome, Italia; and a 70-seat CRJ operated by China from San Francisco, CA.
The world record for the highest seasonal total
snowfall was measured at Mount Baker Ski Area,
Washington State, United States, during the 1998–1999 season;
Mount Baker received 2,896 cm (1,140 in) of
snow.
The previous record holder is Mount Rainier, Washington, which received 2,850 cm (1,120 in) of snow during the 1971–1972 season.
Allegiant Air joins Spirit Airlines as the second U.S. carrier to implement
fees for carry-on luggage. The charge is up to $30 for carry-on luggage stored in overhead bins.
Spirit Airlinescharges up to: $40 for carry-on-bag, $43 for first checked bag, $150 for a seat assignment, $199 for a front seat, $10 per phone booking, $17 for
passenger usage fee (buying tickets online - the fee can be avoided by buying a ticket at the airport) each way,
$5 for printing a boarding pass at airport, $2 for printing a boarding pass at kiosk, $10 for a snack, and $15 for a drink.
Although the Spirit airlines has the highest fee charges, its pilots were among the lowest paid pilots in the United States.
Four greatest contributions to civilization stem from ancient China are the invention of the compass, the invention of papermaking, the invention of gunpowder, and the invention of printing.
The border between Canada and the United States is the world’s longest border: 5,525 miles - including 1,538 miles between Canada and Alaska.
Canada is the second largest country (3,855,103 square miles) in the world behind Russia, and it also has more inland waters and lakes than any other country.
In 2011 the top North American cruise destination was the Western Caribbean followed by the Bahamas, accounting for 27.0 percent and 20.8 percent of total cruise ship visits, respectively.
In 2010, 59.8 million visitors came to the U.S., most of them came from:
1. Canada 20.0 million;
2. Mexico 13.5 million;
3. U.K. 3.9 million;
4. Japan 3.4 million;
5. Germany 1.7 million;
6. France 1.3 million;
7. Brazil 1.2 million;
8. S. Korea 1.1 million;
9. Australia 0.9 million; and
10. Italy 0.8 million.
There were about 36.8 million flights carried over 2.4 billion people to around the world in 2010.
There are approximately 61,000 people traveling by airplanes over the U.S. at any given time.
There were 94 aircraft accidents, 23 of those were fatal, and number of people killed by these accidents was 786 in 2010; there was one accident for every 1.6 million flights.
Around 21% of all aircraft accidents in 2010 is runway excursion, which is caused by an aircraft that goes off the runway during takeoff or landing.
The black box carried on an airplane is actually painted bright orange to make it more visible in an aircraft's wreckage.
It is a tough stainless metal-and-plastic case containing two recorders, and is installed in the rear of the aircraft. The black box records information about airspeed, direction,
altitude, accelerations, engine thrust, rudder, and spoiler positions from sensors that are located around the aircraft.
U.S. ferries carried an estimated 103 million passengers and just over 37 million vehicles in 2009. Washington, New York, and California had the greatest number of ferry passengers, accounting for 15.0, 6.8, and 7.7 percent of total passengers, respectively.
Ferries in Washington carried the greatest proportion of vehicles as a percent of total vehicle boardings (26.9 percent), followed by Louisiana (12.4 percent) and Alaska (11.6 percent). The states with the most ferry vessels were California (62 vessels), New York (56 vessels),
Massachusetts (52 vessels), and Washington (46 vessels).
The U.S. has 503 airports, each serves at least 2,500 passengers a year.
China has added about 40 airports in the last decade alone, bringing its total to 166. The top eight airports commanded about half of all passenger traffic.
The top three -- Beijing,
Guangzhou and
Shanghai's Pudong -- handled half of all cargo traffic.
Hong Kong, the world’s most expensive city, has the most Rolls Royce’s per capita.
If you're connecting to the ship's onboard cell tower, you'll pay roaming fees around $5 per minute.
Under new federal rules that go into effect in March 2010, airlines must provide adequate food and potable water for passengers within two hours of an aircraft being delayed on the tarmac.
Airlines have to get aircrafts in the air within three hours, or allow the passengers off. The new rules apply to U.S. airlines and domestic flights. The new regulations authorize fines of as much as $27,500 per passenger for violations.
On average, Americans traveled 36.1 miles per day in 2009, a 10.2 percent decline from 2001. Men traveled more than women, averaging 40.9 miles per day compared with 31.5 miles per day for women. For both genders, people in their prime working years traveled more, with persons aged 36 to 65 traveling the most.
As of May 2009, the mean annual wage of a flight attendant was $43,350, with a low of $25,420 and a high of $71,280.
Starting June 1, 2009, adult U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean (17 nations) to have the U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, or other document approved by the
Department of Homeland Security. This is the second phase ofthe Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
The fee for tourist visa (L Visa) issued to a U.S. citizen, who comes to China for sightseeing or visiting family members or friends or for other personal affairs,
is $130 while the fee for citizens of other countries is $30. And it seems increasingly likely that China does not welcome American people visiting its country.
In 2008, there were 79.3 million people visiting
France, while 58 million and 57.3 million people visited the
United States and
Spain, respectively. The next lines are
China (53 million),
Italy (42.7 million), and
United Kingdom (30.2 million).
Atlanta, GA - Avoid going to the southern part of the city, and downtown at night.
Baltimore, MD - The city has some of the worst rates of dangerous offenses, including the 10th-worst aggravated assault rate, and the fourth-worst murder rate in the U.S. Don’t go to anywhere, except downtown.
Boston, MA - Don’t go to Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury at night, and be wary in Chinatown, the North End and Fenway.
Chicago, IL - Avoid visiting the West Side and anywhere south of 59th Street.
Cleveland, OH - Don’t go to Cleveland Heights, Lakewood and Euclid.
Detroit, MI - The city has one of the 10 highest rates for three of the four types of violent crime identified by the FBI. It has the sixth-highest murder rate, the fifth-highest robbery rate, and the second-highest rate of aggravated assault. Don’t go to the city after dark.
Houston, TX - Be careful if traveling through Downtown, south and east Houston at night.
Flint, MI - The city has a poverty rate of 36.2% . The number of violent crimes committed in Flint increased for all categories stemmed from drugs and gangs. Avoid traveling through city at night.
Los Angeles, CA - Be wary in Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Long Beach, and to avoid visiting Watts, Inglewood and Florence.
Little Rock, AK - The city has one of the highest rates of aggravated assault and forcible rape in the country. Don’t go to this city after dark.
Memphis, TN - The city has high rates for all the violent crimes, it has the sixth-highest rate in the country. Avoid going to the city after dark.
Miami, FL - Be aware of break-ins and pick-pocketing in the Miami area.
New Haven, CT - The city has the highest rate of violent crime on the east coast; it has the eighth-highest rate of robbery and the fourth-highest rate of assault in the U.S. Avoid visiting this city after dark.
New York, NY - Be wary in Times Square and at the Statue of Liberty, and avoid walking at night in Harlem, the Bronx or Central Park at night.
New Orleans, LA - Be wary in Northwest of Dauphine Street, northeast of Ursulines Avenue, north of St. Charles Avenue and south of the Magazine Street area.
Oakland, CA - The city has the 10th-highest rate of rape, the ninth-highest murder rate, and the second-highest robbery rate in the country. Avoid going to the city at night.
Pittsburgh, PA - Avoid visiting Mount Oliver, Hill District, Homewood-Brushton and Hazelwood.
Rockford, IL - One of the most dangerous cities with heightened rates of violence; avoid visiting this city after dark.
St Louis, MO, - The city was rated the most dangerous city in the country based on FBI data. Avoid going to northern area between the airport and the city center.
Stockton, CA - One of the most miserable cities to live, huge percentage of unemployed residents, which may have contributed to horrible crime rates in the city; avoid going to the city after dark.
Washington DC - Avoid visiting Northeast and Southeast, and don’t go to Union Station after dark and Anacostia, day or night.
Security Awareness Overseas - This booklet provides information on security awreness to American citizens living and work abroad.
Emergencies Abroad - This site provides information on Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts.
