Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.
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Browse destinationsIn many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.
Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.
No matter who you are, where you're going and what you're doing, get travel insurance. Learn how to choose a policy that's right for you.
A handy checklist to tell you what you need to do before you head off on your trip.
Civil unrest is conflict between different groups of people living in the same country. It can be peaceful or violent. Read more to learn how to stay safe if there is civil unrest while you're travelling.
There’s plenty you can do to reduce the risk of theft, muggings and robberies when you travel.
All travellers face risks overseas. Risks can be higher for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in some destinations.