This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.
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Browse destinationsWhether you're in a car, riding a motorbike or buzzing around town on a scooter, know the risks and take steps to stay safe on the roads.
This page explains our travel advisories for destinations, how we develop and update our travel advisories and what each advice level means in travel advisories.
Read our advice on travelling to places that experience extreme weather events.
Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, and what to do if someone is kidnapped overseas.
Protesting can range from a few people at a small local rally to a large demonstration with thousands of people. Read more to learn how to stay safe if there are protests or civil unrest while you're travelling.
All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.
This page has general information on visa-free travel to European countries.
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