It’s always been unwise (though often possible) for international travelers to ignore political and economic difficulties in countries they visit; nowadays, increasingly volatile situations suggest that a little extra pre-trip research may be in order. The World Status Map uses information from the State Department, World Health Organization, the National Center for Disease Control, and news services to produce a monthly report of travel advisories, warnings, war zones, and danger areas for travelers. Included along with a war-zone map is updated information on passport, visa, health, and other requirements around the world, which has never before been available from a single source.
