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State Department World Wide Caution to Americans

Just received this from State Department

"Worldwide Caution

Security Alert

March 22, 2026 - The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Location: Worldwide

Event: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions. U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world. "

I do not feel any concern about going to Paris in about six weeks.

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Overtourism in places like Paris and the TSA is not getting paid and understaffed that's the worse with travel nowadays. But if you get a chance go to Giverny to see Monet's garden on a day trip from Paris

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25760 posts

If anyone is in Hungary, and the need arises, I own a bomb shelter.

Naaa, follow the news, be aware of your surroundings, show extra caution around high value targets in locations with histories of problems and carry your passport and a few days of meds. And having a few loose diamonds with GIA grades etched on them or a few LMBA certified gold bars with you for emergencies might prove useful.

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2384 posts

a few LMBA certified gold bars with you for emergencies might prove useful.

Half a dozen barrels of Brent Crude might be handy to have, but rather impractical to keep with you on vacation.

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3416 posts

Jazz+travels

Thank you for the suggestion but I do not think there will be time during this trip. My first time in Paris, only 7 days. There will not even be enough time to see all that I want to see in Paris.

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3416 posts

well I just realized that worldwide includes the United States. It includes where we Americans are at home.

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Mr E

Could I suggest that you turn your bomb shelter into a hotel room.

Travelers love staying in unusual places.

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GerryM

Had to look up Brent Crude.

Originally thought that maybe it was an alcoholic beverage

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2384 posts

Originally thought that maybe it was an alcoholic beverage

Don't drink it whatever you do! :)

You'd probably get quite a good rate against the Euro if you need some currency, but it may not fit in your hand luggage.