“Down and Out in Paradise,” a new book about travel icon Anthony Bourdain, tries to explain why he ended it all. | Frommer’s

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Slovenia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Slovenia. If you decide to travel to Slovenia: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Malawi due to crime. Crime, such as theft, burglary, armed robbery, assault, and carjacking is common. The capabilities of the Malawi Police Service are growing, but its resources and abilities to deter and investigate crimes, assist victims, and apprehend criminals are limited. Read the country information page…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russian military invasion. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should depart immediately if it is safe to do so using any commercial or other privately available ground transportation options. U.S. citizens should not travel to Ukraine due to the active armed conflict and the singling out…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Switzerland.    If you decide to travel to Switzerland: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Mali due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. On July 29, 2022, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks in areas frequented by westerners.  The U.S. Embassy continues to have limited ability to provide…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, may occur throughout Madagascar and particularly in: Antananarivo, Nosy Be, Toamasina (Tamatave), and Mahajunga Ankarana and Montagne d’Ambre National Parks adjacent to Diego Isalo General area surrounding Tolagnaro (Ft. Dauphin), south of National Route (RN)…

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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational…

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Last month, we reported on a proposed piece of legislation that could upend the world of credit card rewards. At the time, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 appeared to be going nowhere. Despite being referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, no hearings had been scheduled. That’s all changed. Now, its co-sponsors —…

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