Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 4, 2026New Zealand— Tap water changed: from ~~safe to drink~~ to no official source says it is safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026New Zealand— Payments changed: from ~~cards widely, cash low~~ to cards limited, cash low (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026New Zealand— Customs notes changed: from ~~Duty-free allowance: 50 cigarettes, 4.5 liters of wine or beer plus 3 bottles of spirits per adult.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026New Zealand— Customs notes changed: from ~~Biosecurity is taken extremely seriously: declare ALL food, plants, animal products and outdoor equipment — undeclared risk goods carry an instant NZD 400 fine.~~ to The UK says it is illegal to import most food products into New Zealand and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited; breaking the rules can mean a fine of up to NZ$100,000 or a prison sentence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026New Zealand— Customs notes changed: from ~~Clean hiking boots, tents and sports gear before you fly. Officers inspect and can treat or seize dirty equipment.~~ to Wood and leather products, golf clubs, tents and fishing equipment can carry pests or diseases, the UK says: if in doubt, declare them to a Biosecurity New Zealand official or put them in the marked bins at the airport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— emergency changed: from ~~{"general": "911", "police": "118", "fire": "115"}~~ to {"general": "911", "police": "118", "ambulance": "128", "fire": "115"} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— tapWaterSafe changed: from ~~not safe~~ to not stated (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— payments changed: from Cards work in Managua, Granada, León and larger hotels, but córdoba cash rules everywhere else — markets, buses, Ometepe and the Caribbean coast. US dollars are widely accepted, though torn or heavily marked notes are refused. to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are usually accepted but ATMs may not be available outside major cities, and that US dollars are easily exchanged at banks or official exchange offices. The UK Foreign Office says the US dollar is the only foreign currency freely exchangeable and warns against changing money on the street. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~December to April is the dry season — reliable weather for the volcanoes, Granada and the Pacific surf coast. The Caribbean side is wetter year-round and best around March and April.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Nicaragua. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May through November, with October the wettest month, and the hurricane season from mid-May (Pacific) or early June (Caribbean) to the end of November. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— customs.notes changed: from ["Fresh food, plants and animal products are restricted. Declare anything agricultural.", "Drones may be brought in and flown only with prior authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior, which Law 1230 (December 2024) allows only in special cases such as scientific work, search and rescue or authorised tourist, sporting and cultural events; UK advice describes possession and use as prohibited. Professional camera or broadcast equipment can be held at customs, so carry documentation showing it is for personal use.", "Drug offenses carry long prison sentences, and border searches at land crossings are thorough."] to ["The UK Foreign Office says electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes are banned: you cannot import, export, sell, store or use them, with or without nicotine, and customs can confiscate them at the border.", "Drones may be brought in and flown only with prior authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior, which Law 1230 (December 2024) allows only in special cases such as scientific work, search and rescue or authorised tourist, sporting and cultural events; UK advice describes possession and use as prohibited.", "The UK Foreign Office says possession of even small quantities of drugs can lead to imprisonment."] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— tips changed: from ~~… Cards are not reliably accepted and there is no ATM before immigration …~~ to USD 10 arrival tax in cash (FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— tips changed: from ~~Journalists, researchers, aid workers and travelers with visible activism … have been refused entry …~~ to Canada (UN reports) / FCDO political-activity rule (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— tips changed: from ~~The Peñas Blancas crossing … can take two to three hours at peak times …~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— tips changed: from ~~… Check ash advisories for Masaya and Telica, and expect Caribbean-coast disruption between June and November.~~ to FCDO volcano and hurricane advice (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— faq changed: from ~~Ordinary crime levels are moderate for the region … demonstrations are prohibited …~~ to Canada advisory level; FCDO political-activity rule (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~police: 17 · fire: 18~~ to police: 17 · ambulance: 15 · fire: 18 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Payments changed: from Niger runs on cash. Cards are accepted at a couple of Niamey hotels at best, and ATMs that take foreign cards are scarce even in the capital. Bring euros to change and keep small XOF notes for daily spending. to The UK Foreign Office describes Niger as a cash-based society: credit cards are rarely accepted, even in hotels and restaurants used by international visitors, and there are few ATMs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Best time to visit changed: from ~~November to February is the cooler dry season — the only comfortable months. From March to May temperatures in Niamey and the Sahel routinely exceed 45°C.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from June to October, when localized flash flooding can hamper overland travel and make roads impassable. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Currency changed: from ~~West African CFA franc (F CFA)~~ to CFA franc (FCFA) (bceao.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Customs note changed: from ~~Photographing military sites, checkpoints, airports and government buildings is prohibited and taken seriously. Ask before pointing a camera at anything official.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Customs note changed: from ~~Satellite phones and drones can require prior authorization. Check with a Nigerien embassy before bringing either.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Tip changed: from Most governments advise against all travel to Niger. If you must go, arrange security guidance in advance, keep movements low-profile and register with your embassy — several Western embassies now operate with reduced staff. to The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger. If you must go, arrange security guidance in advance and keep movements low-profile. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Tip changed: from ~~Do not plan overland arrivals — the borders with Burkina Faso, Mali and Libya cross active conflict zones and land crossings open and close without notice. Fly into Niamey.~~ to Canada's travel advice says to avoid the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, and the UK Foreign Office says banditry and smuggling are common in border areas, particularly Maradi, Tillabéri and Diffa. Fly into Niamey rather than crossing land borders. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Tip changed: from ~~Never photograph checkpoints, soldiers, airports or government buildings. Detentions over photos are a recurring problem for foreigners.~~ to Never photograph military or government installations, military personnel or demonstrations — both the UK Foreign Office and Canada warn against it — and ask before photographing people. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Tip changed: from ~~Bring enough cash (euros are easiest to change) for your whole stay. Cards and foreign-card ATMs are close to useless outside one or two Niamey hotels.~~ to Bring enough cash for your whole stay. The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are rarely accepted, even in hotels and restaurants used by international visitors, and there are few ATMs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— FAQ changed: from Most Western governments advise against all travel to Niger due to terrorism, kidnapping and the unstable political situation following the 2023 coup. Tourist travel to the Sahara circuits (Agadez, Aïr, Ténéré) has been effectively suspended for years. Check your government's latest advisory before making any plans. to No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger; Canada cites political instability and the risks of terrorism and kidnapping. Check your government's latest advisory before making any plans. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "POS card payments and bank-transfer apps are everywhere in Lagos and Abuja, though foreign cards can be declined. Carry naira cash as a fallback and change money only at banks or licensed bureaux de change."} to {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "The Government of Canada describes Nigeria's economy as cash-based: US dollars are widely accepted, ATMs are not widely available outside major cities, and credit cards are accepted at some major hotels in Abuja and Lagos — though it advises avoiding credit and debit cards because of the high potential for fraud. The UK Foreign Office warns of a spike in crime around banks and ATMs."} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~November to February is the dry season — cooler, with passable roads…~~ to The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to October, with flash and seasonal flooding that can make roads impassable. The dry season, November to April, brings periodic heat waves well above 40°C, especially in central and northern Nigeria, and the dusty Harmattan wind, typically November to March and strongest from December to February, which reduces visibility and air quality. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— customs.notes changed: from ["Narcotics offenses carry severe penalties; some prescription medicines (e.g. Strong painkillers) need supporting paperwork.", "Export of antiquities and wildlife products is prohibited without a permit."] to ["The UK Foreign Office says possession or use of illegal drugs, including cannabis, carries severe penalties, with long jail sentences and heavy fines also for smuggling and when transiting.", "It is illegal to export African art, particularly antiques, without written authorisation from the Department of Antiquities, according to the UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada.", "The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada say it is illegal to import beer, mineral water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery or precious metals."] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— tips changed: from lookalike sites "common"; airlines check the landing-card confirmation at check-in; paper forms no longer used; street changers and counterfeit notes; port health officers "frequently" check the yellow card to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— faq changed: from ~~Fees follow Nigeria's reciprocity schedule, so the US tariff is at the higher end.~~ to (sentence removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— faq changed: from ~~airlines check the confirmation code at check-in~~ to (removed) (lecard.immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general via tour guides~~ to (none) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Payments changed: from Foreign cards do not work anywhere and there are no accessible ATMs. Bring everything you will spend as cash in euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan, in small denominations. Visitors generally cannot use the local won. to The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted; the US dollar and the euro are the most widely accepted currencies, some places take Chinese yuan, and importing or exporting the won is illegal. Canada's travel advice adds that there are no ATMs, change in foreign currency is often unavailable, and some hotels accept credit cards with advance notice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Best time to visit changed: from ~~Spring and fall offer mild, clear weather for Pyongyang and countryside excursions; tours also cluster around major state holidays such as the mid-April celebrations.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from late June until August, with July usually the wettest month. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Customs notes changed: from Religious literature, South Korean media and any material deemed critical of the state are strictly prohibited — bringing them in can lead to detention. | Satellite phones and GPS devices must be declared and may be held at the border until departure; mobile phones are usually admitted but local networks are inaccessible to visitors. | Photography is tightly controlled — photograph only where your guides permit, and expect cameras to be checked on exit. to The UK government advises against bringing books or other written material in Korean, including anything religious, and says customs confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic. Canada's travel advice says the same applies to material printed in South Korea. | The UK government says foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border and cannot connect to any network with an international SIM card, and GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. Canada's travel advice says satellite phones and shortwave radios are confiscated on entry and usually returned on departure. | Ask your guide's permission before taking any photograph, the UK government advises; Canada's travel advice says photos or videos taken outside tourist areas can lead to confiscation of your equipment or detention. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Tip changed: from Never leave your group, photograph without permission, fold or deface images of the leaders, or bring religious or South Korean material — behavior that seems trivial elsewhere can lead to detention. to Never leave your guide, photograph without permission, or bring religious or South Korean material. Canada's travel advice says you must be accompanied by an official guide at all times and can be arrested for unsanctioned political or religious activity. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Tip changed: from Tourism has been essentially closed since January 2020. A brief reopening for Western tourists via Rason in early 2025 was suspended within weeks; only limited Russian-market group tours run with any regularity — status changes with little notice. to The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and only limited tourism has restarted; the position can change with little notice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Tip changed: from ~~Expect to be offline for the whole trip — visitors have no internet access and no usable mobile network. Tell family and colleagues in advance.~~ to Expect to be offline: the UK government says a foreign mobile phone must be registered at the border and cannot connect to international or domestic networks with an international SIM card. Tell family and colleagues in advance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Tip changed: from ~~Bring small-denomination euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan in good condition — change is scarce and worn notes may be refused.~~ to Bring euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan in small denominations. Canada's travel advice says change in foreign currency is often unavailable. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— FAQ changed: from Barely. Borders closed in January 2020 and general tourism has not resumed. Limited Russian group tours restarted in 2024, and a brief reopening for other nationalities via the Rason zone in early 2025 was suspended after a few weeks. Anyone considering a trip should check the current position with a specialist tour operator. to Barely. The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and that only limited tourism has restarted. Anyone considering a trip should check the current position with a specialist tour operator. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— FAQ changed: from Cash only — euros, US dollars and Chinese yuan are all accepted at hotels and tourist venues. Foreign cards and ATMs do not work, and visitors are generally not permitted to hold or export the local won (KPW). to Cash only. The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, that the US dollar and the euro are the most widely accepted currencies with Chinese yuan taken in some places, and that importing or exporting the won is illegal. Canada's travel advice adds that there are no ATMs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~{"general": "112", "police": "192", "fire": "193", "ambulance": "194"}~~ to {"police": "192", "fire": "193", "ambulance": "194"} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Tap water safe to drink changed: from ~~Yes~~ to No (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Payments changed: from ~~Cards are accepted in city hotels, supermarkets and bigger restaurants, but taxis, bazaars and rural guesthouses run on cash. Pay in denars; euros are sometimes quoted but the change is poor.~~ to Canada's travel advice says North Macedonia's economy is mostly cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and ATMs in urban centres; Australia's Smartraveller says major hotels and large shops accept cards. The UK government advises changing money only at banks or official exchanges, and the denar cannot be exchanged outside the country. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Best time to visit changed: from ~~May–June and September–October are ideal for Skopje, Matka Canyon and hiking; July–August is hot but is peak season on Lake Ohrid.~~ to No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for North Macedonia; the months shown are not an official recommendation. Canada's travel advice says forest fires are common in summer and that air pollution is usually worst in winter, from coal and wood heating. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Tip changed: from ~~You must be registered with the police within 48 hours of arrival — hotels handle it automatically; if you stay in a private apartment, make sure your host registers you and keep the confirmation.~~ to Register with the police soon after you arrive: Canada says within 24 hours, the UK government within 48 hours. Hotels and other commercial accommodation register you at check-in; otherwise register at the nearest police station and keep the document until you leave. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Tip changed: from ~~Pay in denars (MKD). Cards work in cities, but taxis, markets and villages want cash, and prices quoted in euros usually build in a bad exchange rate.~~ to Carry denars in cash: Canada says the economy is mostly cash-based and cards are accepted only in some larger establishments. Change money only at banks or official exchanges, not with street dealers (UK government). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Tip changed: from ~~Lake Ohrid is the summer highlight — July and August are busiest; June and September still have warm water, cheaper rooms and far fewer crowds.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— Tip changed: from ~~Skopje suffers some of Europe's worst winter air pollution (roughly November–February) — travelers with respiratory conditions should check air-quality forecasts and plan accordingly.~~ to Canada's travel advice says smoke haze and air pollution can be extremely hazardous, usually worst in winter because of coal and wood heating, and Australia's Smartraveller names Skopje. Travellers with breathing conditions should check air-quality levels. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Macedonia— FAQ changed: from ~~The Macedonian denar (MKD). Cards are fine in cities, but carry denar cash for taxis, bazaars and the countryside — euros are sometimes accepted informally at poor rates.~~ to The Macedonian denar (MKD). Canada's travel advice says the economy is mostly cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and ATMs in urban centres, so carry denar cash. Australia's Smartraveller says the denar cannot be changed outside North Macedonia. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— emergency changed: from ~~{"general": "112", "fire": "110", "ambulance": "113"}~~ to {"police": "112", "fire": "110", "ambulance": "113"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— languages changed: from ~~["Norwegian"]~~ to ["Norwegian", "Sami"] (lovdata.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— payments changed: from ~~Norway is close to cashless. Cards and mobile payments are accepted everywhere, including buses, kiosks and public toilets, and some places no longer take cash at all.~~ to No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Norway. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~May–September brings long days, open mountain roads and the midnight sun in the north; for northern lights aim for September–March in Tromsø or Lofoten instead.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Norway. Canada's travel advice says the climate can be unpredictable at any time of year. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— customs.notes changed: from ["Norway is not in the EU customs union — normal duty-free limits apply even when arriving from EU countries.", "Alcohol and tobacco quotas are small and strictly enforced; declare anything above them at the red channel."] to ["Norwegian Customs' duty-free quota for visitors living outside Norway is 1 litre of spirits, 1.5 litres of wine and 2 litres of beer, plus 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of other tobacco products; you must be 18 to bring beer, wine and tobacco and 20 for drinks over 22%.", "Anything above the quota must be declared. Drinks over 60% alcohol, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products not approved in Norway may not be imported."] (toll.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— tips changed: from ~~Svalbard is … visa-free for all nationalities … request a double-entry visa~~ to Not in Schengen; passport needed; Schengen rules on return (Canada). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— tips changed: from ~~Norway is one of Europe's most expensive countries and largely cashless…~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— tips changed: from ~~…supermarket beer sales stop early in the evening.~~ to Alcohol Act: Vinmonopolet monopoly over 4.7%; closed Sundays/holidays; beer until 20:00 weekdays, 18:00 before Sundays/holidays. (lovdata.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— tips changed: from ~~…rescues are frequent among unprepared visitors.~~ to Attributed to Canada's advice; removed unsourced rescue claim. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Norway— faq changed: from ~~No — Svalbard is visa-free for all nationalities under the Svalbard Treaty…~~ to Not in Schengen; passport needed; Schengen rules on return (Canada). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Oman— Tap water safe to drink changed: from ~~True~~ to False (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Oman— Card acceptance / cash importance changed: from ~~widely-in-cities/medium~~ to widely/medium (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Oman— Best time to visit changed: from ~~[10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4]~~ to [10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Oman— Customs note changed: from ~~Non-Muslim adult travelers arriving by air may import a small amount of alcohol for personal use — drinking in public is illegal.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Oman— Customs note — drones changed: from ~~otherwise held at the airport until departure~~ to authorization needed; flying without a licence is illegal (FCDO, Canada) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— cardsAccepted changed: from ~~widely-in-cities~~ to limited (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— Customs note changed: from ~~Alcohol may not be brought into Pakistan — imports are prohibited and duty-free purchases are confiscated at the border.~~ to The UK FCDO says importing alcohol or pork products is illegal and you could be detained if you try. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— Customs note changed: from ~~Drones require prior authorization and are regularly confiscated on arrival.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— Customs note changed: from ~~Narcotics offenses carry extremely severe penalties, including the death penalty.~~ to Canada's travel advice says penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs are severe and can include the death penalty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— Tip changed: from Some areas — parts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, districts near the borders, and parts of Balochistan — are closed to foreigners or require special permits and sometimes an armed escort. Plan routes through open areas and check locally before leaving the main highways. to The UK FCDO says you must get advance permission from local or federal authorities to travel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and several districts of Azad Kashmir, that there are prohibited areas around military installations, and that local authorities sometimes arrange a police escort in higher-risk areas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— Tip changed: from ~~Dress conservatively — long trousers and covered shoulders; a headscarf is useful for women visiting mosques. During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight hours.~~ to The UK FCDO advises men and women to cover their shoulders and legs in public, and women to cover their heads in mosques, holy places and rural areas. During Ramadan it advises not eating, drinking or smoking in public in the daytime. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— FAQ answer changed: from It depends heavily on where you go. The northern mountain areas and the main cities host growing numbers of tourists without incident, but several governments advise against travel to border regions, parts of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read your government's current advisory, register your trip and consider traveling with a reputable local operator. to It depends heavily on where you go. The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 10 miles of the Afghan border and to Balochistan and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Read your government's current advice before you book. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Palau— Best time to visit changed: from ~~Palau sits below the main typhoon belt but rain is possible year-round~~ to Typhoons usually June–December (Government of Canada); wetter April–November (UK FCDO) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Palau— Customs notes changed: from Reef-toxic sunscreen is banned — products containing oxybenzone, octinoxate and several related chemicals are confiscated at the airport and can carry a fine. Bring mineral (zinc oxide) sunscreen instead. | Taking sea turtles, giant clams, coral or other protected marine life or souvenirs made from them is illegal. | Biosecurity is strict on fresh produce, seeds, plants and animal products. to It is illegal to bring reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau: the UK FCDO says customs will confiscate any found in your baggage, and permitted sunscreens generally have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient. | Declare personal items worth more than US$400, and anything that may be prohibited or dutiable, on the Palau entry form (UK FCDO). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Palestine— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~police 100, ambulance 101~~ to police 100, ambulance 101, fire 102 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Palestine— Customs notes changed: from ~~Customs on entry are handled by Israeli authorities at Ben Gurion Airport or the Allenby (King Hussein) Bridge, so Israeli import rules apply.~~ to The UK's travel advice, which covers Israel and Palestine together, says there are strict rules on goods you can take in or out, and points to the Israeli Tax Authority for the rules on carrying money. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Palestine— Customs notes changed: from ~~Israel issues a paper entry slip rather than stamping passports. Keep it, as it is checked at hotels and checkpoints.~~ to The UK says visitors entering through Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of a passport stamp (other crossings may stamp instead), and to keep the card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it when crossing into Palestine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— currency changed: from ~~United States dollar (the balboa circulates only as coins, at par)~~ to United States dollar (used interchangeably with the balboa, PAB) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— payments changed: from Panama uses the US dollar, so there is no currency to change. Cards are accepted across Panama City, Boquete and resort areas; carry small notes for taxis, buses, Guna Yala and the islands, where cash is often the only option. to No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Panama. Canada's travel advice says the balboa is used interchangeably with the US dollar, and that because of counterfeit US$50 and US$100 bills you should carry only small US notes. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~[12, 1, 2, 3, 4]~~ to [1, 2, 3] (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~The dry season from mid-December to April is the reliable window for the canal, the highlands and both coasts. May to November brings heavy afternoon rain, though it is quieter and cheaper.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Panama. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from April to December, and the UK Foreign Office says October and November have the heaviest rainfall. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— customs.notes changed: from ["Fresh produce, meat, dairy and plants are restricted. Declare them or leave them behind.", "Panama is a major transit country for narcotics and screening is intense; never carry a package for someone else.", "Duty-free allowances are generous in Colón Free Zone purchases but receipts are checked on domestic onward flights."] to ["The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Panama, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. You must complete an immigration and customs declaration form on entry.", "The UK Foreign Office says you can get a prison sentence for possessing even a small quantity of drugs."] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— tips changed: from ~~Airlines enforce the onward-ticket rule at check-in more strictly for Panama than for most of the region …~~ to Onward ticket may be checked (FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— tips changed: from ~~There is no legal or safe overland route between Panama and Colombia … licensed boat service only.~~ to Canada avoid-all-travel zone; FCDO border warning (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— tips changed: from ~~Panama City's tap water is safe … Bocas del Toro and some rural areas are exceptions …~~ to FCDO water advice (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— tips changed: from ~~The Guna Yala (San Blas) islands are autonomous territory: expect separate community entry fees …~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Panama— faq changed: from ~~The US dollar is legal tender and used for all notes; the balboa exists only as coins … ATMs dispense USD.~~ to Balboa used interchangeably with USD (Canada) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~police: 112 · ambulance: 111~~ to police: 112 · ambulance: 111 · fire: 110 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Payments changed: from Cards work in Port Moresby hotels, larger supermarkets and some resorts, but almost nowhere else. ATMs are concentrated in the towns and can be unsafe to use after dark. Carry kina in cash and keep it out of sight. to Canada's travel advice says ATMs are available in Port Moresby and other main cities but may be rare in rural areas. No official source we could read describes card acceptance. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Best time to visit changed: from ~~May to October is the dry season — the window for the Kokoda Track, highlands festivals such as the Goroka and Mount Hagen shows, and reliable domestic flights.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season runs from December to March in the northwest and from May to October in the southeast; seasonal flooding and landslides can disrupt overland travel, notably on the Highlands Highway between Lae and Mount Hagen. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Customs note changed: from ~~Firearms, ammunition and offensive weapons are prohibited without prior authorization.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Customs note changed: from ~~Quarantine rules cover fresh food, seeds, plants, wooden artefacts and animal products — carved souvenirs may need treatment or a permit to take home.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Customs note changed: from ~~Cultural artefacts and anything made from protected wildlife, including bird of paradise plumes, cannot be exported without a permit.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Tip changed: from Arrange an airport transfer with your hotel before you land, do not walk in Port Moresby or Lae — including short distances in daylight — and keep car doors locked in traffic. Most incidents involving visitors happen on foot or at ATMs. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and that criminals target people using banks and ATMs. Do not travel alone or at night, and keep car doors locked and windows up. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Tip changed: from There is no road network linking most of the country — Air Niugini and PNG Air domestic flights are the only practical way between regions, they fill up around festival dates, and delays are routine. Leave a buffer day before your international flight home. to The UK Foreign Office says delays and cancellations of international and domestic flights often happen. Leave a buffer day before your international flight home. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Tip changed: from Land and custom matter: ask permission before entering villages, photographing people or walking on clan land, and expect to pay a small fee for access to sites and trails. A local guide is both good manners and good security. to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— FAQ changed: from It needs care rather than avoidance. Port Moresby and Lae have significant crime and parts of the highlands see tribal violence, so travelers use pre-arranged transport, avoid moving around after dark and often travel with a guide or operator. Dive resorts, Milne Bay, Tufi and the Sepik are generally calmer. to It needs care. The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and it advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces and to Enga (except Wabag District) because of tribal fighting. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Paraguay— emergency changed: from ~~{"general": "911", "police": "911", "fire": "132", "ambulance": "141"}~~ to {"police": "911", "fire": "132", "ambulance": "141"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Paraguay— payments.cardsAccepted changed: from ~~widely-in-cities~~ to limited (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)