Travel NewsThe rainy season begins in Brazil, flooding reported in Minas Gerais state.
Extensive flooding in San Martin region of Peru.
Heavy flooding in Cordoba province of Argentiana - rainfall expected until end of Feb
Flooding starts in Queensland, Australia
Heavy snow disrupts Central & Eastern Europe
Risk of terrorist attack in Kenya, threat increased due to military incursions into Somolia
Civil unrest continues to occur across many parts of Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Bolivia, largely due to worsening economic conditions.
Political unrest expected to continue across many countries in the North Africa & the Middle East. The FCO is advising against all travel to Syria as unrest and possible open civil war is likely to continue for many months. US/Iran relations decline as tensions increase over access to Persian Gulf.
Increased Maoist terrorist attacks in India.
Dramatic increase in drug related violence in northern Mexico/border with the USA since beginning of 2010.
There remains a significant threat from terrorist attacks in Indonesia and also in southern Thailand.
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Media artlcles about Objective Press articles
Robert Adams writes in the Guardain about his 2009 trans African expedition -
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/feb/06/road-trip-africa-egypt-family?page=all
Listen to Charlie speaking on BBC Excess Baggage on 23/01/10
BBC Excess Baggage - listen to charlie Speaking to John McCathry on 23/01/10 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00q06gj
http://www.lbc.co.uk/simon-calders-travel-blog-3525/entry/92/4567
Independent has an article on Objective Travel