Terrorist attacks occurred in Mumbai, India. The threat of terrorism has been growing in India since the 2006 attacks in Mumbai.  The terrorist threat level in Ski Lanka remains high. Travellers to South Africa are advised to avoid townships due to recent civil unrest.

Until the improves in Zimbabwe we advise against all but essential travel. 

In Bolivia and Peru there has been an increase in civil unrest, travellers should avoid street protests. Asia. There has been a dramatic rise in cases of dengue fever in Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia and parts of Brazil ( esp Rio) and more recently Guatamala, Singapare, Fiji and Thailand. This virus is spread by mosquitos which bite in the day, symptoms are headaches,nausea and sore joints, best form of prevention is covering up and using repellant with DEET.    

There remains a significant threat from terrorist attacks in Indonesia and also Thailand.  Whilst islamist attacks in Thailand have occurred in the southern provinces, there is concern that a  popular tourist resorts to the north will be targeted.  Travellers in Thailand should expect further street demonstations as opposition to the government increases. 

In India and parts of SE Asia there has been an increase in the mosquito borne Chikungunya Fever, standard bite prevention measures are advised and please research threat if travelling to an infected area.

In recent weeks both Peru and Bolivia have experienced unrest, therefore we advise travellers to constantly check the situation. Bolivia is especially unstable at present, travellers are advised to avoid Santa Cruz area and are strongly advised to avoid all street protests. American airlines have suspended flights to Bolivia. Street protests are expected to continue. On the 9th October Shining Path (Maoist terrorist group highly active in the 80's and 90's but dormant for years) killed 13 policemen and further attacks are likely. Travellers in Peru should research the situation.

Courses dates for our one day 'Keeping Safe on your Gap year' course held in London for 2007-2008 gap season can be found at www.objectivegapsafety.com.

 Tailor-made courses also offered for schools, businessmen and travel groups. Contact the office for further details.

New 'Leisure & Adventure Traveller' one day courses, for the individual traveller moving further off the beaten track. See www.objectivetravelsafety.com for details.

Objective can provide tailored made gap safety or urban safety courses for schools.