Advice For Montanans: Avoid These Risky Countries Abroad

What Every Montanan Should Know Before Traveling Abroad

Do your vacation plans this summer include travel outside of not just Montana but America as well?

Depending on your plans and destination, the US government might have a few words of caution for you.

Montana Travelers, Have You Checked The Latest U.S. Travel Warnings?

Mark Twain once wrote, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness..." and I completely agree.

While most places you would plan a vacation with your family should be safe, there are a few places that have gotten a bit dangerous and, as such, have been placed on a list of caution.

One of the most recent updates to the travel advisory includes a country that for years has been considered one of the strongest allies to America.

When The U.S. Government Says “Do Not Travel,” Here’s Why It Matters

The reason for this country having their travel advisory adjusted is due to terrorist attacks on unsuspecting people, including but not limited to knife attacks, shootings, and explosive devices.

So what popular European country are we talking about here? That would be Germany.

The US government isn't saying you can travel here, but they did move Germany to a level 2 warning, which means to use increased caution as attacks have been increasing recently.

That said, there are plenty of counties that have been given a level 4 warning, which means "DO NOT TRAVEL" here at all.

The biggest reason for them advising you not to travel to the places you'll find on the list below is that "The U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance..."