Should a travel advisory be issued for Turkey??

jnimhaoileoin
jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
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In light of the many recent bombings I'm quite surprised no advisory has been issued yet. My own mother is travelling there in two weeks and I'm a little nervous about it. Has any warning been issued in your country?

http://m.rte.ie/news/2016/0313/774600-explosion-ankara-turkey/

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  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 25,076
    as far as i know there isn't one in the US.

    i feel that there should be a travel advisory issued.

    i hope everything goes well for your mom.
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  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    There is one.
    http://armenpress.am/eng/news/837866/us-department-of-state-issued-travel-warnings-to-avoid-visiting-turkey.html
  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    There is one.
    http://armenpress.am/eng/news/837866/us-department-of-state-issued-travel-warnings-to-avoid-visiting-turkey.html

    How come it's Armenian media reporting it?
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    jnimhaoileoin said:



    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    There is one.
    http://armenpress.am/eng/news/837866/us-department-of-state-issued-travel-warnings-to-avoid-visiting-turkey.html

    How come it's Armenian media reporting it?
    A simple google search http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/turkey-travel-warning.html

    When did your mom book her ticket?
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,630
    Unless its a major major thing directly targeting citizens of the US, its usually just posted on the State Dept website.
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    mickeyrat said:

    Unless its a major major thing directly targeting citizens of the US, its usually just posted on the State Dept website.

    Ah right, was just wondering. Obviously Armenia and Turkey have their own issues, so I wasn't sure how neutral they'd be reporting on it.

    My mum booked her trip last year, she's going with a friend for 10 days and Ankara is one of the places they'll be visiting. She went to North Korea in September so she's not averse to questionable holiday destinations!
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    jnimhaoileoin said:

    mickeyrat said:

    Unless its a major major thing directly targeting citizens of the US, its usually just posted on the State Dept website.

    Ah right, was just wondering. Obviously Armenia and Turkey have their own issues, so I wasn't sure how neutral they'd be reporting on it.

    My mum booked her trip last year, she's going with a friend for 10 days and Ankara is one of the places they'll be visiting. She went to North Korea in September so she's not averse to questionable holiday destinations!
    North Korea? Holy shit, go mom!

    I'm just trying to picture my mom in North Korea...haha.
  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    dignin said:

    jnimhaoileoin said:

    mickeyrat said:

    Unless its a major major thing directly targeting citizens of the US, its usually just posted on the State Dept website.

    Ah right, was just wondering. Obviously Armenia and Turkey have their own issues, so I wasn't sure how neutral they'd be reporting on it.

    My mum booked her trip last year, she's going with a friend for 10 days and Ankara is one of the places they'll be visiting. She went to North Korea in September so she's not averse to questionable holiday destinations!
    North Korea? Holy shit, go mom!

    I'm just trying to picture my mom in North Korea...haha.
    Well I think going to North Korea would be infinitely more risky if she's an American, rather than Irish :tongue:
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    jnimhaoileoin said:

    dignin said:

    jnimhaoileoin said:

    mickeyrat said:

    Unless its a major major thing directly targeting citizens of the US, its usually just posted on the State Dept website.

    Ah right, was just wondering. Obviously Armenia and Turkey have their own issues, so I wasn't sure how neutral they'd be reporting on it.

    My mum booked her trip last year, she's going with a friend for 10 days and Ankara is one of the places they'll be visiting. She went to North Korea in September so she's not averse to questionable holiday destinations!
    North Korea? Holy shit, go mom!

    I'm just trying to picture my mom in North Korea...haha.
    Well I think going to North Korea would be infinitely more risky if she's an American, rather than Irish :tongue:
    I really don't see much danger in going there. In fact, it's probably one of the safest vacations you could go on I imagine. They would be keeping a very close eye on you. It's just such a crazy place to go on a vacation, interesting as hell I'm sure.....but not on the top of a lot of peoples lists. Good for your mom.
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    I wouldn't rely on any government to tell me where I can and cant go. people need to read morethen they can make informed decisions on their own. if youre not paying attention to the country youre planning on visiting and not making informed decisions regarding your personal safety then you should stay home. if youre concerned then postpone travel, though theres nothing to say there wont be 'issues' at the time you plan to go next time. having said that my plans to visit Syria are somewhat on hold for the time being. :)
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