This is off topic but for no particular reason I was taking a look on the UK Foreign Office web-site at the advice that they give to people planning trips abroad. I found it to be fascinating so I thought I'd share. Here's some examples; The USA You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets including places frequented by foreigners. Given that terrorist attacks have taken place in public areas, there is a risk that foreign visitors could be caught up if there were other attacks in the future. You should therefore be particularly vigilant in high-profile public places. (See: Security & General Tips and Risk of Terrorism when Travelling Overseas ). We recommend that you also look at relevant US government websites, especially: http://www.fbi.gov , http://www.fema.gov , and http://www.dhs.gov and monitor news reports before and during your trip to the USA. If staying in a hotel, do not leave your door open at any time. Avoid wearing expensive...