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Travel guidance
Each guide explains one of the map's filters: what the ratings mean, where they come from, and what to do about them, with a page for the most popular destinations.
What 'safe', 'avoid', 'essential only' and 'never travel' really mean, plus plain-English safety guides to popular places with a scary reputation, from Mexico to Egypt.
Read the guide →How we rate countries for LGBT+ travellers, where tourist cities differ from the national law, and a pride calendar from Maspalomas to Mexico City.
Read the guide →How we rate countries for women travellers, what the FCDO actually warns about, women-only transport worth knowing, and guides to India, Egypt, Morocco and more.
Read the guide →Visa rules for British passport holders explained: no-visa countries, online passes like ESTA and ETIAS, e-visas and how Schengen's 90/180 rule works.
Read the guide →Where your GHIC works, which countries have UK healthcare deals, where treatment costs a fortune, and what to do if you fall ill abroad. Country by country, for UK travellers.
Read the guide →Which plug adapter to pack for every country, the 13 plug types explained with pictures, and when you need to worry about voltage. For UK travellers.
Read the guide →Driving abroad on a UK licence: which countries drive on the left, where you need an International Driving Permit, road safety by country and rules that catch UK drivers out.
Read the guide →Where tap water is safe to drink abroad, where to stick to bottled, and how to avoid a stomach bug from ice, salads and brushing your teeth.
Read the guide →How widely English is spoken in every country, the places you'll need a translation app, and the handful of local words that make the biggest difference.
Read the guide →Average temperatures month by month for 60 popular destinations, where's hot each month within a short flight of the UK, and a year-round heat map.
Read the guide →The best value months, peak seasons and quiet times for popular destinations, with temperatures, rainy seasons and school holiday price spikes explained.
Read the guide →How long it takes to fly from London to 60 popular destinations, the time difference, and which places are under 3 hours, 3 to 6 hours or long-haul.
Read the guide →Quick country lists for UK travellers: where you can travel without a visa, where they drive on the left, where UK plugs fit, and more.
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