Over 54% of Americans have never been outside of the US. A sad statistic to be sure, but understandable. After all, the State Department has so many “warnings” that it is plausible to see why most American’s believe that they will be rapped, kidnapped, shot and beheaded as soon as the step foot on any foreign soil. Having been around the world, for the most part, I completely ignore the State Department advisory warnings. Yet, have you ever thought about what other nations warn about when it comes to travel into the US?
That’s right….damn German nudist….I am talking about you. If you keep undressing in public places we will keep arresting you. Here are some of the other ones and they are classic.
Australia
“The US has higher incidence of violent crime compared to Australia. Earthquakes, fires or wildfires, floods, extreme heat, landslides and debris flow (mudslides), thunderstorms and lightning, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes (Hawaii, Alaska and Pacific Northwest), winter storms (freezing rain, heavy snow and blizzards) and extreme cold. Regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel to the US.”
Canada
“Remain alert and discreet while in entertainment areas. Canada and the U.S. have a treaty that permits a Canadian imprisoned in the U.S. to request a transfer to Canada.”
England and the UK
The Gov.UK site warns that U.S. “speed and drink driving [sic] limits are lower than in the UK” so, watch yourself. “The plant Khat (or Qat) is an illegal narcotic in the US. You will be arrested and detained with the possibility of a prison sentence if you bring Khat into the country.”
Germany
“Nude bathing and changing clothes at the beach stirs up public agitation and can lead to unpleasantnesses.”
Ireland
“Crime remains relatively low in the US.” However, the weather is another matter and there are numerous warnings about hurricanes including the fact that the season runs from June until the end of November and “can affect the whole of the southern US.” “When it is hot, drink plenty of water and apply sun screen” and also, “When it is cold, keep warm with layers of clothes.”
Italy
“Beware of brushfires in California”
That’s not too bad.
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