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  1. Syria

    FAQ answer

    Before
    No — most governments advise against all travel. Damascus, Aleppo and the coast are calmer than during the war years, and organized tours do run, but unexploded ordnance, sporadic fighting, terrorism and detention risks remain real, and consular support is minimal. Anyone going should use experienced local guides and follow conditions daily.
    After
    No. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria because of unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks. It also warns of unexploded weapons in less populated and rural areas and of the risk of detention for journalists and other foreign nationals.

  2. Syria

    Tip

    Before
    Expect frequent checkpoints between cities. Carry your passport, visa and any permits at all times, and never photograph military or government sites.
    After
    Canada says roadblocks and checkpoints are common, including on the highways linking Damascus with Aleppo, Jordan and Beirut. The UK FCDO says you must carry copies of your passport photo page and visa, and Canada says photographing military or government installations is prohibited.

  3. Syria

    Tip

    Before
    Bring US dollars or euros in cash for the entire trip — foreign cards and ATMs do not work, and crisp, undamaged notes get the best rates.
    After
    Bring US dollars or euros in cash: Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted, ATMs are not always reliable and sanctions may stop foreign cards working. Exchange money only at banks or official exchange counters — street exchange is illegal.

  4. Syria

    Tip

    Before
    Travelers with Israeli stamps, visas or any other evidence of travel to Israel are refused entry. Use a clean passport.
    After
    The UK FCDO says you may be refused entry if your passport shows previous travel to Israel, and that Israeli citizens cannot enter Syria.

  5. Syria

    Tip

    Before
    Most governments still advise against all travel to Syria — if you go anyway, use an experienced local guide, share your itinerary with someone at home and register with your embassy where possible.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria because of unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks. It warns that landmines and other unexploded weapons remain in less populated and rural areas: do not step off roads and paved areas without an experienced guide.

  6. Syria

    Customs note

    Before
    Any evidence of travel to Israel in your passport or belongings leads to refused entry.
    After
    The UK FCDO says Israeli and Iranian citizens cannot enter Syria, and that you may be refused entry if your passport shows previous travel to Israel.

  7. Syria

    Customs note

    Before
    Satellite phones, drones and professional camera equipment can be confiscated or require permits — journalists need prior accreditation.
    After
    The UK FCDO says security forces may confiscate phones, cameras and other recording equipment, and that foreign journalists should check Syrian requirements with the authorities before entering.

  8. Syria

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    police: 112 · ambulance: 110
    After
    police: 112 · ambulance: 110 · fire: 113

  9. Switzerland

    Tip

    Before
    Switzerland is one of the world's most expensive destinations. Budget roughly double what you would spend in neighboring countries; a simple lunch can cost CHF 20–30.
    After
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  10. Switzerland

    Customs note

    Before
    Goods worth more than CHF 150 per person per day are subject to Swiss VAT on the full value.
    After
    (removed)

  11. Switzerland

    Customs note

    Before
    Switzerland is outside the EU customs union: allowances apply even when arriving from EU neighbors — 250 cigarettes, 5 liters of alcohol up to 18% and 1 liter above 18% per adult per day.
    After
    (removed)

  12. Switzerland

    Currency

    Before
    Swiss Franc (CHF)
    After
    Swiss franc (CHF)

  13. Switzerland

    Best time to visit

    Before
    [1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12]
    After
    [1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12]

  14. Switzerland

    Card acceptance / cash importance

    Before
    widely/low
    After
    limited/low

  15. Switzerland

    Tap water safe to drink

    Before
    True
    After
    False

  16. Sweden

    tips

    Before
    polar night and serious cold from December to February
    After
    Winter road conditions and winter-tyre rule (UK advice)

  17. Sweden

    tips

    Before
    hike, forage and wild-camp on most open land for a night or two
    After
    Canada: camping on public land, not within 70 m of a dwelling or cultivated land

  18. Sweden

    tips

    Before
    ... close early on Saturdays and all day Sunday; the minimum purchase age there is 20.
    After
    State retail monopoly and purchase age 20 per the Alcohol Act

  19. Sweden

    customs.notes

    Before
    ["Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €430 arriving by air or sea.", "No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country; note that strong alcohol is sold only through the state monopoly inside Sweden."]
    After
    ["Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists the duty-free allowance as 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 200 cigarettes in countries applying the higher tobacco limit, and other goods worth up to €430 for air and sea travellers (€300 otherwise).", "Between EU countries no further tax is due on goods for your own use, but each country may set guideline quantities, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer (EU Your Europe). Under Sweden's Alcohol Act, retail sale of spirits, wine and strong beer is reserved for a state-owned company."]

  20. Sweden

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    May–September brings long days, archipelago trips and midsummer festivities; December is atmospheric for Christmas markets, and the far north offers northern lights through the winter.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Sweden.

  21. Sweden

    payments

    Before
    Sweden is close to cashless. Cards and the Swish app are accepted virtually everywhere, and many cafés, buses and attractions no longer take cash at all. There is little reason to change money.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says many shops, cafes and restaurants do not accept cash, so make sure you have a debit or credit card with you. Canada's travel advice also says many shops and restaurants no longer accept cash.

  22. Sweden

    tapWaterSafe

    Before
    true
    After
    false

  23. Suriname

    Tip

    Before
    Suriname drives on the left, a legacy it shares with neighboring Guyana, and the road east into French Guiana ends at a ferry across the Marowijne river. If you plan to drive on, check the ferry timetable and the French border requirements in advance.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says traffic in Suriname drives on the left and that driving conditions may be hazardous during the rainy season.

  24. Suriname

    Tip

    Before
    The rainforest interior — Bigi Pan, the Upper Suriname river villages, Raleighvallen — is reached by shared taxi and dugout canoe or by a small plane, and effectively has to be booked as a package. Allow a spare day either side of an international flight.
    After
    (removed)

  25. Suriname

    Tip

    Before
    Carry cash. The Surinamese dollar has been through heavy devaluations, foreign cards are often refused, and prices for tours are frequently quoted in US dollars or euros. Bring clean, undamaged notes to change at a bank or cambio.
    After
    Carry cash: Canada's travel advice says the economy is primarily cash-based and only major hotels and some restaurants take credit cards. Change US dollars or euros only at hotels, banks or official cambios — street exchange is illegal.