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  1. North Korea

    Tip

    Before
    Tourism has been essentially closed since January 2020. A brief reopening for Western tourists via Rason in early 2025 was suspended within weeks; only limited Russian-market group tours run with any regularity — status changes with little notice.
    After
    The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and only limited tourism has restarted; the position can change with little notice.

  2. North Korea

    Tip

    Before
    Never leave your group, photograph without permission, fold or deface images of the leaders, or bring religious or South Korean material — behavior that seems trivial elsewhere can lead to detention.
    After
    Never leave your guide, photograph without permission, or bring religious or South Korean material. Canada's travel advice says you must be accompanied by an official guide at all times and can be arrested for unsanctioned political or religious activity.

  3. North Korea

    Customs notes

    Before
    Religious literature, South Korean media and any material deemed critical of the state are strictly prohibited — bringing them in can lead to detention. | Satellite phones and GPS devices must be declared and may be held at the border until departure; mobile phones are usually admitted but local networks are inaccessible to visitors. | Photography is tightly controlled — photograph only where your guides permit, and expect cameras to be checked on exit.
    After
    The UK government advises against bringing books or other written material in Korean, including anything religious, and says customs confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic. Canada's travel advice says the same applies to material printed in South Korea. | The UK government says foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border and cannot connect to any network with an international SIM card, and GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. Canada's travel advice says satellite phones and shortwave radios are confiscated on entry and usually returned on departure. | Ask your guide's permission before taking any photograph, the UK government advises; Canada's travel advice says photos or videos taken outside tourist areas can lead to confiscation of your equipment or detention.

  4. North Korea

    Best time to visit

    Before
    Spring and fall offer mild, clear weather for Pyongyang and countryside excursions; tours also cluster around major state holidays such as the mid-April celebrations.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from late June until August, with July usually the wettest month.

  5. North Korea

    Payments

    Before
    Foreign cards do not work anywhere and there are no accessible ATMs. Bring everything you will spend as cash in euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan, in small denominations. Visitors generally cannot use the local won.
    After
    The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted; the US dollar and the euro are the most widely accepted currencies, some places take Chinese yuan, and importing or exporting the won is illegal. Canada's travel advice adds that there are no ATMs, change in foreign currency is often unavailable, and some hotels accept credit cards with advance notice.

  6. North Korea

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    general via tour guides
    After
    (none)

  7. Nigeria

    faq

    Before
    airlines check the confirmation code at check-in
    After
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  8. Nigeria

    faq

    Before
    Fees follow Nigeria's reciprocity schedule, so the US tariff is at the higher end.
    After
    (sentence removed)

  9. Nigeria

    tips

    Before
    lookalike sites "common"; airlines check the landing-card confirmation at check-in; paper forms no longer used; street changers and counterfeit notes; port health officers "frequently" check the yellow card
    After
    (removed)

  10. Nigeria

    customs.notes

    Before
    ["Narcotics offenses carry severe penalties; some prescription medicines (e.g. Strong painkillers) need supporting paperwork.", "Export of antiquities and wildlife products is prohibited without a permit."]
    After
    ["The UK Foreign Office says possession or use of illegal drugs, including cannabis, carries severe penalties, with long jail sentences and heavy fines also for smuggling and when transiting.", "It is illegal to export African art, particularly antiques, without written authorisation from the Department of Antiquities, according to the UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada.", "The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada say it is illegal to import beer, mineral water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery or precious metals."]

  11. Nigeria

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    November to February is the dry season — cooler, with passable roads…
    After
    The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to October, with flash and seasonal flooding that can make roads impassable. The dry season, November to April, brings periodic heat waves well above 40°C, especially in central and northern Nigeria, and the dusty Harmattan wind, typically November to March and strongest from December to February, which reduces visibility and air quality.

  12. Nigeria

    payments

    Before
    {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "POS card payments and bank-transfer apps are everywhere in Lagos and Abuja, though foreign cards can be declined. Carry naira cash as a fallback and change money only at banks or licensed bureaux de change."}
    After
    {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "The Government of Canada describes Nigeria's economy as cash-based: US dollars are widely accepted, ATMs are not widely available outside major cities, and credit cards are accepted at some major hotels in Abuja and Lagos — though it advises avoiding credit and debit cards because of the high potential for fraud. The UK Foreign Office warns of a spike in crime around banks and ATMs."}

  13. Niger

    FAQ

    Before
    Most Western governments advise against all travel to Niger due to terrorism, kidnapping and the unstable political situation following the 2023 coup. Tourist travel to the Sahara circuits (Agadez, Aïr, Ténéré) has been effectively suspended for years. Check your government's latest advisory before making any plans.
    After
    No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger; Canada cites political instability and the risks of terrorism and kidnapping. Check your government's latest advisory before making any plans.

  14. Niger

    Tip

    Before
    Bring enough cash (euros are easiest to change) for your whole stay. Cards and foreign-card ATMs are close to useless outside one or two Niamey hotels.
    After
    Bring enough cash for your whole stay. The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are rarely accepted, even in hotels and restaurants used by international visitors, and there are few ATMs.

  15. Niger

    Tip

    Before
    Never photograph checkpoints, soldiers, airports or government buildings. Detentions over photos are a recurring problem for foreigners.
    After
    Never photograph military or government installations, military personnel or demonstrations — both the UK Foreign Office and Canada warn against it — and ask before photographing people.

  16. Niger

    Tip

    Before
    Do not plan overland arrivals — the borders with Burkina Faso, Mali and Libya cross active conflict zones and land crossings open and close without notice. Fly into Niamey.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says to avoid the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, and the UK Foreign Office says banditry and smuggling are common in border areas, particularly Maradi, Tillabéri and Diffa. Fly into Niamey rather than crossing land borders.

  17. Niger

    Tip

    Before
    Most governments advise against all travel to Niger. If you must go, arrange security guidance in advance, keep movements low-profile and register with your embassy — several Western embassies now operate with reduced staff.
    After
    The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger. If you must go, arrange security guidance in advance and keep movements low-profile.

  18. Niger

    Customs note

    Before
    Satellite phones and drones can require prior authorization. Check with a Nigerien embassy before bringing either.
    After
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  19. Niger

    Customs note

    Before
    Photographing military sites, checkpoints, airports and government buildings is prohibited and taken seriously. Ask before pointing a camera at anything official.
    After
    (removed or rewritten)

  20. Niger

    Currency

    Before
    West African CFA franc (F CFA)
    After
    CFA franc (FCFA)

  21. Niger

    Best time to visit

    Before
    November to February is the cooler dry season — the only comfortable months. From March to May temperatures in Niamey and the Sahel routinely exceed 45°C.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from June to October, when localized flash flooding can hamper overland travel and make roads impassable.

  22. Niger

    Payments

    Before
    Niger runs on cash. Cards are accepted at a couple of Niamey hotels at best, and ATMs that take foreign cards are scarce even in the capital. Bring euros to change and keep small XOF notes for daily spending.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office describes Niger as a cash-based society: credit cards are rarely accepted, even in hotels and restaurants used by international visitors, and there are few ATMs.

  23. Niger

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    police: 17 · fire: 18
    After
    police: 17 · ambulance: 15 · fire: 18

  24. Nicaragua

    faq

    Before
    Ordinary crime levels are moderate for the region … demonstrations are prohibited …
    After
    Canada advisory level; FCDO political-activity rule

  25. Nicaragua

    tips

    Before
    … Check ash advisories for Masaya and Telica, and expect Caribbean-coast disruption between June and November.
    After
    FCDO volcano and hurricane advice