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Georgia
Tap water safe to drink
- Before
- true
- After
- false
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Gambia
Best time to visit
- Before
- [11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4]
- After
- [11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4]
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Gambia
Languages
- Before
- English, Mandinka, Wolof, Fula
- After
- English
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Gabon
faq
- Before
- The Central African CFA franc (XAF), shared with Cameroon, Congo, Chad, the Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea. Cash dominates outside the biggest hotels, so carry francs — euros are the easiest currency to exchange.
- After
- The Central African CFA franc (XAF). Canada's travel advice says euros and US dollars are widely accepted, though high exchange charges may apply, and that credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets.
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Gabon
tips
- Before
- Avoid photographing government buildings, the port, airports and anything military. It can lead to questioning or confiscation of your camera.
- After
- Photography of government and military buildings and airports is illegal in Gabon and may lead to arrest, according to the UK government's travel advice.
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Gabon
tips
- Before
- Visits to Loango, Lopé and other national parks need advance planning — internal flights, boats and park guides are limited and best booked through a lodge or operator.
- After
- (deleted)
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Gabon
tips
- Before
- Withdraw CFA francs in Libreville before traveling — ATMs are scarce and unreliable outside the capital and Port-Gentil, and cards are rarely accepted upcountry.
- After
- Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, and that ATMs are available but cash withdrawals are limited — so use cash for transactions where you can.
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Gabon
tips
- Before
- The yellow fever certificate is checked on arrival — travelers without a valid yellow card can be refused entry or vaccinated on the spot.
- After
- You must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Gabon, according to the UK government's travel advice. Carry it with your passport.
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Gabon
customs.notes
- Before
- Exporting ivory, wildlife trophies or protected animal and plant products is prohibited without CITES permits. | Large amounts of CFA franc cash are subject to BEAC currency-control rules. Declare significant sums on arrival and departure.
- After
- The UK government's travel advice says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Gabon, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
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Gabon
bestTimeToVisit
- Before
- {"months": [5, 6, 7, 8, 9], "text": "The long dry season from late May to September is the best window for Loango and the national parks — cooler, drier and with easier road access."}
- After
- {"months": [6, 7, 8, 9], "text": "Canada's travel advice says Gabon's rainy seasons run from October to mid-December and from mid-February to May, when some roads outside urban areas may be impassable. No official source we could read names a best time to visit."}
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Gabon
payments.text
- Before
- Cards are accepted at larger hotels and supermarkets in Libreville and Port-Gentil, but Gabon is overwhelmingly a cash economy. Carry CFA francs, especially outside the main cities.
- After
- Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, that ATMs are available but cash withdrawals are limited, and to use cash for all transactions if possible. Euros and US dollars are widely accepted, though high exchange charges may apply. The UK government's travel advice says credit cards are not widely accepted except at hotels.
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Gabon
emergency
- Before
- {"police": "177", "fire": "18"}
- After
- {"police": "177"}
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France
Tip
- Before
- Transport strikes (grèves) periodically disrupt trains, the metro and flights. Check SNCF and airport status before travel days and build in slack.
- After
- Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in transport, and Australia's Smartraveller says they can affect trains and flights. Check the status of your trains and flights before travel days and build in slack.
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France
Tip
- Before
- Pickpocketing and distraction scams (petitions, gold rings, friendship bracelets) are common on the Paris metro and around major sights. Keep valuables zipped away.
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- The UK government says thieves and pickpockets operate on the Paris Métro, on RER lines and at mainline stations, sometimes in gangs where one person distracts you. Keep your passport, cards and valuables in separate bags or pockets.
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France
Customs notes
- Before
- Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea). | No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country.
- After
- Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea). | Goods for your own use bought in another EU country carry no further duty. Above the EU guide levels (for example 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits), customs may ask you to show they are for personal use.
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France
Best time to visit
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- April–June and September–October offer mild weather and thinner crowds; July–August is peak season, and many Paris businesses close in August while the coast fills up.
- After
- No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for France; the months shown are not an official recommendation. The UK government says there is a high risk of wildfires in the summer season from April to October.
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France
Payments
- Before
- Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, including bakeries and taxis. Some cafés apply a small card minimum, so a little cash is handy.
- After
- No official source we checked describes card acceptance in France specifically. The European Central Bank's 2024 payments survey found that across the euro area 89% of in-store transactions were, or could have been, paid without cash, and 95% could be paid in cash.
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France
Emergency numbers
- Before
- {"general": "112", "police": "17", "ambulance": "15"}
- After
- {"general": "112", "police": "17", "ambulance": "15", "fire": "18"}
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Finland
FAQ
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- The aurora season in Finnish Lapland runs roughly from late August to April, with the best odds on clear, dark nights between December and March away from city lights. No special permits are needed, just warm clothing.
- After
- (removed)
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Finland
Tip
- Before
- Do not bother exchanging much cash — Finland is close to cashless, and some cafés and buses accept cards or mobile payments only.
- After
- (removed)
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Finland
Tip
- Before
- For Lapland in winter, pack for -20°C or colder — layered thermal clothing, insulated boots and a proper hat; tour operators often lend thermal suits, but everyday gear is your own responsibility.
- After
- For Lapland in winter, pack layered thermal clothing, insulated boots and a proper hat.
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Finland
Customs notes
- Before
- Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea). | No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country.
- After
- Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits over 22% and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 for air and sea travellers). | Between EU countries, no further duty is due on goods for your own use once tax has been paid where you bought them, though EU countries may set indicative guideline quantities for tobacco and alcohol.
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Finland
Best time to visit
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- June–August offers the midnight sun, lakeside cottages and warm city terraces; December–March is the season for Lapland, husky safaris and the northern lights.
- After
- No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Finland; the months shown are not an official recommendation.
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Finland
Payments
- Before
- Cards and contactless payments are accepted virtually everywhere in Finland, including buses, kiosks and market stalls. Many places are card-only, and cash is rarely needed.
- After
- No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted in Finland. Canada's travel advice notes that the currency is the euro (EUR) and that EUR 10,000 or more must be declared to customs when entering or leaving the EU.
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Fiji
faq
- Before
- No separate permit… many islands are cash-only, and the Lau group…
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- (deleted)