Canada issues travel advisories for these popular international tourist spots [Video]

Peak summer travel season is quickly approaching and those looking for the ideal spot may want to check out the latest travel advisories.

The Government of Canada maintains a Travel Advice and Advisories page to help travellers make informed decisions and travel safely outside Canada.

They analyze trends and incidents affecting international travellers, monitor world events and collect updated reports from different sources.

The Travel Advice and Advisories page is regularly updated.

Here are some of the countries with new or updated advisories:

Vietnam

Risks: High rate of petty crime.

Reasons: Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs frequently, according to the advisory. Theft is frequent in popular tourist areas, markets, public transportation including sleeper trains and on beaches.

The advisory also warns of cybercrime. Perpetrators may compromise public Wi-Fi networks to steal credit card or personal information.

Brazil

Risks: High crime rates and flooding.

Reasons:Crime is a serious problem throughout Brazil. Crime rates are highest in urban …