Travel warnings are an interesting subject.  Of course you can’t ignore the advice given to you by the government or some other official organization.  However, we have also found many travelers have been just fine is places that governments say not to go to.  So our advice is read up, be street smart, don’t get into a situation over your head and realize that problems can happen anywhere. 

• Read up on your government advice

Read up on your government advice US Department of State
ph: +1 202 647-5225
For A Safe Trip Abroad ph: +1 202 512-1800
US Embassys around the world

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
ph: + 1300 55 51 35

Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
ph: 800 267 83 76 (In Canada and the US)
ph: +1 613 944 4000 (outside US)

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ph: 04 439 80 00
Kiwi Embassys around the world

United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office
ph: 020 700 802 32
they also have a handy Country by Country list