The UK government has advised travelers from the UK to avoid eight new nations. Depending on their destination, travelers of all stripes, including vacationers and business travelers, can receive information from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The organization changes its words of wisdom on a regular basis, offering cautions according to perceptions of country danger and specific things to watch out for when traveling there. In total, 66 countries - or parts of countries - have been declared "too dangerous" for British tourists by the FCDO. Syria, Russia, Lebanon, and 63 other nations or regions within them are deemed unsafe according to current reports. Most recently, eight nations have been added to the list by FCDO, namely Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Israel, Belarus and the Palestinian territories. These nations are categorised as either on the 'red list' or 'black list' by experts in the UK Foreign Office. Although the FCDO does not ban UK citizens from travelling to such countries, if they choose to do so despite the warning, they may find themselves without any government support if something were to go wrong. The advice given for each country is slightly different, but boils down to the same warning - that help may not be offered to those who travel. For example, the Belarus warning from the FCDO reads: "Russian military operations are taking place in Belarus. There is some risk that direct conflict linked to the war in Ukraine may spread to Belarus. If conflict starts, FCDO’s ability to offer consular assistance will be severely limited. Routes out of the country are limited, particularly by air." This travel guidance has come as many Brits prepare for their spring and summer escapes. The Office is sternly advising against travel, or all but essential travel, to a number of 24 'black list' destinations. They are: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Niger, North Korea, Palestinian territories, Russia, Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen. Further, the Foreign Office also advises against travel, or all but essential travel to 42 'red list' nations, which tend to focus more on specific regions or territories instead of the country as a whole. They are: Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Pakistan, and Papua New Guinea. On its website, the Foreign Office advises: "Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings. Get appropriate travel insurance as soon as you book. Check that it covers the places you will visit, the duration of your visit and any planned activities such as adventure sports. "Tell your insurance company about any medical conditions, including undiagnosed conditions which are being investigated, and check that your policy will cover these."