Families are left with a "painful struggle against bureaucracy" when their
loved ones go missing.
Travelling abroad into the unknown can be a great adventure, which can turn into a nightmare for a family when a close relative goes missing without a trace.
British journalist Michael Dixon went missing during a trip to Costa Rica two years ago. Rajan Datar spoke to his brother, David, about the obstacles the family have faced as they continue to try and trace Michael.