Traveling
is fun and its one of the greatest joys. Witnessing another culture, exploring,
and going on adventures in new lands is one of the best ways to experience
life. Traveling gives you new eyes to see the world in, learn and truly expands
your knowledge base. I personally look to take every chance I can get to
travel. In this day and age, people travel many places on social media and we
get curious.
Read on below to learn the
10 most dangerous places to travel to!
Venezuela: The changing political atmosphere is
just downright scary, and right now Venezuela is struggling. The news reports
hunger issues, protests, and an overall uncertain situation. There is a growing
economic crisis and tensions are rising.
Ukraine: There is an ongoing conflict in Ukraine
with Russia. Between the countries, the armed forces are involved with on the
ground conflict in the Eastern region, and it is not uncommon for locals to get
involved in the conflict.
Colombia: Narcos is a Netflix hit, because of its
storytelling expertise and its historical accuracy. Colombia has been ravaged
by drug trafficking, political corruption, and violent crimes for over 4
decades. Organized crime is a strong force in the country, and until peace
agreements are formed, travel is warned against.
Egypt: Although the threat in Egypt is
declining, it is still not the best time to visit. Terror groups and uprisings
still exist, and the threat of attack is never far away. It is gaining safety,
but there is no harm in waiting until things settle
Honduras: Honduras is located in Central America
and has many beautiful sites to see, but perhaps not yet. Honduras has one of
the highest murder rates in the world, and is known for its deadly crime.
Pakistan: The Pakistani government and
intelligence agencies have a track record of working against the US government.
The country is home to many terrorist training camps, including ISIS and the
Taliban. I would avoid the area completely.
Kenya: Rural Kenya is home to many terrorist
factions. There are attacks often, and reported bombs and shootings are heard.
The cities are usually spared, but it’s best to be safe. The worst times to
visit is around election times, where cities are lit in violent protests.
El Salvador: El Salvador, while home to beautiful
mountainsides, is also home to violent gang crimes. There have been reported
kidnappings in national parks and other public sites. The country has been
turmoiled by civil war for many years, and never fully recovered.
Yemen: Like many others on this list, Yemen has
also been home to many terrorist groups. Rebel groups have been known to detain
American and European citizens for political power. There are alternatives in
the Middle East, and I would simply skip it.
Nigeria: Ever heard of Boko Haram ? Well, it’s a
terrorist group that has been ravaging the country for years. Coupled with the
fact that transportation is underdeveloped and unreliable, there are multiple
warnings against travel in the country.
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