RISKY PLACES TO VISIT
Added on: 14th Jan 2016
YEMEN
Since almost all commercial routes in and out of the country
have been severed due to the recent outbreak of violence,
visiting is all but impossible. But if you do somehow manage to
sneak into the country be prepared because leaving is even harder.
IRAN
Although civil unrest is not as big of an issue as in other countries,
there is a high possibility of being detained, especially if you are
visiting from a western country, and exceptionally so if you are
visiting from the US, the UK, or Canada.
NIGER
The threats of terrorism and kidnapping remain high, especially
in the northeast of the country.
IRAQ
All it takes is one look at the news to tell why travelling to Iraq
might not be a very good idea. At present it is a veritable no
man’s land filled to the brim with violence.
SOMALIA
A lack of political stability, persistent bombings, and constant
fighting between opposing factions make for a very dangerous
vacation spot. Furthermore, there is currently not much in the way
of diplomatic representation in Mogadishu.
SUDAN
Between the Darfur situation and the political instability, the amazing
views of this vast African nation should probably be relegated
to your “to do” list at the moment.
PAKISTAN
The official stance of the US State Department is that you should
avoid all non-essential travel. Kidnappings, suicide bombings
and social unrest abound.
AFGHANISTAN
In spite of its amazingly beautiful geography, Afghanistan is arguably
the most war-torn place on the planet at the moment.
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