If you’re planning your next adventure and looking for new travel destinations and safety tips, today we’re going to give you a list of countries that you’ll have to postpone at least for now. These places are not safe for tourism and should be crossed off your bucket list, either because they are currently in a state of emergency or war, or because their economic and political instability, lack or total absence of security in the streets, and poor quality of life prevent safe and beneficial experiences for both parties. Some travelers embark on trips to developing countries with ongoing conflicts just because they think they can help when, on the contrary, they do not manage to do so and also put their own lives and those of others at risk. The presence of foreigners in cities in conflict often attracts crimes, kidnappings and acts of terrorism, which often occur in public places of tourist interest, hotels, or restaurants. The extreme poverty and continued violence to which they are often subjected frequently lead the population to act desperately, so take good note of the destinations you should avoid until conditions improve.
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Most dangerous places in the world for tourists and travelers
Ecuador: In recent years, the murder rate has skyrocketed, accompanied by violent robberies, riots, and kidnappings. Guayaquil is now considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. There are curfews in place in many towns and restrictions at airports.
Venezuela: It’s a country with great instability and extremely high crime rates caused by guerrillas and drug traffickers. It is advised not to go alone, avoid walking the streets at night, refrain from talking on the phone while walking, and not to display valuable items. Vehicle assaults are frequent.
Honduras: Violence in this country is very high, and it should be noted that as a result, the majority of people carry guns or weapons. Foreigners and tourists are typically targets for criminals and members of violent youth gangs (maras).
South Sudan: This African country suffers from intense political and ethnic conflicts, a declared humanitarian crisis due to famine and ongoing human rights violations. Crime is an everyday reality.
Somalia: Everyone is aware of the problem of pirate attacks in Somalia, compounded by deep internal conflict accompanied by terrorism and instability.
Libya: Virtually a completely fragmented country where the rule of law does not exist. Security is nonexistent due to armed groups controlling the streets, sometimes indistinguishable from corrupt police presence.
Yemen: An armed conflict between the government and rebels has pushed the country into extreme underdevelopment. Visitors would only find destroyed infrastructure, poverty, and a nonexistent quality of life.
Syria: With a longstanding civil war, the population is constantly witnessing destruction, displacement, and frequent terrorist attacks.
Iraq: A frequent target of the Islamic State, it is plunged into unsafety after the withdrawal of armed forces from other countries that ensured stability.
Afghanistan: Its recent history of Taliban takeover makes it an incredibly hostile country for foreigners and travelers.
Ukraine: Aside from corruption and low standards of living throughout much of the country, it should be remembered that all regions in the east are currently war zones.
Lebanon: Bordering Syria and home to large refugee camps, it is being severely affected by the Israel-Gaza war, especially in the south.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Under a corrupt system, almost the entire population lives in poverty, and both residents and visitors are subject to violent crimes, rape, and kidnappings by rebel groups.
Central African Republic: Travel is highly discouraged as not even the capital, Bangui, is exempt from crime. The entire nation is declared at maximum risk due to instability generated by armed terrorist groups.
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