The 10 most dangerous cities to travel all over the world
Afghanistan
It is not surprising to find Afghanistan
on this list, all governments advise against travel in this region. In
the country there are continuing suicide bombings, kidnappings, murders
and terrorist plots. Decades of war have long overshadowed the immense
beauty of the country – vast landscapes dotted with important
archaeological sites (including the caves and Buddhist shrines of
Takht-e Rostam) and ancient market towns. You have to go? Probably not.
Although there are areas open to tourism, it will be safer elsewhere or,
at least, it will be up to a few years until the situation stabilizes.
Some tour operators offer guided tours as Pashtuns in the region with
local guides, but they are not able to guarantee your safety. I suggest
that you choose to explore Central Asia and the five standard –
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan instead.
Brazil
With an ever growing gap between rich
and poor, the lack of police presence in the favelas, the high crime
rate and drugs rampant throughout the country, incidents of assaults,
car-jackings, show few signs of abating. You absolutely have to go? Just
take the normal precautions. Many areas of the Country, big cities (Sao
Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, Recife Salvador etc.) Require caution
because of the widespread street crime (thefts and robberies), that
mainly aims tourists sometimes in the daytime and at central locations,
including areas close to major hotels and beaches. Keep your belongings
close, avoid the favelas and non-tourist areas, be careful after dark
and respect the advice of the locals, even when they seem too excessive.
Iraq
Home to some of the holiest sites of
Islam outside of Saudi Arabia, as well as the site of ancient Babylon
and the abundance of important historical sites, Iraq should be justly a
hotspot for tourism in the Middle East, but few have the courage to
enter its borders due to the current situation. Iraq is still plagued by
bombings, kidnappings and terrorist activities (particularly
foreigners) and not surprisingly, the Foreign Ministry has renewed its
warnings and advise against any travel to that country. You have to go?
Might not be a good idea. The situation in Iraq is improving as they
restored their tours since 2011, but it is advisable to wait until the
situation normalizes. Meanwhile, there are safer options in the region,
such as Jordan, which houses the Dead Sea, the ancient site of Petra and
Wadi Rum the valley.
Pakistan
With four peaks of the world’s largest
mountain in the north, including the second highest mountain in the
world, Pakistan has attracted climbers for years and remains popular
despite the recent turbulence. As areas of the Middle East, Pakistan is
still characterized by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, making it a destination
for travelers at risk since the suicide attacks and tribal clashes.
Officials of the U.S. government have expressed concern that the recent
killing of Osama Bin Laden will increase the likelihood of targeted
attacks to the West.
You have to go? Untamed Land of Borders and Snow still offer excursions to climb the famous K2.
Colombia
With a rapidly growing popularity among
tourists and backpackers, Colombia is beginning to shake off its image
as a bad guy, but the statistics on crime rate and the negative media
coverage has ensured that its original reputation prevails. The facts
are reported several times, robberies and kidnappings in the area
controlled by the RAFC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), but in
recent times concern has increased about the use of scopolamine for
rapes in the city. Travelers should be cautious in venturing off the
beaten track – in addition, Colombia has the second highest number of
mines in the world, beaten only by Afghanistan. You have to go? If yes,
only with organized tours. Rebels narco-trafficking and the RAFC still
create major problems in some areas and we also suggest to avoid
crossing the land borders as well as moving towards rural areas.
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