SunstarTV Bureau: Travel to foreign shores always gives one to understand their culture, lifestyles and humanity. Exploring world for some people became happiness. And it’s really is. But if you are curious to visit different places of countries, caution! Some areas also marked as being unsafe destination. However, government bar tourists to visit such places so on.
Here are 5 of the world’s most dangerous places where it is best not to be a tourist at this time.
Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, and possibly the most elevated capital in the world. At one time, its bazaars, palaces, and gardens were on the backpacking trail. The city is extremely dangerous now, especially for western travelers. The city is a site of regular bombings, attacks, and kidnappings.
Sanaa, Yemen
The political situation in Sana’a or Szanaa in Yemen is currently extremely unstable. The Old City of Sana’a, one of the country’s four World Heritage sites sustained bomb damage in 2015. Foreigners are not advised to this city. There is a very high risk of being a target for terrorist activity and kidnapping.
Caracas, Venezuela
Caracas, the capital of Venezuela has been a site of sudden and violent protests in the past few years. It is also said to have one of the highest murder rates in Latin America and the Caribbean coast. Many other countries discourage non-essential travel to most of Venezuela. Especially close to drug trafficked areas on the Colombian border.
Natal, Brazil
Some of the police officers in Natal will harass tourists with the aim of receiving bribes from them. These officers will act as if the tourist has broken the law or traffic rules and may get agitated as they engage you. Be careful when you encounter police officers in Natal since it may be the corrupt ones.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Travel to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea is not advisable. Despite recent steps towards political reconciliation, the country is still considered high risk. Foreigners face restrictions, and punishments can be severe for inadvertently offending local practices.
