20 Places That Aren't Safe to Visit Right Now
Traveling abroad can be a once in a lifetime opportunity, but it might be best to avoid these places in order to stay healthy and... well, alive.
Thinking of taking a trip abroad soon? Or anytime in the near future? Traveling abroad can be an incredible experience that can help broaden horizons and allow people to experience new cultures, ideas, and opportunities. However, some places just aren’t safe to travel to.
The U.S. Department of State warns travelers about possible international dangers with four types of travel advisories. The countries that offer the most dangerous situations are issued a “Level 4: Red” travel alert. From lowest to highest safety risk is: “Level 1: Blue,” “Level 2: Yellow,” “Level 3: Orange,” and “Level 4: Red.”
If you’re wanting to travel, it might be a good idea to take a look at this list, which is full of the top two tiers of dangerous places.
Level 4: Central African Republic
Date of Advisory: April 9, 2019 The U.S. Department of State discourages travel to the Central African Republic because of large areas of the country experience crime, civil unrest, and heightened chances of kidnapping.
Several areas of the nation are controlled by armed groups who regularly kidnap, injure, and kill civilians and travelers. Thanks to the civil unrest airport, land border, and road closures often occur and with little to no notice.