Top  10 worst countries in the world which you should avoid visiting

The long term benefits of traveling supersede the cost and time to get to a place. Travelling can bring you immense pleasure by releasing all the stress that you have near you. The perfect stimulant for happiness is traveling. The best way to replenish your mundane life is to get out of your home, disconnect yourself from your normal routine and travel. Traveling helps you improve your overall health, from decreasing your stress to helping people with anxiety and depression. The pros of traveling surely outweigh its cons. But the risks involved in traveling is also worth considering.

Select a travel destination that will be worth your money and time. You must always consider some factors before planning your travel or else it can turn out to be your worst experience. Food, transport facilities, services, medical care, health risks and most of all your safety should be on your priority list while deciding the country you would be traveling.

So here is a list of the top 10 worst countries to visit and which you should abstain from traveling at any cost.

1.Somalia

Somalia is found on the horn of Africa and has some of the most beautiful coasts and beaches with a suitable climate throughout the year. But its drawbacks outweighs its beauty. African countries may seem to be great for a wildlife safari, catching a glimpse of acres of tropical grasslands and enjoying beaches but it is not what it looks like. Somalia is among some of the worst poverty-stricken and abjectly governed nations in the world. It is not the only ground to consider labeling Somalia as the worst country to travel. Human trafficking is rampant in the cities of this country along with piracy,  arms dealing, drug smuggling and high crime rates.

2. Democratic Republic of Congo

Avoid traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo due to its present political unrest. Civil chaos and illegal acts should make you reconsider your plan to travel here. Armed robbery and home invasion, violent public assaults and aggressive demonstrations in the cities make it the worst place to travel considering personal safety. Ebola outbreak in DRC is also a reason for concern as it poses a severe health risk and traveling there would be a careless decision risking your health. Poor infrastructure, limited medical facilities, and a below-par security state also make it the worst country to visit.

3.Syria

War-torn country Syria is in its worst state currently. A myriad of historical places, different kinds of artifacts and stupendous quality of life once made Syria a paradise on earth where only the language of love dwelled. But currently, political turmoil and ongoing war have made it the worst place to travel. The war going on in Syria has been termed as the second deadliest in the 21^st century. Syria has banned flying over several places as well as has imposed many restrictions on those coming to their country. Series of armed revolts, insurgencies and bomb attacks happen on a daily basis hampering lives and destroying buildings which should make you drop the idea of traveling to Syria.

4.Honduras

Enriched with cultural heritage ,national parks and alluring beaches make Honduras an appreciable place to visit. High rates of crime, violence, and murder make it the most dangerous country to travel. Money extortion, drug wars, rape, human trafficking are some of the numerous crimes happening in Honduras.  According to a study , San Pedro Sula, a city in Honduras has been tagged as the most violent city in the world with more than three murders per day.

5.Pakistan

Some areas of Pakistan are safe to travel for tourists while other areas like balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are dangerous due to thriving terrorism and militancy in these areas. Kidnapping and murder for ransom by terrorists groups are frequently committed crimes in Pakistan. All these factors along with falling down of law and order contribute to making Pakistan not a good place to travel.

6.South Sudan

Situations in South Sudan have become worst with ceaseless wars. People in huge numbers have been displaced from there local areas exposing them to numerous difficulties. Things have become worse in south sudan with humanitarian crises and war rising exponentially.  Warnings of threat in South Sudan have been issued by various travel agencies and advisories for tourists. Various governments have labeled it as a high risk area and not safe to travel.

7.El Salvador

The murder capital of the world has been entitled to El Salvador. It has the highest homicide rate in the world. Gang violence and shootouts are some of the major crimes in these areas. If you really want to travel here than you have to be careful from being caught in their cross-fire range.

8.Egypt

People are advised not to travel to western deserts, borders of Egypt and the sinia peninsula region in Egypt because of dwelling terrorist groups in these areas. ISIS, the most extremist terrorist group poses a serious threat to people and venues in these places including tourist sites. Egypt is a breathtaking and spectacular place to visit but becaaause of ongoing war and terrorism it is not safe to travel here.

9.Kenya

Crimes in Kenya is a common occurrence which includes carjacking,street crimes, and kidnapping. High risk of contracting malaria is a factor to be considered decisively before planning your travel to Kenya. Nairobi ,kenya’s capital city is a breeding place of all crimes and tourists are advised to avoid these areas. If the capital city of a country breeds crimes than it definitely makes it the worst place to visit.

10.The Gaza strip

Gaza has been the worst hit and has suffered intense destruction because of fights between Gaza, Israel, and Palestinians. Frequent disputes and battles between these countries have made gaza a war-torn and unstable place which labels it as the worst palce for tourists to travel.

All these places might seem like paradise to you in online pictures or in travel brochures but it is said that “not everything is as it seems.” So plan your destination wisely for your trip and avoid going to these worst coutries in the world.