Dangerous Places

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10 Of the Most Dangerous Cities to Travel To All travel-junkies crave adventures in exotic places, as there is nothing like exploring the unknown and discovering the world. But even more experienced travelers are going to need to take extra precautions in these 10 cities where danger may await around the corner. Not that these places are not worth visiting, quite the opposite, but some of the best experiences come from not knowing what your next country has in store for you. To give you an idea of which places are not that tourist-friendly, here is the list of cities which will require a little more of your attention, so always go prepared before setting off to one of these places. San Pedro Sula, Honduras http://st.pixanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Salvador_pixanews-8.jpg …show more content…

Notorious for being at the top of every world’s most dangerous cities, it is called the ‘murder capital of the world.' Sand Pedro Sula has the highest murder rate per capita considering that the place is not even a war zone. Cape Town, South Africa http://www.infohostels.com/immagini/news/2530.jpg Despite being a popular holiday destination and one of the most beautiful places to visit, Cape Town is also the most violent city on the continent. It is prone to gang fighting and robbery attacks. The crime rate here is alarming. While being a very multicultural city with a rather violent history, it does have its scary parts. Tourist areas are normally out of harm's way, so make sure not to stray from them while visiting Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro,Brazil http://st.pixanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Salvador_pixanews-11.jpg Don’t be tricked by the Summer Olympics and World Cup set for Rio this year – the city is done for. Travelers might easily get in trouble as violence is still very much on display. But whilst homicide rate has decreased in recent years, robberies, muggings and street crimes have actually increased. And yet, colorful Rio stays the most popular tourist destination in the country. But the good news is- you’re more likely to get your gadgets or money taken, than you are at getting yourself …show more content…

Hell broke loose here, not that you need many reasons not to travel to Kabul, and still: economic and political instability, poverty, terrorist bombings, kidnappings, homicides, violence and other petty crimes. Add that to the rise of ISIS, along with growing tensions in Iran, and here we go - Afghanistan is scratched-off the go-to