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Top 10 Most Dangerous Places That You Should Never Travel to with Your Kids
Although it is hard to limit the places which you should never visit with kids to 10 locations, there are 10 spots which should currently be avoided at all costs, especially when traveling with children. These locations are just a few of the various destinations cited by the State Department of the United States as being places to steer clear of.
Iraq
Perhaps the number one destination to avoid traveling to with children is Iraq. Due to the past years of war and violence throughout this country, it is a wise idea to stay out of Iraq altogether as the country is still unstable.
Afghanistan
This country is also plagued with violence due to the incidents throughout the past five to ten years. Troops still have a firm place within the country and it is advisable to not travel there at all, especially if you are traveling with kids.
Iran
If you are an American citizen you may also find that travel to Iran should be avoided. There have been incidents of hostilities occurring to Americans within this region and recent issues between Iran and neighboring countries have caused need for worry. Therefore, traveling here with children is not advisable.
Haiti
Travel to and from Haiti is restricted in nature. However, those who are able to visit the country should avoid doing so if with children. In 2007, there were 29 kidnappings of Americans and 13 in 2008 as of the month of April. Therefore, traveling here with children should not be undertaken.
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
Since the early 2000’s, the West Bank and Gaza Strip areas have been in turmoil. Israel itself proves to be dangerous to those who visit the region. Therefore, you should choose not to visit this area when you have children with you.
Colombia
Colombia is another place you should not visit with your kids at the moment. This country sees its share of kidnappings, especially involving those individuals who are from outside of the country. The State Department of the United States warns individuals of the dangers with regard to visiting Colombia.
Various Regions throughout Africa
Africa is a continent which sees its share of political and social unrest. Civil war rages in various nations throughout Africa. Some of the locales to avoid when traveling with children include the Congo, Algeria, Chad, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Kenya, Sudan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Somalia and Nigeria. These areas have seen war torn conditions and various locations are plagued with various disease-related issues. For the health and safety of the children, it is best to avoid areas known for unsafe conditions such as these.
Nepal
In the past few years, Nepal has seen increasingly dangerous conditions. Visitors to the area have experienced issues regarding violence against women, acts of terrorism and have been the victims of other violent crimes. Traveling here with children should be advised against.
Yemen
Yemen is another location to avoid when traveling with children. Terrorist acts have occurred here recently and the overall atmosphere of the area is one which is unsafe for tourists, especially those with children.
Syria
Syria has also been experiencing turmoil and visitors to this country have been known to be the victims of various criminal acts. In addition, terrorism acts have occurred which make the area unsafe for a good amount of visitors. Therefore, traveling to Syria with children may not be a wise thing to do.
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This is a silly list.
DUH!!!
thiz iz weird!
I understand the reason some of these countries are listed but I don’t see why Colombia is in here. Colombia is a beutiful country and should not be compare with the others.
Lonely Planet, a world travel publisher, picked Colombia as one of their top 10 world destinations for 2006.The World Tourism Organization reported in 2004 that Colombia achieved the third highest percentage increase of tourist arrivals in South America between 2000 and 2004 and it only keeps on getting better. Colombia has everything you would want to see and is the perfect place to go on Vacation so unless you went there and were kidnapp which it didnt happen, should not be saying this.
My partner and I (we are a two dad family) took our 5 month old daughter to Israel and could not have possibly had a better time. We stayed in hotels, rented an apartment went sightseeing. We not only felt safe but we felt well taken care of. People appreciated our family and expressed that appreciation as compared to certain places in the US that we have been and felt more threatened.
Israel has no business being on this list. Obviously it was written by someone who has never been.
Are you kidding me??? Those are the best places for traveling with kids!!
Are you kidding?! I feel safer in Israel than I do anywhere else.
Tom, you are silly.
Most of the list is fine, but some countries should be replaced. Trust me, my list is better. I am much more intelligent than the original author or any of you!
My list is much better…though includes 13 countries.
(Not in any specific order)
1. Afghanistan
2. Berundi
3. Cote D’Ivoire
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo
5. Georgia
6. Haiti
7. Iraq
8. Liberia
9. Pakistan
10 Chechnya
11. Somalia
12. Sudan
13. Zimbabwe
Kids should all stay home unless they are going to disney land!! There is nothing worse than traveling to a nice place and having it ruined by screaming kids. Parents do not notice that there kids are annoying everyone around them. In Mexico at a nice resort on my honeymon some couple took their diapered kid into the adult only pool, YUK!! Good thing for everyone that the wait staff threw them out.
Parents: Do nto ruin someone else’s vacation or dinner, etc by taking your sticky noisy kids eerywhere you go!!! Invest in a babt sitter…
to cmk: kids are a part of life…let’s see if your opinion changes once you have any…how do you think you got to where you are or were you born old and ignorant..besides this list is titled dangerous places to travel WITH KIDS.