Places You Don't Want to Travel To

I love to travel.

Flying out of Yakima is always a great option as it'll take you straight to Seattle so you can connect to anywhere beyond that.

Even flying out of Tri-Cities is wonderful as it provides more options for flights, depending on where you're flying to.

There is a non-stop list of places where you would like to go. Places like Mexico or the United Kingdom or Japan.

But what about what places to avoid?

There are some places you are advised not to visit any time for any reason.

Many of the places may be the type of places you wouldn't quite want to visit in the first place, but some may sound like it could be fun until you realize it's probably not a good idea to visit those places.

The U. S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs has 19 places ranked as a Level 4 travel advisory as being high risk to visit.

Certainly you've heard of stories like this. Someone visiting and they break the law based on local laws, not laws in the United States. In fact, some actions may be perfectly legal here in the United States but if you break the law there, you be arrested and land in their court system.

And I'm here to tell you, the United States is one of few places where our law system deems you 'innocent until proven guilty'. Something to keep in mind.

Next time you're planning an epic trip, avoid these places.

Where Should You Avoid Traveling To

U.S. Government's Level 4 Do Not Travel List

Many people travel at the end of the year for the holidays or to use up vacation days that may expire. These countries have a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory issued on them by the U.S. Government and should be avoided.

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The U.S Government's Level 4 'DO NOT TRAVEL' List...

The Official U.S. Government 'Do Not Travel' List

Traveling to unique and exotic places rather than the usual tourist traps can be quite an adventure. However, it's crucial to research your destination thoroughly.

While every trip comes with some degree of risk, requiring you to mind your surroundings and take some precautions, there are some places you just shouldn't visit, as they are not worth the risk.

The United States government has a convenient website that helps by listing travel advisories they have in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

If a country is issued a Level 4 advisory, you should NOT travel there. As of November 2024, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

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U.S. Government's Official 'DO NOT TRAVEL' List

Traveling to warm, sunny, popular places can be exciting. However, safety during your travel is of the utmost importance.

The United States government has a website listing travel advisories in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

When you see a country listed as a Level 4, you are advised NOT to travel there. As of November, 2024, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

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