Top 5 Countries I Would Never Visit (And Why You Shouldn't Either) 

As a former Uber driver, i can confirm that "nothing good happens after midnight" and "stay away from strip clubs" are solid advice!

Having been a paramedic for 35+ years, I can attest that “nothing good happens after midnight”, especially with a full moon.

I've lived in Tijuana, MX for almost all of my life (57 years), and the only time I've gotten into trouble is precisely when going to "bad places"" and yes, after midnight. So I agree with Mr. Hanson on that. But I will also add that most tourists that get into trouble here in Mexico are those that think that because they are in Mexico they can behave rowdy, get uber drunk or go looking for drugs to continue to party. So come to Mexico enjoy the food, wine valleys, beaches and culture. If you behave like you would usually do in your own country, you will be fine.

As a Canadian, I have had great experiences in Mexico and Cuba. That said, situational awareness is important and being aware of the dangers present in the places one visits is a really good idea.

I am a retired 21 year military veteran. I have traveled and lived all around the world. I currently live in Costa Rica. I blend into the cultures, and speak several languages. Safety is relative, no matter where you are. You must also keep situation awareness! When I worked in various cities in the U.S. as a federal employee, I felt comfortable knowing I was armed, and had combat training.

I lived in Mexico for 13 years and never had a problem nor did any of my friends

I'm from the UK so it's interesting to read in the comments about all the places Americans don't feel safe. Trouble is, you don't have to go abroad to encounter the citizens of those unsafe countries; they're all coming to you now , via the open southern border. We have the same problem in Europe.

Sadly, there's countries out there that say the same thing about the US... and I agree. Glad Jason mentioned Baltimore. Considering sightseeing travel usually involves visiting other US cities, and those cities usually have high crime- which is wayyyy out of control....

1st floor rooms also allows for people to enter the room w/o coming through the front entrance. That's why we always we housed females at least the 2nd or 3rd floor. If you hear an explosion, stay away from the windows. The initial explosion may be bait to bring you to the window and then they set off the second, larger explosion.

Jason: Go to Greece Also Jason: Here's a terrible story about Greece

As a consultant who's been all over the world, please remember to 1. Always have cash hidden on your body with emergency contact phone numbers. 2. Never eat anything that tastes bad or wrong as you will get horribly sick if you do, just get something else. 3. Don't ever drink alcohol in excess outside of your hotel unless you are with trusted friends. 4. Trust your instincts about people! If you get a bad feeling about something avoid them don't listen or follow them no matter how charming they may seem.

Hi, with all due respect, I think it's unfair to generalize not to go to some of these countries. Maybe in some parts, there are unsafe areas, but to really write them off as not to go there even to visit (for a few days), I think it's too much. Just try to practice due diligence and research for safe areas before coming anywhere in the world. I would still love to visit Greece, Mexico, and even China once in my lifetime. And I've been to Russia and have no regrets. If you think about it, there is really no 100% safe place in this world. Just be safe and mindful. Peace!

I personally would add: the cities in US that are always in the news: San Fran, Chicago, etc... Also France (right now).

I've lived in 40 states and it's always bugged me that so many Americans, always want to talk about how great other countries are and have NEVER seen their own! This is the ONLY country where you can go from tropical to arctic circle, from well below sea level to over 20,000ft, from plains to deserts canyons to wetlands. All here. We have more national parks than anyplace in the world and that's not counting some of the incredible state parks. Great food from around the world is here. I did bring my original phone and laptop to Shanghai, China, but I also put software on it for extra security and put spy cameras in my room to watch anybody coming into my room, which I do at ANY hotel, as I don't trust staff. I also try to check for bugs, as I've been bugged before. It's harder as the bugs are smaller , but I do make a sweep in each room.

To be an ex CIA agent this guy surely is a scardy cat.

I am an older American lady who has driven multiple times in multiple states of Mexico. I have lived in non-tourist area and have never had a problem.

My Dad was in the Army when I was a kid. We lived in Germany from 1953 to 1957 and travelled all over Europe and it was a blast for an 8 year old. He was transferred to France in 1964. I had to go to school on Sunday night to Verdun and returned home on Friday night. It too was a blast for a 16 year old kid. The night I graduated, we had to move to Germany because DeGuelle would not let the U.S. military bases be in France. Again, Germany was a blast. However, at 74, I would not leave my home in North Carolina.

I live near Baltimore and the street to avoid with all the strip joints is Baltimore Street. I would avoid the whole city nowadays

A country I'd never go back to is Jamaica. The resort was beautiful but the beach wasn't private so there were a lot of sketchy people around. When I went to the airport to come back home to U.S., they dumped my luggage out twice. The crushing poverty you see on the ride from the airport to the resort is horrible. Chris Rock does a set about this, it's hysterical.

I've been living in Mexico for 43 years and I've never heard a shot fired, been assaulted or kidnapped. For work I've also travelled South America for 20 years.

Most of America's cities have areas not to go to. Then there are some of the rural areas in America not to go to. Avoid Memphis, Tn. Avoid parts of St.Louis. Then there are areas in Chicago to avoid. The tares of the earth like to congregate mainly in urban areas, but it's not always the case.

A local rancher took several family members to Mexico. The granddaughter broke her neck diving into the water. The family had to pay $23K to get her out of the hospital. The Mexican consulate set up a private flight & spine surgeon to come get them. Flew the girl & mom to a hospital in Florida, for surgery & recovery. If you can’t afford a ransom, do go there.

I live in Los Angeles area and believe me I feel safer in Mexico big time than here! And I go to Tijuana frequently. I'm originally born and rise in Mexico and been in dangerous places in different cities but nothing like Los Angeles. Don't know why but I guess it's my own perspective.

As an engineer I've traveled to and worked in 29 countries so far. I've spent the most time in China, Mexico, and Malaysia...but also two stints in Russia (before the current war), Singapore, Peru, Japan and all over Europe. I've never once had a problem in any of those countries. Never been robbed. Never had my identity stolen. Spent plenty of time out late. Oh...I did get stabbed in Chile when two men attempted to steal my bike...but that was kind of my fault because I fought back...saved the bike but ended up with a knife stuck in my hip which I had to pull out myself. I have a couple cool scars. But other than that...never once had a problem. I feel like you're the emergency room doctor that's afraid of trampolines and swimming pools..

Going to different ports while in the Navy our port brief (in part) warned us not to take unmarked taxi's for the very reason that Jason mentioned about what happened to his greek speaking friend. A lot of gentlemen's clubs in different countries are also ran by gangsters and you may be unwittingly supporting human trafficking if you go there. The women at these "clubs" may be there against their will. Something to consider.

It’s totally a shame what’s become of Mexico.

I am fluent in Spanish, I only felt unsafe in Mexico in rural areas when being followed by large packs of stray dogs, I would always pick up a stick in case I had to defend myself. I never did get attacked. Downtown Vancouver and Toronto has no go zones.

I’ve spent a lot of time in China, Mexico and a little time in Cuba. I feel that China is safe, but his advice on bringing dummy electronics couldn’t hurt. In China I did have one issue photographing military types in Tiananmen Square, but he cooled down and I remain free. I know Mexico can be dangerous, but I’ve spent about 5 weeks there in the last few years. I would just say that you need to show caution in where you choose to go. I spent about a week in Cuba and it felt totally safe. In Cuba the people were very nice. I talked to other travelers and they felt like it was safe as well. I went to Colombia on a job and almost got robbed or kidnapped on the beach. The guy I was working with and I had 5 guys come up to us while another native tried to distract us. Both of us have had large lock blades visible and stared them down. Eventually the 5 guys walked away, I feel pretty lucky with that one. The DEA officer that was our host told us it would generally be robbery or kidnapping in Cartagena. After that we traveled in armored vehicles and ate with DEA people watching over us in restaurants. We were doing a documentary on drug smuggling for the discovery channel.

How about give us a list of U.S. cities you would not visit Jason? That would be interesting and informative.

I love Mexico. I go there every year and never had an issue. I mix with the locals in small towns and villages and know a lot of people. I am more afraid of the town I live in right now in the US.

In 2023 there were 1.8 million US citizens living in Mexico and Mexico received 11 million US visitors, it would be good to know how many of them had any inconvenience.

Travelled through Russia for 6 years with a cattle truck bringing cows there from the Netherlands and never felt unsafe there. Walked the streets alone many times in different cities and met lots of nice people.

I'm surprised Egypt isn't on this list! I've heard nothing but bad stories regarding phones and cameras about it!

California would definitely be on that list for me. 😂

There are a number of cities in the US Nation that I would feel uncomfortable going to by myself especially after dark. I was an over the road semi driver and would stop at a Truck Stop sometimes as far away from delivery destination as an hour out to avoid sleeping in bad areas. What is safe in the daylight may be hazardous at night.

Are you aware of the staggering number of people who have disappeared in American National Parks?

I went to Playa del Carmen, Mexico back in 2021 just as soon as they opened things up. Had a blast! Just don't go looking for trouble and trouble won't find you...95% of the time.

I had Mexican colleagues tell me that even _they_ didn't feel safe working in some places in Mexico! 😀

Been throughout the Baltic, including Russia (but that was 05!), England, Scandinavia, and Spain (Estonia, Norway and Spain high faves). Spent 5 weeks in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Stayed in a ABB. Walked to the grocery store 20 min away, and backpacked home full and carrying 5 gal water jugs in each hand, sometimes taking busy and sometimes quite desolate streets. Low income doesn't immediately equate to danger and violence. Never trouble. You always stay aware. Simply a smile and an "Ola!" can go along way. We took the little Collective vans from the city down the coast to beaches and cents, being dropped off on the main highway and walk 2 km down a jungle road to the ocean - one time some guys stopped and offered us a lift in the back of their delivery truck, so we five adults and three kids 4 to 9 all jumped in amongst the vegetables and they took us down. "Gracias amigos!" and waved goodbye. We rented a car from a little place in town (it may sometimes seem a bit dubious because everyone there, even business, isn't loaded with cash or franchized fancy, but just doing business. We drove to places down the coast, and into the jungle on Jaguar Rd to Dos Oyos cenote (definitely go here). Casa cenote, Akumel, and Tulum. Ate at "home" mostly, but restaurants too, travelled across to the other side of the city for authentic food for a friend's Bday, once. Eat where the locals eat and you'll be glad you did. Less touristy as well. Into a jungle alternative housing development at Sac Bay. Absolutely beautiful, wild architecture homes. The best beach was a 30 min walk down the shore to Punta Esmerelda, a local's beach. People were friendly and sometimes curious. We did not go to dance bars or strip clubs. Wife and 9 year old son, we had a fantastic Experience, and we'd go back. Loads of my friends go to Cuba regularly, but I haven't been yet, maybe this March. Where I've felt potential danger was down in the United States, but that was later evening, in huge cities and you are 100% right that "nothing good happens after midnight" - anywhere really. If we treat each other with respect and don't expect everywhere else in the world to be like Canada-USA/our own country, we'll enjoy the differences; its sometimes difficult with language/getting around, etc, but that's one way we broaden our human experience. Resorts are boring as hell.

Hi Jason. I know a lot of Americans that live in México and they tell me they feel safer here than in the USA. It depends where you live in México, is not the same border towns than well known cities like Mérida, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Valle De Bravo, San Miguel de Allende, the Mayan Riviera, Huatulco, Zihuatanejo, Guadalajara etc etc. You can visit México without your family for a few days and see what is like, remember México has been on the top 5 list of visited countries by tourists for many years. We have nothing to do with China, Russia, Cuba or Venezuela, México is a non socialist democracy, with many freedoms like in the US. Best regards.

Great advice. I used to travel overseas on business. Europe, China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, southeast Asia, Middle East. In China, my company laptop got “scanned” by a company security team for “viruses” they claimed. I would wear European sport coats and shoes and never flash my US passport. The reason I wore clothes purchased in Germany was once In a bar in Tel Aviv, a woman walked up to me and said, “you are American”. She proceeded to tell me how bad America was. Apparently, my business casual clothes screamed “I’m American.” After that, I tried my best to downplay my US appearance and “blend-in” when traveling overseas. I’m glad that I no longer have to travel overseas anymore. Perfectly happy traveling around our great country wearing jeans and polo shirts...

I live in Texas, the last time I went into Mexico was in '83 or so. I have friends that still go there and think they're safe because they "have friends there" or "Its safe because the "xyz" cartel runs things and they want everything running smoothly.". I can only shake my head...

Lived in China for 7 years and work there often. I am sure they have all my info but still a great country and extremely safe. Lived in Shanghai and traveled extensively in the county, working in 30 plus cities. Never ever felt like I was in danger. People are friendly and crime is almost non existent. Singapore the same....

I just come back from a Pacific sea side town in Mexico for surfing. I really enjoyed it. I always felt safe. I have not seen or heard a single bad thing happening. There are bad people and bad places everywhere. Especially in the United States where people get killed randomly.

Go to Ireland, safest most pro American country I’ve ever visited outside US and Canada… No brainer you will be safe pretty much 24 hours a day no matter what you do, I’ve lived there for 2 years and in college I’ve met so many other Americans who live there, felt safe and enjoyed it, other countries in Europe i did not feel fully safe and had some bad experiences were the UK, France, Italy

Speaking of hotels, i ALWAYS stay on the 2nd floor, maybe 3rd. I dont have people walking by my window outside, and i can get out quickly in an emergency.

I have friends preparing to travel to Mexico as missionaries. While I agree with Jason that I would not go to Mexico for any amount of money, I know that these friends are entrusting their family's safety into the very capable hands of our sovereign God to watch over them. They go knowing He may allow them to lose their lives, but the burden to save lost souls is the greater goal.

Jason, again good advise. We must have had the same kind of parents. Yes, Utah is a great place, I've lived here most of my life. When in the Army my Bishop told me the same thing "don't go to bad places & nothing good happens after twelve oclock" . This advise has saved me so much over the years.

How did North Korea not make the list? It was the first place I thought of.

Thanks for share it! I'd like to add one more: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I Live here and i know what i am saying! There are many places here in Rio that are safe, but most of them are dangerous! Hope i have helped...Stay Hard and safe people!🙏💪

Good video and very good advice. I was born and raised in Baltimore, fortunately, I married someone from Western Maryland and have lived out here for over 20 years now. Unfortunately my parent's and a lot of my family still live there and it's to the point where I only go there if I have to for business. I no longer feel safe in my old neighborhood and my parent's are oblivious to it. It's a hell hole and it's really sad because it wasn't like that growing up. I really don't see it changing anytime soon.

Thank you, Mr. Hanson. Happy New Year to You and Yours.

I have been to Mexico and Cuba. I live on the Philippines Island of Mindinao and there is a State Dept warning against going there. I agree with most things. There are parts of Mexico I wouldn't go to, and I wouldn't go to Cuba alone. I don't go into shady establishments, or out late at night.

Good advice. I have travelled to 30+ countries on six continents. Most of the time, I take burner phones with me. I also register my travel plans with the State Department and make sure I have both digital and printed copies of the contact info for the U.S. Consulates or Embassies where I am traveling. I always provide family members precise locations of where I am staying and the names of key people who always know my schedule. I’ve been to Russia, China and Mexico multiple times each without incident. The countries that he didn’t mention - and it depends upon where you go within these countries - are Honduras, Colombia and Malaysia. Honduras has one of the highest, non-engagement (war zone) homicide rates in the world. It’s the drug cartels. In the video, the best practical advice he gave was about relying on your contacts (primarily) and hotel management (secondarily) to make arrangements for ground transportation. On several occasions when I have finished dining at an established restaurant, I have asked the manager to call for a trusted transportation associate of theirs. Major hotels and restaurants guard their reputations by making sure their guests are protected. In short, if anything ever occurs that seems off or suspicious, you have to trust your gut. Be prepared. Get to safety.

There is a high level of paranoia in much of this advice. Lived in a South East Asian country for over 8 years and never had any problems visiting so called shady establishments.

I always lived my life that someone might try to harm me when I was young man in NY and now I'm a father of 2 boys in Florida I still have that mindset but I'm more relaxed but still aware of my surroundings. Love the videos!!!

Could you review the movie Sound of Freedom? As a former CIA agent any insights on the film?

I was in Moscow in 01, actually stayed in Pavlovsky Posad, between Moscow and Vladimir a month with a family. Great country and people in a trip that completely changed my world view having grown up in the last 10 years of the Cold War. Was in Mexico in 96 for the mandatory Ft Huachuca trip to Nogalas. I refuse to judge Mexico off Nogalas, but have a high school friend that has been living in Cancun for a few years now, before that several years in Ensenada. He loves it, and don't think he's coming back to the US. China, I doubt I can get into. I've referred to Xi as Winnie the Pooh to many times I think. Plus given my past former employment, not the best choice. Plus my 12+ years working ESL in Vietnam I've learned to not like China.

There is history around the world that is too interesting and far older than anything here in the USA. There are places to go and ways to travel that are as safe as possible. St. Petersburg, Russia was a festival of gold and history and the people were great. Standing on the cliffs in Santorini and appreciating of the beauty of the white houses with blue domes, and seeing the power of the volcano that blew up the island is a must-see. Seeing Ephesus, Turkey with the Roman ruins and understanding the journey of St. Paul is a moving experience. Going into the Coliseum in Rome and envisioning the gladiators it makes it so real. Seeing Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii is a festival of history and volcanic power. Walking the D-Day beaches and seeing all the places in the books and movies is awe inspiring. There is much to see and do in the world, which can be done in a safe way. But the way things are going in the world, probably better to go sooner rather than later.

Good to hear France and Italy are ok. Been to Crete Greece, wonderful place and people.

Remember, people from other nations feel that way about the US. The news has them thinking there's a mass shooting every 10 minutes, crime is WWIII levels, etc.

Prior to the war, Ukraine was an awesome and most beautiful country. There were areas where you thought you were in Kansas and the next minute, you would think you were in Colorado. The north looked like Gothic Europe. Ashamed what has happened to it. For the record, I lived in Utah as well.

I got stopped by the military in Algeria and I think these dudes were discussing on if they could get money selling me to kidnappers, but then changed their minds. Also, they had bad trigger and muzzle dicipline. Pointed that rifle right at my guts, not to intimidate me, just because he wasn't paying attention.

I used to process credit card authorizations to 30 different countries in 10 different languages every night. It was the most fun job I ever had. The best part was getting to know the people in all these places. I can't speak to safety, exactly, because I have been only to Canada and Puerto Rico (they were great!) but I can tell you who I found to be the nicest people in the world. Hands down, the Norwegians and Germans were the nicest I talked to. And it was not a matter of individuals. If I was calling Norway or Germany, they were ALL nice ALL the time. You may disagree, because we all have different experiences. The Greeks were terrific. The Turks were awesome AND had a great sense of humor. I loved those guys! As far as not-so-nice... I hate to say it, because it plays to the stereotype, but the Parisians were dead last. They weren't overtly NASTY, but they were strictly business. You got your authorization code and bang. The end. Cold would be a good way to characterize my interactions with them. Now I want to be specific. This was Paris. Some of the outlying areas, like Nice, Renne, and Dijon were all just fine. They didn't go out of their way to be amicable and personable, but they were just fine.

Personally, i think we have a target on our back no matter where we go, even places in our own country.

I’m in Arizona and there are so many places to visit in my state. I’ve been to the south rim of the Grand Canyon 3 times. Going to the north rim next month. With the crazy going on in the world, I like to stay close to home.

This video calls into question this man's claim that he is a former CIA agent.

My daughters were about to flee the nest, so we planned a "last family holiday". Chose Tunisia. Big mistake! I was doing some work for a branch of the military. Within days of my return I found I was the subject of an active security investigation. Took several months to get my security status back.

My husband’s office goes to Mexico every year. I quit going 10 years ago because I don’t trust it. I told him if they went anywhere in the U.S. I’ll be happy to go. He tries to guilt me every year. My stepson and his wife go all the time because they live in San Diego.

Having lived and traveled all over Asia for several years I agree with your tips. My boss, his girlfriend and myself went to Shanghai for business. When we got out of the airport we wound up in the parking garage and these two big shady looking chinese guys offered to take us to our hotel. There were signs in English warning people to not use private taxis. My boss was ready to go with these guys and they had these expressions on their face like they had landed a big one I stood my ground .In the least we would have been grossly overcharged or worse "Shanghaied". When went to The island where our company had a plant we went and bought Chinese SIM cards for our phones. I had a lot of street smarts coming in but its amazing how naive some people can be when travelling abroad. I had some run ins in Burma, Laos, and Sri Lanka when the civil war was going on there. BTW I was not a spy just an American businessman but many times was suspected of being one.

EXCELLENT ADVICE. Having lived in Japan for many years (not military...I had a business there and still do), I visited China because of my job. Jason gives spot-on advice regarding it. You are, quite literally, considered a 'threat' because you are an American. All eyes are on you, and you can feel it and see it. Quite the opposite in Japan and South Korea; very warm and welcoming there.

I love Greece. What an amazing country. The people are friendly ... and the food is out of this world. The most nutritious food on the Planet. And their mediterranean sea is exceptional. I loved the Greek Islands, and also Mainland Greece, driving with a manual car through their mountains, and the expressways connecting their cities is spectacular. You drive off their expressways and you enter ancient towns that have been modernised for 21st Century living standards ... like the island, Hydra, where there are no cars, but donkey drivers on their 5G mobile phones ... a clash of the millennial life styles.

I would add Burma, South Africa, the Philippines and many countries in the middle east to the list.

Surprised he didn't mention Portland or San Francisco.

Great video! Thank you for posting.

If traveling to an unsafe region, always monitor your government's travel advisory website and pay attention to their advice. Monitor allied governments' advisories too (ie UK, USA, Australian governments' official travel advisories). In the days leading up to your travel, as well as during your transit and after arrival, keep monitoring the official travel advice. If they recommend you do not travel, they are always basing this information on very good intelligence (even if they cannot share the specific details of that Intel in their advisory). This has saved me from a few possible dangerous situations when I used to travel for work.

I am a foreign national living in Sri Lanka for the past 28 yrs and found it to be the most beautiful and the safest place in the world.❤❤❤

You're right. Most Americans dont go see all of America. Name anything other countrues have that we dont have. Love mountains. You dont need Switzerland. Love excellent restaurants? Manhattan has incredible restaurants. Love castles? Rhode Island, Long Island have beautiful mansions and estates. Love forests? Love beaches? Love sailing? It can all be done in America.

About 10 ish years ago, the Mexican govt was complaining that the waning tourist trade was hurting their economy, so the govt sponsored a vacation trip for 11 journalists to travel by bus along the west coast to prove Mexico was safe to visit. The trip should have been about 2-3 weeks, except the bus got hijacked after just a few days into the trip. The journalists were held for ransom until the federales negotiated a release. They were captive for several months before their return to the US. They were fine, but any equipment they brought with them was forfeit. I've never been to Mexico and will never go.

Yeah, If I'm ex-CIA and knowing all the subversions and operations (along with the lost of lives the CIA has done to various countries), I too would avoid going to many places.

I know the sniffers can detect your network traffic, but I don't know of any that can scan your hard drive without hacking it wirelessly (or physically, obviously). As for the custodian part: as a custodian, I can assure you we are able to move around some pretty sensitive areas without people batting an eye.

Been to Cuba over a dozen times, you'll love it. It's beautiful and the people there are just so friendly, it's also very safe, I recommend you set aside geopolitics aside for Cuba and give it a chance!

I love your channel. Thanks for the great advice ❤

In my experience, some great things have happened to me after midnight, it’s usually after 2 when it happens

Indonesia can be extremely dangerous. I’ve been there twice. Spent a total of six months. Despite being very aware and careful I almost died there each time and was robbed each time also. More corruption than Mexico. People’s Republic of Congo is another place I darn near died. In my 70s now and I like traveling around the USA a lot more than heading overseas.

Absolutely agree with most of this list. There's some scary things out there. The beach experience in Cuba is pretty hard to match though. You don't need to be rich to be treated like you are. Just stay in the tourist only areas. Cayo Coco is highly recommended. But he is absolutely correct, there are many amazing beaches in America. You might spend more, but you know where you are.

My parents visited Cancun in Mexico and a tout tried to rip them off. Beautiful beaches and gorgeous scenery but it's the people you gotta be careful of there! Nice video, Jason!

I live in SF, I don’t recommend anyone come here either, but if you have to, make sure you have a decoy wallet & decoy electronics (like stuff that you can lose) because the theft is rampant & they target rental cars & ones with out of state license plates, & you’re definitely going to want to use “urban camouflage”, as in looking like a homebum with no money & acting “unhinged” if you have to walk through the Tenderloin or Bayview/Hunters Point at night! There’s more areas I can name too, but those 2 are the main ones. The meth & fentanyl addicts have seriously overrun everything & there’s trash & homeless everywhere. Definitely not a tourist destination anymore. Unless that’s what people want to see.

Thanks for the insight. I guess North Korea, Burma and Iran are too obvious to mention avoiding.

It's crazy how many Americans go to Mexico to vacation, and it's not even like the bad stuff happening in Mexico is under the radar or only known by some select people. It's on the news and all over the internet, all the time! Not a week goes by where some tourist isn't very publicly getting killed, kidnapped, caught in the crossfire, imprisoned etc.

I would agree with ddc on this one. I have so many co-workers who are always talking about going to Greece,Italy,Spain,maybe France once a year,and yet,they won't go visit any places here in the United States for some reasons. I would rather visit historical places here instead of having to travel all over the world to be honest. For anyone who has never hiked the Narrows in Zion National Park,I would recommend it.

In February 2023 I visited Mexico for 2 weeks. I arrived in Guadalajara and visited León, Celaya and the city of Guanajuato. At no time did I feel in danger. I feel totally unsafe in LA, San Francisco, Miami or Washington DC

A friend works at a private school in Beijing. It took 6 months just to get the work visa. Once there, their computer mysteriously stopped working. Interesting 🤔

Hey Jason, how about we flip your list. What are the top countries that for you, would be the safest to travel to or you'd most likely to take your family to?

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Thank you Mr Hanson. I stay in South Africa and I tell you we are in a bad state. You can't trust a co even as they all are on someone's pay roll. We live on a farm which is even worse here as our media doesn't cover the farm attacks here and no one abroad hears of it, we have lost over 20 000 (no lies) farmers that have been murdered. Your videos have helped me a lot as well as my wife in protecting ourselves. God bless you and your family always.

Even taking a cruise to Mexico isn’t safe, cause the cops watch the Americans as they do their tourist activities. A cop wanted to take me in because I got drunk on an excursion and was almost to the cruise ship. Thank God my friend convinced him not to arrest me. I wasn’t driving, but just walking the path back to the ship! Plus, the tequila down there seems way stronger than in the US! Last time I did that! Sigh.

Nice job Jason! Well, we all have our perspectives and experiences. I have had the good fortune to have so far visited 42 countries, including 3 of 5 you mentioned not to visit! And the only country I got robbed in (pickpocketed) was Greece! 😊😊. Great stuff. I especially will use the hotel floor strategy. Thanks! John R.

About 20 years ago, I had a business trip to La Paz, on the Baja. Very nice and loved the seafood. But, my Mexican business contact even said there were very few places in Mexico he would go. Said Mexico city, robbers would steal your valuables, AND still shoot you. The big resort places are essentially prisons. You don't go beyond the hotel compounds. He was not a fan of traveling in Mexico at all.

Glad you didnt mention North Korea, I was planning my family vacation there! Actually, I am obligated to go to Cancun for a wedding. We will be staying at an all inclusive resort. They pick us up and return us to the airport and we wont be leaving the hotel. Still, I'm not happy about it. We did do a family wedding their 2 years ago and had a wonderful safe time. Also all inclusive with pickup and drop off. It does help that my wife and adult daughter are from South America and speak fluent perfect Spanish.