The 21 'worst countries' to visit with 17 already carrying 'do not travel' Foreign Office warning
dailyrecord.co.ukA new report has revealed the "worst countries" for UK tourists, with a mix of expected and surprising nations making the list.
As Brits gear up for their holiday plans next year, the World Population Review has released its rankings of the "worst places to visit" for travellers from the UK and US.The startling list includes 17 countries that have been given a 'do not travel' warning by the Foreign Office due to reasons such as ongoing conflicts, soaring crime rates, and heightened global tensions, making them too risky for British tourists.The report explained: "Travel is highly subjective, with each individual's personal preferences influencing whether they think a given country is one of the worst countries in the world to visit (or live in) or one of the best countries to visit (or in which to study abroad)..."However, in a handful of countries, visitors face an unsettlingly increased risk of being violently harassed or kidnapped, unlawfully imprisoned, seriously harmed, or even killed.
These countries qualify as the worst countries in the world to visit."Those intrigued can check out the full list of the 21 intimidating destinations below.Afghanistan: The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021 following the withdrawal of US troops.
Since then, they have imposed strict new laws, including a recent ban on women's voices and bare faces in public, as reported by AP.These rules reportedly extend to all aspects of daily life, including celebrations, music and shaving.The Foreign Office (or FCDO) has warned that the "security situation is volatile" and urged against travel to the country.
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