Top 10 Worst Countries to Visit (from a travel risk/safety perspective)

Afghanistan Ongoing conflict, terrorism, and lack of tourist infrastructure. Strict rules under Taliban control, especially for women and Westerners. Somalia High risk of kidnapping, terrorism, and piracy. Extremely limited safety or healthcare services. Yemen Active civil war, famine, and widespread violence. Virtually no safe zones for tourists. Syria Devastated by civil war and still unstableContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Worst Countries to Visit (from a travel risk/safety perspective)”

Incident: North Korean Warship Launch Failure (May 2025)

Incident: North Korean Warship Launch Failure (May 2025) Background North Korea has been rapidly expanding and modernizing its military under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, especially since announcing a five-year defense development plan in 2021. A major part of this strategy includes strengthening naval capabilities, particularly through the development of large warships capable ofContinueContinue reading “Incident: North Korean Warship Launch Failure (May 2025)”