3. Baghdad, Iraq
It was once written of Baghdad that, no matter your race, country of origin or chosen religion, someone in the city wants to see you dead. That seems to hold true for the epicenter of violence in the Middle East, a city whose lack of stability combined with its incredible potential for material wealth makes it a powder keg that simply won’t stop exploding with one conflict after another.
4. Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
In terms of sheer risk, Myanmar actually ranks fairly low on the list of most dangerous places to visit. Yangon, the country’s biggest city, however, is a place you want to watch yourself. Violence is common, and the state leadership is notoriously wary of outsiders. Not only that, the country’s infrastructure necessitates using cash only, a fact that makes the country’s visitors potential targets for assault and theft. That said, for the truly adventurous traveler, a trip down the famed Irrawaddy River is one for the “someday” wishlist.
