Top 5 Countries I Would Never Visit (And Why You Shouldn't Either)
Vložit
- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Thank you for watching!!
Click here to learn more ➡️ cf.spybriefing.com/free-book-a
🚩 Join our Patreon Community Today to get access to exclusive perks! - patreon.com/user?u=106301260&...
------------------------------------
Check out this next video ➡️ How to Disappear Completely Without a Trace - • How to Disappear Compl...
------------------------------------
Get Your Ultralight Tactical Tomahawk here!! ➡️ freetomahawk.com
Check out the Advanced NANOTECH water Filter ➡️ survfilter.com
Lethal Indestructible “NOC” Knife ➡️ nocknife.com
Get your Rescue Knife here ➡️ versaknife.com
Learn To Build The Ultimate "BUG OUT ESCAPE BAG." ➡️ tridentbookoffer.com/escape-b...
Subscribe to my channel and be in the loop on my latest videos about Home Defense Tips and Strategies, Tactical Defense, and Personal Protection Training videos! ➡️ czcams.com/users/JasonHanson...
Jason Hanson is a former CIA officer and the New York Times bestselling author of "Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life." His company trains celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, and everyday Americans in escape and evasion, hand-to-hand self-defense, evasive driving, firearms, home defense, and more.
#dangerouscountries #countriestoavoid #jasonhanson
As a former Uber driver, i can confirm that "nothing good happens after midnight" and "stay away from strip clubs" are solid advice!
Shady people come out at night
Every day happens after midnight. 🤔
@@walikhaled7739Shady people SHOULD come out during the day...when the sun is out...that's when you could use some shade...😜
Good thing to live by while travelling tbh.
I'll admit I went to those over twenty years ago, but selected one or two with caution. There is a definite difference between what was working there then and what I see on fb pages nowadays.
Even then, there was the potential for a problem because the fact is every one of those women is in a relationship with someone very unkind. Most are practically their pimps. Throw in alcohol, and the men there can be as crazy as those in any other bar.
Having been a paramedic for 35+ years, I can attest that “nothing good happens after midnight”, especially with a full moon.
Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and God bless!
Totally agree, being an RN working ortho trauma nights, crazy bad stuff after 0:01 and especially with a full moon. I keep an lengths away and stay out of "bite zone" if taking vitals etc. especially since its nearly impossible to get an order for patient restraints at 0300. I keep eyes in the back of my head always too. I don't mess around with the nuts and they know it first 30 seconds when I enter the patient room. Peace and stay safe.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing You forgot one more country in there nothing good ever happens in the USA, just look at all the crime and murders here. SO definitely there are parts to stay out of the USA. But I agree your place in Utah looks pretty safe and a good place to raise a family.
@@luisromanlegionaire
He sort of made this point in a roundabout way by bringing up Baltimore.
It reportedly used to be a beautiful city 3-4 decades ago.
And the only time I ever visited when on a business trip to DC…it was a fun day to go down to the water front & spend with my pops. Nothing out of the ordinary happened but then we didn’t go anywhere except the tourist traps & a nice restaurant. It’s easy to maintain the illusion of civility in certain pockets if there’s enough money flowing around.
But undoubtedly he’s correct this is not a city anyone in their right mind would want to live in unless you have enough money to set up shop in a gated community (preferably with armed guards). And really, if one has that kind of money there are literally hundreds if not thousands of better places to settle.
Anywho, yeah, Murica is quickly degrading - especially in the urban areas - so it seems that should be part of the discussion of “places I’d never go”.
I’m thankful I grew up in the Pacific Northwest on a farm & ranch, so am lucky enough to be able to return home to the country now that I’m a little older. Even cities like Portland & Seattle which I once loved are becoming crime infested S-holes I wouldn’t want to raise a family in.
But hey at least it makes for great TV. Without Baltimore swirling the drain for decades on end we’d have never gotten The Wire!
@@mjswoosh Is it necessary to say the "Pacific" Northwest?? Wouldn't the Northwest just suffice??
I am not American and don't understand.
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.
Same from Tijuas 35 years, never been in trouble or any of my family members, and I've been very reckless. My dad is from D.F. and never been in any harm. But we both know what States or cities we should never go to.
@@you0nlylivetwice
@videoarmenio I'm from US and have been to TJ and DF a lot. I feel safer in DF than LA, that's for sure. I like Hanson's advice, but I think the Mexico fear is way overblown. Mexico is our neighbor and we should be best friends.
This guy is clueless, He chose Mexico over Venezuela or Papa New Guinea.
@@craigshannon6011He is giving his own opinion, that of course anyone can disagree with. I wouldn't go so far as to say he's clueless. He gave out some very good advice here.
@@kevinmalone3210 Fair enough, I didn't intend to come across insulting at the time, maybe saying I disagree would sound better.
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.
Americans not going there is why Cuba is a good destination.
True… Why would anybody trust any information from someone from the CIA 😅
Cuba is super safe!! Stuff this prick of a guy. But yes Mexico is dangerous.
@@mathieubordeleau150 Agreed, places where you can avoid a dick like this are top of the list.
survivorship bias
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.
CR is a good place to understand how "opportunists" work. Not having Spanish language skills, I wasn't a fan of San José. Very enjoyable country overall.
Thank You for your service!
This video seems more aimed at stroking the ego of the "true american patriot🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇲".
No one anywhere cares about a man with no name, who will pay his ransom or what information could he possibly have? If they know something, it's because they were told.
I'm not gonna step out of a plane in countries that are conveniently former cold war 'opponents' or aren't the greatest ally to american hegemony and become public enemy #1
JASON, you’re the best! I would add a lot of South American countries
All of the places he named were and probably still are restricted for a lot of former military.
But the most dangerous place I been in is Los Angeles.
Also the wrong side of K street in DC.
Wisconsin and 42nd. There was a great ethnic fast food place there.
Pulled in with a full .gov van and people scattered like roaches when the lights came on.
You take off the brassard and somehow they still know?
I lived in Mexico for 13 years and never had a problem nor did any of my friends
Are you Mexican?
How long ago was that, because I watched a documentary last week, and I struck Mexico off my list of countries to visit.
Tourists are getting kidnapped all the time in Mexico.
@@wildnfree101 Name of documentary and producer, please.
Right? I think we all know why some of these countries made some of these lists. He doesn't sound like he has much experience in any of them.
I have to say I was unimpressed that he trains people from Mexico how to deal with living in Mexico,
but he's afraid to go to Mexico.
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.
As a German, I wholeheartedly agree. Also, don't come to Germany. What few sane, civilized people remain will welcome you and be as amiable as anyone but those are increasingly few and far between. Hardly anything works any more, most people are brainwashed, self-loathing morons, and the cities are crawling with immigrants of the sort you don't want to be around. The countryside is still nice but the "woke" brainrot and general downfall reaches us here as well.
Exactly
Wisdom from across the "Pond".
@@boondocker7964 Nope! You just got served a steaming pile of some of the worst of our stupidity.
pfft lol@@towmlvb3423 🤣
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.
Thank you for that wonderful information!God bless you!
Jason: Go to Greece
Also Jason: Here's a terrible story about Greece
Greece is a fabulous tourism destination. I haven't had a bad security situation in any of my visits.
We have to be aware and careful no matter where we go....
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 millennials life styles.
Greece is one of the most safest places in the world and the people are unbelievable, and the food the coulter the weather is almost as perfect as it can get. Most of the Greeks will do almost anything to accommodate you and a good portion speak English and a few other languages, Yes every place in the world has some sort of sketchy spots but overall I fell more safe in Greece then another I spot I been at before.
@@M7TOPGEAR Agreed. As an Aussie Greek, I loved Greece.
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.
I recall that colleagues of mine based in Israel were bemused to see top managers desks right in the front of the building nearest the windows.
Because of terror risk the senior people in Israel seat themselves as far from the windows as possible, exactly the opposite to my home country.
I also recall a salesman who used to stay in our family guesthouse who always packed a rope in his suitcase and always checked the escape routes and fire escapes every time on his visits.
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....
Yes and... DC, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, LA Portland, Seattle to name a few. You could sum it up by saying don’t go to a city. Nothing good happens after midnight could be paired with nothing good happens downtown.
@@waltersistrunk4200 It's not like rural America is much safer either with its drug-addled citizens.
iwould avoid all democRAT run cesspools such as New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, L.A.,Portland, Seatlle.......
To be an ex CIA agent this guy surely is a scardy cat.
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'm basically the way you are at 74, but I'm 43. The world is different now. Your life sounds like a precious experience. I don't have the same colorful story, but I'm continually grateful I grew up in the 80s and 90s, and had an overall normal and traditional college experience (as opposed to nowadays).
@@alant383 anyone that jumps to assumptions from the above conversation should stay in Canada.
That's what we get for saving France not once but two times. When my dad was in the Army, he landed on Omaha beach in WWII. Not on the first wave nor the second or even the third. He was with the Army Corp of Engineers assigned to build bridges (and blow them up). When he landed, he said the sea was red... red with American blood. It was worse than just that but he wouldn't talk about it. Some of his war time buddies are buried there.
@@alant383 You're obviously not an expert on North Carolina.
@@alant383ohhhh CANADA very big country North of US ,empty country, nothing happens in Canada. Donald Trump has a plan of buying Canada, making its states dull boring Alberta, dull Manitoba,Quebec,Ontario etc all US states and its oil for US.. ohh common Trump
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.
I bought my phone in China. 😉
But back then, we did have smart phones. The only info on my phone was contacts, mostly locals.
I started seeing National Parks after a Chinese colleague told me he took bus tours to US national parks while he was a grad student in Canada.
I felt embarrassed that he had seen more of America than I had!
Choices of climate and topography are not what all people are looking for.
All the beautiful geography in America cannot compensate for the fact that the USA is no more. Major demographic shifts are rendering the once great nation to a third world wasteland.
You know, we can love and appreciate America AND also acknowledge the greatness of other nations for a variety of reasons.
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 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.
Exactly, what is this guy talking about?
Cool story lady
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.
All the major cities in America have been chewed up and barfed out by the current state of affairs. The only places in any city that one can go to are the most expensive and out of financial reach of anyone with an average income.
This is true, but at least as an American you can kind of sniff them out and avoid, language is the same, corrupt police won't target you, most foreign justice systems will jail you while they investigate \ favor their citizens in any dispute with you...
As someone who lives an hour away from Memphis, I'm kinda honored in a weird, twisted way to see it make the Do Not Go list. Makes me feel all gangsta and hardcore.
Also, this person is absolutely right and I haven't actually been in Memphis proper in ages. The rest of Shelby county is still fine to visit, though.
@@DolFan316 Yep. Actually, most of Tennessee is cool. We drove through a couple years ago; knew to avoid Memphis proper... but there was a lot of cool places to visit along the way through. We actually broke down there, and some locals were incredibly friendly and helpful to us and got us towed, helped us find a good repair shop, and a decent hotel to stay at while the car was being fixed up. And absolutely gorgeous scenery!! Despite our car problems (and to a certain extent, _because_ of them), we had a wonderful time in that State!!!
Yes, generally the parasites gather those places...
I personally would add: the cities in US that are always in the news: San Fran, Chicago, etc... Also France (right now).
Why France? It was good enough for Richard Belzer.
@@wtconroe879 France has had riots and protests the last few weeks. Macron was sent a "finger" in the mail, saw it on the news yesterday. Later determined to be taken from a "live" person.
@@wtconroe879they have had riots for over 3 years now and they have recently become very violent. American news never covers the rest of the world.
@@wtconroe879 France is OK normally - but was major rioting there w/ alot of damage, might not be good time go. Wait till its clean up...
@@MrFunnyDad2024 I wouldn't go to Europe right now period. Tyranny is literally and completely taking over all of it all at once. Sadly, my older nephew is headed to the UK later today on a 'class trip". Right at the time when the UK has declared open war on children and whites. Yay.
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'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.
He was a CIA guy... Get it...?
I didn't like the way he trashed China...
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.
I've never had any scary experiences with the Russian or Ukrainian speakers but listening to them while they're totally oblivious to the fact that you understand every word they're saying is such fun.
I live near Baltimore and the street to avoid with all the strip joints is Baltimore Street. I would avoid the whole city nowadays
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.
Democrats have turned LA into 3rd world hell hole. Well done Newsom
Cartels in Mexico won't target you because it's not necessary, American gangs will target you just because they were bored. That's the difference
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.
It’s totally a shame what’s become of Mexico.
@saltwatersaddletramp HEY! The post you sent in 1980 finally showed up!
It certainly is, there was a cartel battle on the road out from the airport at Acapulco, and tourists in a cab were stopped so the winning survivors could bug out because the vehicles involved were ruined. The cabbie had his head hacked off with a machete, and the tourists were shot.
How about give us a list of U.S. cities you would not visit Jason? That would be interesting and informative.
Anywhere that doesn't allow easy access to CCW permits is a place to consider avoiding. And conversely, anyplace that gives out CCW permits pretty much on demand - or that has Constitutional Carry laws is a place that is probably pretty safe. You don't even have to be the one carrying. You just know that criminals are at least a little less likely to FA if they think there's a chance that they will FO.
All the Democrat controlled US cities have too much crime, defunded their police force, release felons without bail and the homeless bums on the sidewalks shooting up heroin, ingesting Fentanyl, etc. In other words, they have turned into shite cities.
@@matthewbecker6553unfortunately that’s not all true now. The latest stats show many of the Southern states including Florida are in the top 10 of violent crime which is a shock to many.
@@EvangelismforGodeither meth heads or blacks would be my guess doing all that crime you are referring to
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
Houston, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore, MD
Los Angeles, CA
These are at the top of my list.
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..
Before the current war- meaning 2014 or 2022?
Exactly. Completely over the top. I hope his kids don't grow up scared of their own shadows.
Same. Lived in China for years and am much safer as a woman here than in the US. Much better pay for teachers here too than the red states Jason likes. But I also don't do drugs or go to seedy places, have traveled all over the US alone as well as abroad and perhaps have just been lucky/smart. To each his or her own, but I do think that fear-mongering isn't the best.
I’m an engineer too and have traveled tons. I have had a second home in Cabo for 17yrs and have never had a problem. Been to Cuba and it’s a fantastic country! The rest of the Caribbean is not bad but the panhandling and scams are atrocious. Places like Egypt even worse. I find people in Utah kind of scary but more in a Children of the Corn kind of way…..plus I like to drink too much :) This guy trains people to be what….paranoid enough that they think Las Vegas is better option 😂
@@martin4819 Ha ha! We currently live in Utah. We love it. We’re at the ski resort nearly every weekend. I think the “Children of the Corn” reference is a bit unfair though…considering less than 50% of Salt Lake City is Mormon and there are bars everywhere. 🤷♂️
Thank you, Mr. Hanson. Happy New Year to You and Yours.
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.
do
Do NOT go there!
Are saying it was a random or something?? Hospitals are expense in the US so why would it be cheaper else where ??
As long as your cool and don’t be traveling to places where you shouldn’t be or belong you’ll be good man. The news is full of fear mongering. In Mexico stay in the tourist spots. Don’t explore if you don’t know any locals. Stay your ass at a swanky resort. Russia well I’m sure if you mind your business you’ll be good but since the war they hate Americans more so yeah that is a hard pass. Cuba all day long. I have friends that go every summer. Use common sense and as long as your not some political American spy you’ll be good. But yeah we have plenty to see here in The states 👍🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥
... and take out travel insurance before travelling abroad. For the young, it is incredibly cheap.
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.
Exactly. I feel completely safe in Mexico.
Buen suerte
shhh let them be scared
In small towns sure. You can't defend yourself with firearms and cartels run freely. No thanks.
Famous last words.
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.
He’s got Cold War fever lots of people his age do
I used to. Then the 2014 coup happened and everything went to Hell in a handbasket. Zelensky, Nudelman and Kolomojsky are a wonderful cure for the Cold War fever. You take one look at the Gestapo/SBU and you're like, " Maybe the NKVD-KGB wasn't so bad after all? ".
Former Soviet state Kyrgyzstani here, in Russia if you are white you can freely travel if you are of other colors you might have problems with the local police trying to milk your money by dropping a small amount of marihuana into your pockets or by local thugs from southern regions of Caucasus trying to cut your car and making a fake claim on car damage.
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.
Thank you for sharing. God bless!
You know as a person of Mexican ancestry whose parents were born in mexico I can tell you that there is no comparison between USA worst cities and mexicos tourist destinations. USA has laws and they are expected to be followed and people do follow them. Mexico 60% of its economy is informal!!!!! EVERYTHING IS DONE UNDER THE TABLE YES EVEN LEGIT BUSINESSES. So yes I feel safe even in baltimore cause if something bad happens I can trust the baltimore police why? Because it is in the US
@@dianabenavides2913 Oh, dear. I spent most of my life in Baltimore. There are lovely areas, but a lot of bad ones. Drug dealers keep streets clear when it snows, not city plows. BPD refused to take a report when my car was stolen. They said it must have been repossessed. I could go on.
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.
Gingoog City Mindanao joins the ex pat chat
that last part is true for everywhere tho... im tired of americans being so afraid of other countries... brainwashed
Great!Thank you for sharing!
When all the crime from Mexico moves up to the open border US, Mexico will probably be a great place to visit/live in a few years.
@@jamesrecknor6752 I had a great time in Mindanao. I met people there and became great friends with them. In Zamboanga, Cota Bato, Davao and Surigao.
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.
Great video! Thank you for posting.
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.
China, I made sure to carry lighter than the already light I even carry in my home country. Mexico... nope. Cuba, yes. Russia, not even gonna try to get a visa there. War, major conflict and proxy war zones, nope.
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...
Number 1 advertisement for being American, Levis. Number 2, Nikes, Adidas, Pumas, etc. Number 3, any American sports team related clothing.
Supposedly, some peeps wear a Maple leaf pin, to appear to be Canadian...
Hopefully more Americans will do like you.
Awesome!Thank you for sharing!
If you were born in Ireland and are a naturalized American I've been told that as long as you're not going to a majority Islamic state, it's a good idea to travel on you Irish passport.
How did North Korea not make the list? It was the first place I thought of.
Pretty much impossible to go there anyway.
A few years ago I saw lots of American tourists going to N. Korea.
@@mrslcom You need a visa for all types of travel to North Korea. If you arrive without a valid visa, you may be arrested.
p.s. Travelling to North Korea completely alone is not permitted. Private tours can be organised, but you will always be accompanied by tour guides, even if you are just one person travelling. Wandering alone through the streets is not allowed.
Most evil regime in the world, DPRK.
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.
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.
Well said but not one made it clear if they spoke a 2nd language .Few speak good English ---They are prone to be loud and dressing a way that makes them stand out .
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.
Thank you for watching, Will. God bless!
I'm surprised Egypt isn't on this list! I've heard nothing but bad stories regarding phones and cameras about it!
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!!!
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.
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.
EVEN STILL THINGS HAPPEN
@@lovly2cu725 Things happen everwhere. Mass shooting in USA aren't rare events.
We went in 2017, before we had kids and before I got hooked on self defense vids on CZcams. While it was fun, the fact that we spent little time outside of the resort which was gated and protected by armed guards makes me prefer a place that doesn’t need such measures.
@@NotMeNaNaNachances are the actual gangs hired those guards to protect you believe it or not
I had Mexican colleagues tell me that even _they_ didn't feel safe working in some places in Mexico! 😀
And in Queens, New York an EMT worker goes to a local bodega to get something to eat and ends up being stabbed 15 times. But John Gotti is no longer running Queens so I guess everything is ginger peachy!
Besides- in 2014 I've seen with my own eyes what our so called Congresspeople and Senators are capable of. Believe me- " Teresa Mendosa " is a naive kid playing with Barbie dolls compared to Blinken and Nudelman.
Are you aware of the staggering number of people who have disappeared in American National Parks?
Funnily enough, the reason you gave for not wanting to visit Mexico is how I feel about the US - a lot of guns and threats to personal safety
I feel safe in the US because I have guns. It’s the illegal guns that scare the hell out of me.
@@formeremployee326 As an european living in a country where nearly no one has a gun, I say this: In the Global Peace Index USA is nr. 131 of 163 There are a lot of differences, comparing is tricky. In my whole life, I am 63 I know about two shootings, with a few victims sadly enough. USA: hundreds of them each year. Something you cannot understand if you are not an american, I think.
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...
you live in Texas… that says all😂
if you live texas you are still in Mexico lol
What do you want from me- an argument? I'm a huge Mexicophile- cartels and all.
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.
I appreciate you for sharing. Thank you for that. Stay safe and God bless!
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Bless you for providing sound advice for Americans traveling abroad!
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 for sharing your story, Michael. Stay safe and God bless!
The street in Baltimore was known as "the block".
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
Ireland? You kidding? It's being flooded with 'refugees' who just so happen to be all males of military age.
have travelled the world, feel most safe at home in Australia.
@@JohnSmith-sj2dk yooo man it’s not the people you gotta worry about down there it’s the animals and insects 😂
@@trevork.d8227 Lol, bit of a myth tbh, I have lived here 57 years, never had a friend or family member or met anyone ever who was hospitalised or seriously hurt from any kind of insect/animal attack.
Suuuuuure. That’s what aussies say to trick us into going there.
Could you review the movie Sound of Freedom? As a former CIA agent any insights on the film?
He won't be allowed to talk on that. There never ex cia. Still connected.
@@unknownuser-fv2lq Lol It's the CIA not the mafia. I'm sure he can say something about the accuracy of the movie.
@ctam79 the cia is far more secretive and obscure than the mafia. Are you 15 or something? I'll bet you 100 he doesn't talk on it. Cia are involved in trafficking you naive soul.
@@unknownuser-fv2lq
🤡
I can name a few Cities in the United States I would not visit.
In my experience, some great things have happened to me after midnight, it’s usually after 2 when it happens
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.
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 to hear France and Italy are ok. Been to Crete Greece, wonderful place and people.
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.
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.
Thank you! God bless you!
All the money spent at a Cuban resort goes immediately to the Cuban Communist Government
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing would you go to turkey
After hearing stories from a Cuban father/son team that was working on my house, I'll never go there. For example, they had never tasted lobster until coming to the U.S. because it's illegal for them to harvest for themselves. It's only for the tourist. Besides, your tourist dollars only support the continued oppression of Cuban citizens.
As a cuban, let me repeat it. Don’t go there. The moment you got into a legal issue you’re done: the make laws on the fly. You’re doomed
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.
You don't have to be a Mormon, to appreciate having them for neighbor's.
I've been all over Ukraine and it is more like Kansas than Colorado. The only (small) mountains they have are the the Carpathian mountains in the extreme southwest which sit at under 7000' and were stolen from Romania (Romania still claims them), and some hills in the southern part of the Crimean peninsula.
Russia was fine before the war.
Why are you ashamed?
Ukraine was safe pre 2014 revolution
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.
This video calls into question this man's claim that he is a former CIA agent.
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.
Surprised he didn't mention Portland or San Francisco.
Memphis
Interesting. I’ve been to plenty of countries, been to three continents, and the USA is the 2nd most dangerous country (personal safety ranking wise) I’ve ever been to.
Incisively insightful with some snippy overt *and* subtle humor blended in. Glad I found this channel, I will have to view other videos on it.
Glad you enjoyed it!Thank you for watching!God bless you!
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.
After achieving a life long goal of visiting China, my goal now is to never step foot there again LOL.
The fact that you’ve said you are not a spy, you are a spy.😂
So that's where that saying came from. Getting ripped off in Shanghai, lol. 😅
At least he didn't say he's a " civilian ". Jason once slipped and actually did just that.
@@innnews6299 I was accused on more than one occasion of being a spy, my reply was usually if i was a spy I would have more money
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.
Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and God bless!
You said it yourself darling- WITH A FAMILY! It makes a helluva difference.
No, hell no- Xi is an Alpha predator. Unlike Putin he's for real. There was a point in his life when his family fell out of favor and I guess to break him they had the little Party prince wash toilets. And then he became the President of China. So when I was homeless and staying at the Maple Street Shelter in Redwood City I told this story to some of my friends and they used to tease me like we were back in Junior High. " Oh, Tati is on the shower/bathroom duty again. She's dreaming about becoming the President of Ukraine. " But Xi is one of the very few people I really wouldn't want to cross- and I'm practically a true Gambina who matured in South Ozone Park, Queens.
Everyone I know who lives. Ex-Pats, lived there before, have no problems traveling in Russia. I'd much rather walk around in Moscow than LA, Chicago or NYC. I'm not surprised a former CIA Officer list them as one of the most dangerous places and also mentions fighting for Ukraine in the same breath. LOLOLOL!@@tatianalyulkin410
From Russia here. It might feel very safe there until it's not.
Unlike US where you sort of have very safe and very dangerous neighborhoods, Russia is all sort of different shades of gray areas - it doesn't really has truly dangerous areas and it doesn't really has safe areas. You can get robbed anywhere but with a relatively low chance vs say Oakland, CA.
I had knife to my throat twice in Moscow and couple of dozen very dangerous encounters, including running away from homicidal russian cop.
Had only one such incident in the US in 2 decades and only because I walked into black neighborhood unknowingly, being young naive foreigner.
But on average you're more than twice more likely to die of violent crime in Russia vs the US. Or almost 10 times more likely vs EU. And that is if you're Russian and know how to behave and what to do. If you're an American I'd multiply it by at least 2.
So no. Do not go to Russia, especially not right now, but even if they get a democracy in the future I'd still think twice before going there.
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!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing too!
I love your channel. Thanks for the great advice ❤
Thank you! I appreciate it.
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?
Great idea!!
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.❤❤❤
Is the situation improved since the economic collapse? Do you have fuel at the gas stations? is it still politicly tense? would you recommend to visit now?
Good info!
As an Australian, I felt safer in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico where I went for a wedding than in Texas, where guns are absolutely out of control. America's gun culture is frightening.
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.
me too and armed daily 24/7. cant do that in sweden or the netherlands😁
@@2nd-coming it’s like American Express. Don’t leave home without it! 😂😂
I love Arizona! I am one of those trying Mexico for a while for several reasons but may return to Texas (home) NM or AZ. Not sure why all these expats here say they feel safer than US. I do not; although granted I’m not in a big expat destination either. ✌🏼
Personally, i think we have a target on our back no matter where we go, even places in our own country.
Money talks and as Americans, it yells "come see what I have that you can steal from me!". These are just the facts and we always have to be cognizant of that.
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....
Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I appreciate your view on’just don’t go to dangerous places’. There is no reason to put ourselves in jeopardy. Thank you for putting an exclamation on that. After listening to quite a few u tube videos , I have decided to take one of your classes. Looking forward to meeting you!!!
Thanks for the advice, Jason. This is very good to know.
Thanks for the insight. I guess North Korea, Burma and Iran are too obvious to mention avoiding.
Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Libya......
@@morethan3756 How these countries don't make this list but Mexico does. He lost any credibility with me.
Thanks for your info!
You're welcome Ron! God bless you!
Excellent advisement on all topics; this professional knows his business well; bravo !
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.
It takes money to go see many places that aren't close by. Many of us don't have much disposable income anymore
@@paulw2117 what? the entire premise of this is that you have the money to go to another country
Long written histories and ancestral attachment beyond three centuries. Culture and arts even older as well. No offense to the Natives but outside of a few societies in Mexico and southward there was no written history at all and very little was left behind because upon the arrival of Europeans in the age of steel and gunpowder, the Natives of North America were still in the stone age. Sorry, I would rather vacation and see the Old World where more of the great events of history occurred but my priority is with history and culture, and that isnt the case with everyone.
@@paulw2117 I'm not vaxxed so I'm not even allowed to enter anywhere in most states these days.
No my guy.
There is nothing that looks like Greece, Croatia, other ancient places with crystal clear water and unique history that goes back 1000s of years.
America is the tacky fast food version of everything.
Also, 90% of what most will see is ugly divided highways, chain business, Dollar Stores, parking lots, ugly McMansions, it is just mostly visually unpleasant, along with some very heartbreaking poverty, in of course, the uniquely ugly American flavor.
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 🤔
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.
How are they doing?
Oh brother 🙄
That's bigotry. Mexico is definitely safer than the US
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.
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.
That is awesome!Thank you for sharing!
I would add Burma, South Africa, the Philippines and many countries in the middle east to the list.
Thank you for the information.
You're welcome James! God bless you!
Maybe you could do a video on the top 5 safe countries to visit, if you have time in between your six kids, and busy schedule.
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 lived in black neighborhoods in Atlanta and Nashville, and visited my brother a few times when he went to medical school in Memphis. If you've survived black neighborhoods in the USA, Mexico is a cakewalk.
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 agree! Me and my daughter went in 2017 and we loved it and hope to go back someday.
You're welcome! God bless you!
Would love to visit Cuba, and even China. Mexico is beautiful as well. Don't go looking for trouble and you'll be fine. You could still get mugged in Salt Lake City UT. Still a lot of meth heads there.
Great info!
Thank you very much for this important information.
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.
Thank you for the information, I especially thank you for your views on Mexico. I happen to live very close to Mexico, and at times, it is very tempting to go there. As I get older, I am losing my desire to travel abroad for various reasons, and there is so much to see here in the US. I have been to 49 of the 50 states (I've never been to Hawai,) but seems that I have only scratched the surface.
Great! Thank you for sharing! God bless you!
You could check Baja California as many expats have. I think it would be good to follow Hanson's advice about avoiding stripper clubs and stuff like that but you are really missing on a beautiful country if you don't set foot in Mexico. Check out Tangerine travels, especially the first videos where an American couple arrived to Mexico. Now they have split but the channel remains and the woman created another channel (Maddiegold). They even have some safety tips. I would only advice not to stay in the towns right at the border because they attract a lot of Americans who want to do there what they don't in their home country, so that affects the culture.
Go to monterrey city
I love your videos, Jason, and this one was great! I'm surprised you didn't mention North Korea, which would have been #1 on my Hit Parade (remember poor Otto Warmbier and the condition he came home in, after trying to steal a POSTER?). I agree with the rest of your picks, though, and would LOVE to visit the Greek Islands at some point. Also, a quick personal testimonial--Catalina Island, off the coast of California, is amazingly beautiful, and the water is the clearest blue-green I've ever seen in my life. It also has a herd of buffalo (left over from a movie company that filmed there) and beautiful terrain to hike on. Definitely worth a sail over there, if you enjoy boating! I spent a weekend there years ago and loved it.
Love your video. Full of common sense and great advices. Thanks.
BTW Zions narrows are the best hike totally agree!
I truly appreciate it. Thank you, Olivier! God bless!