Skip These Dangerous Destinations When Visiting Europe
By DANIEL FEININGER
Glasgow is historic and full of charming character but also has a sizable conflict between rival drug gangs that can spill to the streets and affect the public.
Glasgow, Scotland
While the threat of bombings and terrorism has subsided, Belfast's complicated history has created a divided, unsettled environment with gang violence.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Police stations are more akin to military compounds, and the weather's drabness contributes significantly to a low-grade sense of conflict and dread.
Podgorica can be disheveled in parts, and the U.S. Department of State highlights ATM robberies during peak tourist season as a particularly noteworthy issue.
Podgorica, Montenegro
The U.K. government also notes a higher-than-acceptable risk of terrorism-related incidents and the potential for gang violence to spill out into tourist areas.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, is where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, initiating World War I.
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Travelers should be wary of pickpockets and petty crime. ITF reported in 2021 that Sarajevo had been successfully demined, but other sources suggest exercising caution.
Malmö residents report feeling unsafe more often than any other Swedish community, and in recent years, gang violence, murders, and petty crime have been on the rise.
Malmö, Sweden
Tourists aren't likely to be the target of violent crime, but the startling amounts of gun violence, gang activity, and other crimes make Malmö a town to pass on visiting.