55 h. ago 20 countries the Canadian government really doesn't want you to travel to

If you're considering travelling internationally, it's essential to consult the latest Canada travel advisory before planning your trip.Currently, Canada has a travel advisory in place for almost two dozen countries, urging travellers to "avoid all travel." These high-level warnings shouldn't be ignored, as travelling to these countries could put your life at risk."You should not travel to this country, territory or region," reads the government's advisories website. "Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so."Reasons for these warnings vary from arbitrary arrests, armed conflict, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks. It's also important to note that your travel insurance could be affected if a travel advisory has been issued for your destination.Below is the full list of countries currently under Canada's highest travel advisory.Afghani...

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