As human beings, we crave adventure. We want to see the world, try new things and meet new people. For the most part, we're creatures of habit that like to make connections with others and experience moments with them too; but sometimes, we need to do things on our own.

Traveling solo isn't for everyone, but when people take a chance, they don't regret it. In fact, people that trade adventure by themselves, crave to push the envelope one step further and travel on roads less traveled.

Below are 20 places people dare to explore on their own, even though people that inhabit those areas tell them to steer clear.

20 You May Get Scammed In Pakistan

Pakistan is beautiful, with its vast mountain valleys and architecture. But the government has said that Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries to visit right now and for a vast number of reasons. One of the most common traps are scammers trying to lead tourists off the beaten path for sinister reasons.

19 Tanzania Has Major Issues With Tourist Traps

Sometimes it's easy to spot a tourist when a local sees one. Immediately, that person will become a target for mugging or attacks. Tanzania has been on high alert, warning tourists that travel alone to stay alert and know their surroundings. Some groups are also known to harm certain groups of people that may not have the same beliefs as them.

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17 Caracas, Venezuela - Poor Health Infrastructure & Political Unrest

It's a known fact that becoming sick while traveling is an easy feat. Traveling to a country like Venezuela with health issues won't help the situation. Also in 2017, Caracas was dubbed the most dangerous country to visit, says World Nomad. Since crime happens often here, it's hard to get justice for situations that might happen to tourists.

16 Bogotá, Colombia Has A Mess Of Trouble With Gang Activity

Bogotá has come a long way in recent years when it comes to making the infrastructure more livable, but pockets of dark happenings seem to linger. Even in a busy area of town, there's still a high-risk for street crime such as pick-pocketing or more serious crimes after dark. Sticking close to lit areas calling it a night early is the best bet.

15 New Delhi, India - Sketchy Transport and Mugging

New Delhi is a relatively safe place to visit overall. However, the roads are rough, rigid and very congested. Traveling alone here might be best avoided because roads are just plain dangerous to travel on. Whether it be on foot or by a taxi, things are not well maintained and it might end in injury.

14 Kazakhstan - Undeveloped And Corrupt

This city isn't the most dangerous on the list, but it definitely has its downfalls. It's been said that people will point out tourists, surround them and demand for their belongings.

In this situation, it might not work like other countries because the people that are supposed to protect the public don't comply with the law and are often corrupt.

13 Mexico City, Mexico - Mugging and Scams

Mexico is an extremely popular country to visit because of its cheap travel and beautiful beaches; but like the other places on this list, there are some downfalls. The crime level here is extremely high, so that goes without saying that traveling here solo might be best to avoid.

12 Afghanistan - War Past

Afghanistan is known for its beauty and views, but it is now considered the most dangerous country to travel to as of now. Because of its war history with the United States, it's definitely best to avoid this country until things clear up. Even a person saying they're from the United States may be the wrong thing to reveal.

11 Egypt - Pickpocketing

Egypt is one of the most picturesque countries the world. Even if we've never been there, we know from movies that it's a destination that people want to see for themselves. Egypt has become more or less a safer area to travel to, but it's best to travel with someone that knows the area instead of trying to venture around alone.

10 Angola - Unlawful Officials

Currently, is it not advised to travel to Angola. While most crime happens among locals, getting lost could mean getting into the middle of something that might be dangerous. Beyond that, it's best to keep important possessions close by as it's been said that airport officials are known to hold these items in exchange for bribes.

9 Iran - Trafficking And Underdeveloped Areas

As of now, we're all well aware that traveling to Iran isn't a good idea. In fact, countries such as Canada and the United States have come out as of 2020 and advised against it. There is a lot of hostility towards tourism right now and dual-citizens that are traveling to and from Iran. It's best to sit this one out for now and plan a trip elsewhere.

8 Israel Has A History Of Messing With Tourists

Israel has been cleared for being a relatively safe place to visit, but if solo tourists aren't paying attention, they could be involved in a traffic accident due to the cluster of activity going on, on the roads. Locals have also been known to pick out non-locals and present them with something that isn't legit or will hike up the price and scam them.

7 Morocco - Public Areas Aren't Safe Due To Illegal Activity

Morocco is a popular destination for people to travel to, but like a lot of these countries on the list, locals will take advantage of outsiders with pickpocketing and scams. There are also pockets of danger within and outside the city that deal with illegal activity. It's best to stick to the well-worn paths and avoid one-off areas at night.

6 Jamaica - Leads Tourists Off The Beaten Path

This country is known for its hospitality and beautiful scenery, but if the moment is right and tourists decide to get adventurous, they will get scammed into buying items that they weren't planning on buying. Jamaica is known for all-inclusive resorts and excursions, but if people don't stick to company-owned tours, they might find themselves lost or stranded.

5 Peru - Robbery And Credit Card Theft

While most of these areas deal with real-life dangers, Peru takes a different turn. Tourists are known for using their credit cards to purchase souvenirs, but if they aren't paying attention, things can get expensive, fast. Situations such as credit card abuse and card skimming are very common here and it could leave lone travelers broke and in a sticky situation.

4 Bahamas - Theft

The Bahamas seem like the most picture-perfect destination to backpack through with ease, but an article issued by the State Department says differently. Crimes such as petty theft, illegal acts against women, and burglaries in hotels will change all of the palm tree and daiquiri-filled times some tourists will have.

3  Ecuador - Hotel Robberies

Sometimes locking the door after you leave your hotel isn't enough to keep robbers at bay in Ecuador. There are rough spots and safe spots here, but the main issue is hotels that don't offer enough security to their guests. People off of the street have access to hotel rooms and at that point, we know what happens.

2 Turkey - Issues With Other Countries

As of late, Turkey has been hit with a decline in tourism. While it's on the up and up, Turkey still has rifts with the United States, which makes any traveler coming from there a higher risk. While some countries target women, this one targets single males traveling alone for a multitude of reasons.

1 Detroit, MI - Poorly Managed Neighborhoods

While most of these precautionary tales have been about other countries, this city in the United States needed to be included as well. For a long time now, Detroit has been known for a high unemployment rate and sketchy neighborhoods due to poor management of the city. Solo travelers should take caution when going there alone.