International travel is on the rise. Lots of travelers prefer it to stay within their own country, but many people still choose to travel outside of their home country.

However, if you plan on traveling in these countries 2023, you might want to hold off until then. The countries at “extreme risk” for 2023 include Afghanistan, Iraq, Mali, Somalia, Syria and Ukraine.

These countries experienced a “serious threat of violent attacks by armed groups targeting travelers and international assignees

Countries at “extreme risk” for 2023 because of security include Afghanistan, Iraq, Mali, Somalia, Syria, and Ukraine.

These countries experienced a “serious threat of violent attacks by armed groups targeting travelers and international assignees,” according to the site.

Visitors who do travel to those locations will seek security assistance from private security agencies or hire trained tactical teams themselves.