Man who's visited every country in the world reveals the most terrifying place he nearly didn't make out alive
A globetrotter who has set foot in every country on Earth has opened up about the single destination that left him genuinely rattled.
Drew Binsky has built a huge online following by chronicling his travels on YouTube, sharing everything from hidden gems to hair-raising close calls along the way.
UNILAD previously spoke to Binsky about the destination he considers the ultimate all-rounder, but having covered literally every nation on the map, he's inevitably crossed paths with some far less welcoming corners of the world too.
Realistically, anyone attempting to visit every country will eventually stumble into a handful of genuinely dangerous situations, and Binsky is no exception.
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In a video breaking down the five locations where he felt most at risk, the content creator named his number one pick without hesitation: Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
Explaining his reasoning, Binsky said the city operates with 'no rules, no laws', pointing to the presence of Al-Shabaab, a militant group linked to Al-Qaeda.
He described needing an armed convoy, complete with bulletproof-vested guards carrying assault rifles, just to leave his hotel safely, with guards scouting routes ahead of any journey.
He said: "I travelled to every country in the world. Here are the five places I felt most unsafe. Number one is Mogadishu, which is the capital of the East African country Somalia."
He went on: "This place has no rules, no laws. Al-Shabaab is present, which is an off-shoot of Al-Qaeda. Every time you leave your hotel you have to have a convoy in the front and back with four bulletproof vest military guys sitting on the beds of each truck with huge AK-47s in their hand, scouting out the area before you go.
"Last time I went, I visited my friend at the Hyatt Hotel, which actually is gone because it was attacked. It's just very scary and very unfortunate."
Americans can legally travel to Somalia, but the U.S. Department of State strongly advises against it with a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory.
This is due to 'crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, kidnapping, piracy, and lack of availability of routine consular services'.
Speaking to UNILAD last year, Drew lifted the lid on another scary place he will be in no hurry on making a return to.
"Back in 2018, I spent time in N'Djamena, Chad's capital, and largest city. Never in my life have I been more scared, threatened, or attacked (both verbally and physically) than I was in that hot, dusty, and beaten-down, deserted city," the 34-year-old explained.
Drew continued: "I was involved in a disastrous police chase on a motorbike and was attacked by over a dozen people for trying to take a photo.
"If it wasn't for my 6'6'' local friend (AKA Bodyguard), then I'm not sure I would have made it out of that country alive - no joke!
"The lessons I learned from my experience there are the following: always ask before taking a photo of anyone, avoid crowds, including any demonstrations or protests."
Callum Jones