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Another critical concern for travelers is politically unstable situations. Destinations like Haiti serve as important examples; when gang violence escalated and the political situation became dire, Mark and his team made a conscious decision to skip travel to that region. However, he acknowledges that if a previously unstable location shows signs of improving and becoming safer, they might reconsider and explore the area. The key takeaway is to stay informed and wait for a “cool down” period during which tensions have eased.