Duqm, Oman

Duqm is no paradise. Drone strikes have already killed 14 people and injured 15 others, as Iran targets the port facilities used by the United States. The tax burden is heavy, and bureaucracy is a persistent headache. Oman has long served as a venue for diplomacy between Iran and the US, but now finds itself in the crosshairs of a regional conflict. Unless you're a hardened ex-pat with geopolitical connections, this dusty industrial town is best avoided.