What happens when you’ve been to 10…20…30+ countries, and your wanderlust is still going strong? You might start looking to countries off the beaten track – such as the ones deemed the most dangerous in the world by Forbes Magazine (List of Ten Countries to Avoid Now, April 2009).
In the video, you’ll notice Colombia can’t seem to shake itself from these lists just yet. I am happy to report all is well for me after 4 months of living here. And while it seems there is a constant stream of Americans heading to Medellin, overall, it still feels very much off the tourist map, which is exactly why I appreciate it so much. It makes me wonder if anyone feels that way about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Which is the most “dangerous” country you’ve visited?
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Well, I guess that would be Pakistan, where I am at the moment, even though I felt completely safe wherever I went. The day before I arrived in Peshawar there were 2 bombs, one of which was targeted at an internet cafe. The day after I had left a bomb went off at a cinema. Across from that cinema I always had a few pots of Kava (green tea with cardamom) every single day, so I guess I was lucky.
Today I’ll be taking a train through bandit country all the way to Quetta, which is the unofficial Taliban headquaters in Pakistan, but it’s supposed to be an interesting place and you have to pass through there to travel overland to Iran.
Despite all of that, I can only recommend Pakistan as a destination. I wish I could stay longer… The people are very friendly and helpful and you’ve got the Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalaya ranges there.
Well, I guess that would be Pakistan, where I am at the moment, even though I felt completely safe wherever I went. The day before I arrived in Peshawar there were 2 bombs, one of which was targeted at an internet cafe. The day after I had left a bomb went off at a cinema. Across from that cinema I always had a few pots of Kava (green tea with cardamom) every single day, so I guess I was lucky.
Today I’ll be taking a train through bandit country all the way to Quetta, which is the unofficial Taliban headquaters in Pakistan, but it’s supposed to be an interesting place and you have to pass through there to travel overland to Iran.
Despite all of that, I can only recommend Pakistan as a destination. I wish I could stay longer… The people are very friendly and helpful and you’ve got the Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalaya ranges there.
Boris – good to hear from you, glad you’re safe, and thanks for taking the time to share a glimpse of your Pakistan experience with my readers! :)
Boris – good to hear from you, glad you’re safe, and thanks for taking the time to share a glimpse of your Pakistan experience with my readers! :)
Croatia has been listed as one of the most dangerous places in the world alongside Mexico, Mali, Sri Lanka and India according to the Italian sport daily ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’.
In the daily edition of 28 May the city of Mexico was put on the list because of swine flue, Mali, India and Sri Lanka because of local conflicts or wars and Croatia because of its night clubs.
roatian Ministry of foreign affairs spokesman Mario Dragun said: “Unfortunately we are used to reading lies and untruths about Croatia from other countries just before the summer tourist season begins. But of all the things I’ve ever heard, this is the biggest load of rubbish of all.”
Croatia has been listed as one of the most dangerous places in the world alongside Mexico, Mali, Sri Lanka and India according to the Italian sport daily ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’.
In the daily edition of 28 May the city of Mexico was put on the list because of swine flue, Mali, India and Sri Lanka because of local conflicts or wars and Croatia because of its night clubs.
roatian Ministry of foreign affairs spokesman Mario Dragun said: “Unfortunately we are used to reading lies and untruths about Croatia from other countries just before the summer tourist season begins. But of all the things I’ve ever heard, this is the biggest load of rubbish of all.”
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