We’ve now bid 2005 adieu, but the world hasn’t changed much since we crossed over. There are still many dangerous places that the timid (or even the not-so-timid-but-still-don’t-want-to-die) to go. I was giving this some thought recently…that is, where would it be really BAD to go right now ,and a couple of obvious hot spots came to mind. For example, Iraq. That US teen went and did it a few weeks ago, and he made big headlines, but suffice to say, you and your honey are not going to pack up and head out to Tikrit for a weekend away. But where else?
I found this site with the rather unsavory name, um polobastards, that lists the place that in 2005 (and 2006 for that matter) would be best to avoid if you’re planning a vacation. Among their listed countries are: Somalia, Niger, Sudan Chechnya, Indonesia and the Palestinian Territories. They provide the reasons why such places are to be avoided, but you can probably figure that out on your own.