I don't understand why ANYBODY would go to a third-world country to vacation amidst profound poverty and dysfunction. Dubai may not be considered a third-world country structurally, but they are neanderthals philosophically and culturally.
I don't understand why ANYBODY would go to a third-world country to vacation amidst profound poverty and dysfunction. Dubai may not be considered a third-world country structurally, but they are neanderthals philosophically and culturally.
Well, then why don't you TELL me where I should vacation according to your standards? I've been all over the world, and many of the countries I have visited were 3rd world and not known for their stellar treatment of their citizens. So I guess I should stick to Canada, UK and some of western Europe. So take our tourist dollars out of the 3rd world countries and what do you think happens to their economy? It worsens. The people that were employed to take care of us tourists now have no jobs. How many countries that fit your "never go to" have you been to? I found that traveling has enabled me to appreciate more what I have and to also see that no matter where you go, people are basically the same. They want their families safe, a decent job, a home/food. You're not hurting their lousy government when you stay home, you're hurting the people that need a job.
If you like to snorkel or dive, Bonaire is wonderful. It's a Dutch island in the Caribbean, & is very safe. Also, they don't allow the huge tourist ships to dock, so their reefs are still beautiful. Very friendly people.
Bonaire is great, because they limit the number of cruise ships, (I only cruise on smaller ships, those mega ships ruin the experience) so it is not overrun like most every other Caribbean Island. The locals are friendly and the tour we took was memorable.
Of course. And if you like to see animals in their natural surrounding go to Texas and see the MAGAs, would like to see pyramid....wait, Mexico onward are all third world countries. Snorkeling in Raja Ampat is a totally different experience than snorkeling in the Caribbean and I am too tired to argue this stupid point.
84% of the world population live in what are deemed тАЬthird world countriesтАЭ. I find visiting (or at least studying) more about different countries and cultures to be helpful, hopeful and great fun. We need a special classification for the USA now, something to do with ill gotten gains might be nice.
I am not sure you are referring to all third world countries or just the Arab nations. Cambodia, Laos, India, Egypt, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Indonesia, and a boat load of incredible tourist destinations are all third world countries. People should only vacation in EU, Australia, Japan, and a handful of other countries?
I don't understand why ANYBODY would go to a third-world country to vacation amidst profound poverty and dysfunction. Dubai may not be considered a third-world country structurally, but they are neanderthals philosophically and culturally.
Not to mention their incomprehensibly misogynistic and cruel treatment of women. Stop supporting monsters.
D - indeed. I will never go to any if those countries bc any $$ spent there supports the ruthless & disgusting policies.
Have you een this story about the chess champion who refuses to play there? https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/chess-grandmaster-refuses-to-play-in-saudi-arabia-and-will-lose-two-world-titles/ar-BB1knwJ2?ocid=winp2fp&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
Perhaps we should all leave USA?
Well, then why don't you TELL me where I should vacation according to your standards? I've been all over the world, and many of the countries I have visited were 3rd world and not known for their stellar treatment of their citizens. So I guess I should stick to Canada, UK and some of western Europe. So take our tourist dollars out of the 3rd world countries and what do you think happens to their economy? It worsens. The people that were employed to take care of us tourists now have no jobs. How many countries that fit your "never go to" have you been to? I found that traveling has enabled me to appreciate more what I have and to also see that no matter where you go, people are basically the same. They want their families safe, a decent job, a home/food. You're not hurting their lousy government when you stay home, you're hurting the people that need a job.
If you like to snorkel or dive, Bonaire is wonderful. It's a Dutch island in the Caribbean, & is very safe. Also, they don't allow the huge tourist ships to dock, so their reefs are still beautiful. Very friendly people.
Bonaire is great, because they limit the number of cruise ships, (I only cruise on smaller ships, those mega ships ruin the experience) so it is not overrun like most every other Caribbean Island. The locals are friendly and the tour we took was memorable.
Of course. And if you like to see animals in their natural surrounding go to Texas and see the MAGAs, would like to see pyramid....wait, Mexico onward are all third world countries. Snorkeling in Raja Ampat is a totally different experience than snorkeling in the Caribbean and I am too tired to argue this stupid point.
84% of the world population live in what are deemed тАЬthird world countriesтАЭ. I find visiting (or at least studying) more about different countries and cultures to be helpful, hopeful and great fun. We need a special classification for the USA now, something to do with ill gotten gains might be nice.
Thank you. See my post above. Such thoughtless comments from people who seem to be oblivious about the big world.
Not meaning to hurt anyone, but I do believe that where you spend your vacation dollars matters. How much justice does your dollar purchase?
I love different cultures, languages, arts, and I pay attention to global news, but I will not support dictators, authoritarians, or assholes.
I am not sure you are referring to all third world countries or just the Arab nations. Cambodia, Laos, India, Egypt, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Indonesia, and a boat load of incredible tourist destinations are all third world countries. People should only vacation in EU, Australia, Japan, and a handful of other countries?
I would never go to any of those countries. It's just supporting misogyny and mistreatment.