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Originally Posted by 2airishuman most of the world does NOT consider the usa a 'safe travel' area... |
I have heard this said, but never confirmed it for myself. Considering the number of foreign tourists I've seen at Disneyland, I find it hard to believe too many people would take that seriously.
However, the point it might help to make is that - yes indeed, some parts of this country may not be safe to travel in. There are parts of my own hometown where I would not want to be driving a rental car, holding up a map and looking confused. Though that's just paranoia on my part, it doesn't seem wise to stand out as an outsider in certain areas. While traveling I have wandered into areas where I was not welcome, and I might have known better had I been better prepared, but luckily the worst we got was some odd stares as we moved along.
I read a quote recently "Africa is a continent, not a crisis". Africa is indeed a big place, with a lot of good people in it. People who would love to have your tourist dollars, and would welcome you with genuine hospitality. Just as you would find in much of the USA. There are dangerous places, and there are safe places, you just have to know which is which.
More than ever in the past it should be possible to chart a route and avoid the inhospitable places. With the internet you have constant access to the latest news and travel advisories.
However, only the people going on the trip can decide of the risk of showing up in a long line of aluminum trailers makes too much of a splash and will garner too much attention from the wrong people.
While Pee Wee certainly makes some valid points, many of which may have already been handled by the caravan planners, I think the people going on this caravan certainly do not need to feel anything they are doing is dragging down the good name of Wally, Airstream, or the WB. This is an independent group of Airstream owners, planning a trip. It is an exciting and adventurous trip, which is why it has garnered so much attention and polarized people one way or the other. But ultimately it is just a trip, and it is up to those who choose to participate to ensure their own safety, and to decide how much risk is too much.
Personally, I am still looking forward to following along, and I hope they have an adventurous but uneventful trip!