Comments on: 4 Dangerous Tourist Destinations

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:25:17 +0000

There are countries with higher crime rates compared to Guyana which advertise themselves as toursist destinations. Take Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica for example. I found the suggestion to try Trinidad & Tobago to be hilarious because they actually have violent crime. Fyi: Eco-tourism happens in the interior of the country not the city.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:07:51 +0000

I agree with the author on Albania! Not really a country I would want to visit especially after being annoyed or attacked so many times by Albania immigrants in Greece! Their speciality is to rob girls (tourists) as it is obviously easier. They are not the bravest people… I would not recommend Albania for holiday unless you go with foreign police escort or if you like being mugged and aggressed and robbed!! I haven’t got anything nice to say about them. The country has got some beautiful landscape in some places but that’s about it!

By: Erion Azizolli

Erion Azizolli — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:10:29 +0000

I LOVE ALBANIA

By: Genti

Genti — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:06:19 +0000

I’m from Tetova, Macedonia. I’m albanian. I’ve been to Albania many many times, and I did enjoy staying there, in fact, I have a house in Tirana, and I like staying there, everything is cool. Basing in the fact that Albania is still in transition – because the democratical system got in Albania in 1992 – I think Albania is in a very great form, fighting its past and every negative occurrence.

The insecurity near Kosova isn’t created by albanians in Albania or Kosova, that’s the consequence of the war between Kosova and Serbia in 1999, and the mines were placed there by serbs to stop refugees runing out from Kosova.

There are many places to visit in Albania, you just have to look for them. Macedonia and Kosova are good places to visit too.

–Greetings from Tetova–

By: Inu Spar

Inu Spar — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:40:43 +0000

Ian – You’re correct, Guyana do have its share of problems, but I can think of many other countries I would stay away from. Just look at the world news and you would realise that Guyana has a long way to go to even come close to the violence, wars and the destruction from natural disasters of other countries. Of course, the people who live there will see things differently, but I’m sure if you ask them to move to somewhere like the middle east, Africa or even some European countries, you will not get a lot of volunteers.
Who knows, maybe when the first world countries go up in flames from killing off each other and eventually can’t feed themselves, places like Guyana wouldn’t seem so bad after all. Checkout the links below.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/04/most-dangerous-countries-lifestyle-travel_dangerous_countries.html

http://listverse.com/travel/top-10-most-dangerous-places-on-earth/

By: Ian Harrison

Ian Harrison — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:01:24 +0000

Hi Inu,

My father is actually from Georgetown, Guyana and I have relatives and family friends in the country, most notably in interior towns. Most of the information in the post thus came from local sources and international government advisors.

I love Guyana, the culture, landscape and the people. But nobody can deny the fact the country has many problems, particularly for new visitors.

By: Inu Spar

Inu Spar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:28:27 +0000

In reference to Guyana, I’m just curious about the following statements you made:
1. “With major socio-economic troubles and the constant threat of political regime change, residents are poor, restless and angry.”

What did you base this on and what exactly is the threat of regime change? I thought Guyana have had free and fair elections for at least the last 2 decades and currently has a democratically elected government. Also, is everyone really poor, restless and angry? Why is that? Can you elaborate?

2. “Political demonstrations, riots and general instability are constantly on the horizon. One incidental spark could set off a chain of violent events.”

When was the last political demonstration, and how often are these demonstrations close to setting off a chain of violance?

3. “Major floods have plagued the country of late, with little international aid, let alone media attention, to help in the wake of the damage. As a result, a sense of resentment and hopelessness has heightened tensions.”

This sounds more like Louisiana and Mississippi. Are you sure this is Guyana?

Maybe I should cancel my trip to Guyana and juat go to Haiti, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan or anywhere in Africa or the Middle East. I’m sure I’ll have no worries then.

Cheers.

By: erion azizolli

erion azizolli — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:59:05 +0000

Albania is absolutely no dangerous. We albanian are lovely people and the explosion in Gerdec it was just a accident. I think we need to talk about the good thing not only for Albania, but for Guyana, Azerbaijan-Armenia Border Area or Timor Est too.

By: Ari

Ari — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:23:23 +0000

Ive been to Albania, Macedonia,and Kosova.

3 times to be exact. it is no dangerous at all. a lot of fun and people dont have attitude like where im from NYC. everyones nice and they are grateful for everything

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:01:00 +0000

You left out Thailand! The most dangerous place for a Western tourist in South East Asia. Thailand is the Tourist Murder Capital of South East Asia. Only a very small percentage make the news. DANGER!