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I also remember the reddit thread. There were a LOT of people questioning your decision to tour Africa, with some scary sounding warnings. Have you run into an
by jdhawk 10y ago
I also remember the reddit thread. There were a LOT of people questioning your decision to tour Africa, with some scary sounding warnings.
Have you run into anything as dangerous as they made it seem?
- grecy 10y agoNope, not one single thing. And I've been talking to many, many people traveling here, including people backpacking, and they are loving every second. People here are extremely friendly and welcoming, and the landscape is breathtaking. "Africa" does not deserve the reputation it has. I've never met anyone that has traveled in Africa that would say otherwise.
- 35bge57dtjku 10y ago> I've never met anyone that has traveled in Africa that would say otherwise. Because the rest are all dead?
- al_chemist 10y ago> I've never met anyone that has traveled in Africa that would say otherwise. That could be survivor bias.
- erichocean 10y ago> I've never met anyone that has traveled in Africa that would say otherwise. I have. Many. And not just "travelled" to Africa—actually lived there. Africa can be safe, at times, but it can also turn brutal seemingly overnight depending on where you are. Saying that it's safe (without any caveats) is basically irresponsible IMO—especially if you are white/foreign. Very different customs/culture. It's not for everyone.
- Synaesthesia 10y agoHonestly, the same could be said of the USA. I live in South Africa. People smile and greet you on the streets, the weather is great. I feel secure.