Scariest Places to Live - Page 2

kevinp · #11 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2007, 07:47 PM

I am about to go on a two week vacation to Cartagena, Colombia. I am visiting a friend who has been there for three years. Everything I have been reading about Colombia is that it has made some great strides in the last two years. We shall see.

ricardo blue · #12 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mkettner

I thought while everyone is looking for places to move to or would like to share recommendations. Are there any places that you would avoid at all costs?

The first places that come to my mind would be Iraq, Afghanistan, Chad, Columbia, Somalia and similar locals.

The question I have is am I miss-guided in my list and/or are there any other hot spots that should be added?

Michael

I once see this place on telly called Moirdor ( or something like that )
The place looked aweful.... and the people who lived there.....were shocking!
They didn't look like they had a job between them.
I would probably avoid this place... or Liverpool!!

synthia · #13 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2007, 05:05 PM

I met a lot of people who had traveled in Colombia when I was in South America last year. They all liked it a lot. Cartagena was always supposed to be the safest place to visit, I think. Let us know how it goes.

sloopskipper · #14 (**permalink**) 23rd October 2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mkettner

I thought while everyone is looking for places to move to or would like to share recommendations. Are there any places that you would avoid at all costs?

The first places that come to my mind would be Iraq, Afghanistan, Chad, Columbia, Somalia and similar locals.

The question I have is am I miss-guided in my list and/or are there any other hot spots that should be added?

Michael

Michael, don't dismiss Colombia. I just returned from Cartagena, and what a beautiful old Spanish city, with great food and friendly locals! There are many helpful and friendly tourist police in the old city also. I was traveling alone, but felt quite safe the entire time, even in the evenings.

It is a bit hot and steamy (and I live in Panamá) but the Caribbean is at the city's doorstep, and there are beautiful islands nearby.

Also, from everything I am reading about Bogotá, Cali, & Medellin, they are far safer than in the past, with a few caveats about rural areas and ground inter-city travel, especially at night.

Buenaventura is a definate NO-VISIT!

MichelleAlison · #15 (**permalink**) 23rd October 2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by newtoOZ

Palestine - the Gaza strip - I'm not sure I'd even go to Israel.

Israel is a great place to go - it's because of the security that you actually feel safe walking around and even with all the problems, it is still full of tourists

Another place to add to the list is Iran

synthia · #16 (**permalink**) 24th October 2007, 07:11 AM

Welcome, sloopskipper! I'm considering retirement in Panama.

Big Pete · #17 (**permalink**) 25th October 2007, 07:20 PM

I would say Manchester Hull Bradford and London would be near the top of this list ..

Hurricane · #18 (**permalink**) 12th November 2007, 02:02 AM

The West bank, Afghanistan, Pakistan, The Barrios of Brazil, Buenos Aires and any number of South American cities, Algeria, Sudan, or any number of filth ridden cities....................................but honestly......................London?!?!