Comments on: My Top 10 Destinations O’ Mystery http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/ Backpacking around the world on my income from the internet. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:33:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: Sözlük http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-39547 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:20:45 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-39547 These are beautiful place for traveling. Greenland and North Korea are amazing place ??? These are beautiful place for traveling. Greenland and North Korea are amazing place ???

]]> by: Emily http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-38304 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:46:50 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-38304 I have been to Israel and unfortunately the Israelis did not make too good of an impression on me - their society is very militarized and it shows in the culture. I would recommend going though and traveling through Palestine where I found the people to be very nice and interesting. Since the Israel/Palestine peace conflict is so complex and interesting there are plenty of Israeli/Palestinian groups willing to talk to travelers about the human rights violations that are occurring in the region. We met with the Israeli Coalition Against House Demolition for a tour of east Jerusalem and it was so interesting and shocking! Definitely plan to go visit. I have been to Israel and unfortunately the Israelis did not make too good of an impression on me - their society is very militarized and it shows in the culture. I would recommend going though and traveling through Palestine where I found the people to be very nice and interesting. Since the Israel/Palestine peace conflict is so complex and interesting there are plenty of Israeli/Palestinian groups willing to talk to travelers about the human rights violations that are occurring in the region. We met with the Israeli Coalition Against House Demolition for a tour of east Jerusalem and it was so interesting and shocking! Definitely plan to go visit.

]]> by: michelle may http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-38224 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:34 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-38224 Hey girl- well as you know i have been to many of these places- Iran unaccomanied several times-- also Israel one time (are not allowed to go to both Iran & Israel BTW- thanks god i have 2 passports). I hear you on the Israeli thing. All i have to say is go see for yourself b/c what you will see in their country will break your heart as far as how horribly the Palestinians are treated by them (as if they are non human or something... ridic!!!). My government &your govt turns a bling eye to that though (mine in fact $ sponsors such apartheid- truly disturbing). Headed to Rwanda in 3 weeks so can let you know- but it is in fact very safe. Saudi you are only allowed with a hubby, borther or son, so like me: good luck with that ; ) If it is any consolation folks i know who have been to Saudi (many for Hajj) say it is a miserable place with no redeeming qualities-- maybe they are just partial to Lebanon, Iran, etc- though.. ; ) XXOO Hey girl- well as you know i have been to many of these places- Iran unaccomanied several times– also Israel one time (are not allowed to go to both Iran & Israel BTW- thanks god i have 2 passports). I hear you on the Israeli thing. All i have to say is go see for yourself b/c what you will see in their country will break your heart as far as how horribly the Palestinians are treated by them (as if they are non human or something… ridic!!!). My government &your govt turns a bling eye to that though (mine in fact $ sponsors such apartheid- truly disturbing). Headed to Rwanda in 3 weeks so can let you know- but it is in fact very safe. Saudi you are only allowed with a hubby, borther or son, so like me: good luck with that ; ) If it is any consolation folks i know who have been to Saudi (many for Hajj) say it is a miserable place with no redeeming qualities– maybe they are just partial to Lebanon, Iran, etc- though.. ; ) XXOO

]]> by: Backpacker http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-38109 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:20:42 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-38109 Weird! You're list is kind of weird but have to admit, those places are kinda interesting to visit right? I am a bit curious of Rwanda. After seeing the movie Hotel Rwanda, it made me question.. how safe it is to be there? Weird! You’re list is kind of weird but have to admit, those places are kinda interesting to visit right? I am a bit curious of Rwanda. After seeing the movie Hotel Rwanda, it made me question.. how safe it is to be there?

]]> by: Court Reporters http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37775 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:28:33 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37775 These are beautiful place for traveling. Greenland and North Korea are amazing place. These are beautiful place for traveling. Greenland and North Korea are amazing place.

]]> by: spare tire http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37725 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:57:49 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37725 I once asked a guy who'd been in the French foreign legion how much it would cost to rent an apartment in Chad. He looked at me for a long moment and replied, "Chad is like Mars." I once asked a guy who’d been in the French foreign legion how much it would cost to rent an apartment in Chad. He looked at me for a long moment and replied, “Chad is like Mars.”

]]> by: Aluminum Case http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37333 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:24:39 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37333 Wow you definitely have some interesting travel choices. Most people will never see any of these countries in person. I'm sure they would all be very interesting to experience though. Wow you definitely have some interesting travel choices. Most people will never see any of these countries in person. I’m sure they would all be very interesting to experience though.

]]> by: Nilas http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37324 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:22:34 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37324 Very nice list. I feel the same way about the ..stan countriesm russia and mongolia. I'd love to see those some time. There is one reason you never hear about backpackers who have travelled in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Its much more expensive than the other South American countries. Very nice list. I feel the same way about the ..stan countriesm russia and mongolia. I’d love to see those some time.

There is one reason you never hear about backpackers who have travelled in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Its much more expensive than the other South American countries.

]]> by: weltreise http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37245 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:16:43 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37245 Is it just me, or did anyone else read "Destinations O'Misery", too? ;-) Started reading and thought: Chad, Greenland, Guyanas, Kazakhstan, North Korea... fair enough, but the others?? Then decided to read again, this time more carefully. Some of these countries are actually on my todo-list, like Iran, Israel, Lybia and Rwanda. Is it just me, or did anyone else read “Destinations O’Misery”, too? ;-)

Started reading and thought: Chad, Greenland, Guyanas, Kazakhstan, North Korea… fair enough, but the others?? Then decided to read again, this time more carefully. Some of these countries are actually on my todo-list, like Iran, Israel, Lybia and Rwanda.

]]> by: used tires http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37060 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:54:24 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37060 Those are some interesting places to visit, but for me Brazil is where it's at! =D But I am sure Brazil is not as interesting as some of the places you wish to visit like North Korea, hehe. Till then, Jean Those are some interesting places to visit, but for me Brazil is where it’s at! =D But I am sure Brazil is not as interesting as some of the places you wish to visit like North Korea, hehe.

Till then,

Jean

]]> by: zylla http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37026 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:57:48 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37026 I'm not a traveler...I prefer to see places from the comfort of my home. I've always wondered though how people could live guarding their freedom 24/7. I haven't met any Israeli either, but my sister was impressed with the one that stayed in our place in the Philippines when he and his Filipina wife visited her family last year. In fact, they're planning to return to our place...maybe this Christmas, and they might even buy their own place around the area. I guess, you'll still find nuggets of gold here and there. I’m not a traveler…I prefer to see places from the comfort of my home. I’ve always wondered though how people could live guarding their freedom 24/7. I haven’t met any Israeli either, but my sister was impressed with the one that stayed in our place in the Philippines when he and his Filipina wife visited her family last year. In fact, they’re planning to return to our place…maybe this Christmas, and they might even buy their own place around the area. I guess, you’ll still find nuggets of gold here and there.

]]> by: Kirsty http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37000 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:16:35 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-37000 @brooke I've heard that a lot, actually. I will keep itin mind for when I head to that part of the world. Whenever that will be. @passiveincome I've heard the same about Syria. I think the Muslims know a thing or two about hospitality... at least from my experiences. @jami Who knows... that's why I want to go find out. @webjourneyman As a Canadian, that's one thing I know. Every once in awhile you hear about people who come to Canada expecting to be able to ski in July... @brian Independent Americans have to travel on guided tours, as far as I know. I've got a Canadian and a UK passport and if I can snag a visa on either, I'm pretty sure I would be able to travel independently. I know an America girl who went there on her Irish passport and cycled around the country so it can be done. With North Korea though there's no choice. @brooke I’ve heard that a lot, actually. I will keep itin mind for when I head to that part of the world. Whenever that will be.

@passiveincome I’ve heard the same about Syria. I think the Muslims know a thing or two about hospitality… at least from my experiences.

@jami Who knows… that’s why I want to go find out.

@webjourneyman As a Canadian, that’s one thing I know. Every once in awhile you hear about people who come to Canada expecting to be able to ski in July…

@brian Independent Americans have to travel on guided tours, as far as I know. I’ve got a Canadian and a UK passport and if I can snag a visa on either, I’m pretty sure I would be able to travel independently. I know an America girl who went there on her Irish passport and cycled around the country so it can be done. With North Korea though there’s no choice.

]]> by: brian from nodebtworldtravel.com http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-36998 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:57:10 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-36998 Never heard that about the Israelis. Interesting. I was at a Travel Expo recently and there are guided tours inside Iran. You're accompanied by someone all the time but you can get in. I think the NYTimes had a reporter go to Iran in the last few years and write about his experience. Same with North Korea too - guided tours always have someone from the govt with you. Never heard that about the Israelis. Interesting.

I was at a Travel Expo recently and there are guided tours inside Iran. You’re accompanied by someone all the time but you can get in. I think the NYTimes had a reporter go to Iran in the last few years and write about his experience. Same with North Korea too - guided tours always have someone from the govt with you.

]]> by: Webjourneyman http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-36996 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:42:46 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-36996 For dogsledding in Greenland take care to visit in the winter months since they dont run in summer. For dogsledding in Greenland take care to visit in the winter months since they dont run in summer.

]]> by: Jami http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-36929 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:40:32 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2009/10/26/my-top-10-destinations-o-mystery/#comment-36929 I've lived in Israel and it's true... they're a-holes in their own country too. They usually have some excuse for it but what it all boils down to is a general disregard for politeness. I don't think it has anything to do with the military although most Israel travelers are around 20-21 years old (sort of like a gap year in British terms). I think their rudeness (in and outside the country) is mostly because of the culture's anxiety at being taken advantaged of, or as they say, becoming a "frier". There is great shame in having been taken advantage of so their aggression can be traced back to "protecting" themselves. That's just my 2 cents from experience. Also, Kazakhstan sounds amazing! I’ve lived in Israel and it’s true… they’re a-holes in their own country too. They usually have some excuse for it but what it all boils down to is a general disregard for politeness. I don’t think it has anything to do with the military although most Israel travelers are around 20-21 years old (sort of like a gap year in British terms). I think their rudeness (in and outside the country) is mostly because of the culture’s anxiety at being taken advantaged of, or as they say, becoming a “frier”. There is great shame in having been taken advantage of so their aggression can be traced back to “protecting” themselves.

That’s just my 2 cents from experience.

Also, Kazakhstan sounds amazing!

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