In a story likely to shock no one, a YouTube star has reportedly been kidnapped, per the New York Post. He was abducted after traveling to Haiti to meet the notorious gangster known as 'Barbecue.'
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When my wife and I went on a Caribbean cruise in January 1982, one port of call was Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
As the ship was making its way past Haiti, 2 Dominican P-47's flew as guardians between the ship and the shore.
As the ship was making its way past Haiti, 2 Dominican P-47's flew as guardians between the ship and the shore.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Forbes published an article touting SOLO backpacking across Pakistan
This Popular Solo Female Travel Vlogger Thinks Pakistan Could Be The World’s No. 1 Tourism Destination
Pakistan. It’s not exactly on every solo female traveler’s bucket list. But that doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be. Especially if you ask vlogger and content creator Eva zu Beck, who thinks Pakistan could be the world’s #1 tourism destination.
Pakistan Travel Advisory
Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.Do not travel to:
- Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to terrorism and kidnapping.
- The immediate vicinity of the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks in Pakistan. Terrorism and ongoing violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian, as well as local military and police, targets. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past.
Terrorist attacks continue across Pakistan, with most occurring in Balochistan and KP, including the former FATA. Large-scale terrorist attacks have resulted in numerous casualties.
Pakistan’s security environment remains fluid sometimes changing with little or no notice. There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities, particularly Islamabad, and security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country. While threats still exist, terrorist attacks occur less frequently in major urban areas than other parts of Pakistan.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Pakistan due to the security environment. Travel by U.S. government personnel within Pakistan is restricted, and additional restrictions on movements by U.S. government personnel outside of U.S. diplomatic facilities may occur at any time, depending on local circumstances and security conditions, which can change suddenly.
The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar is unable to provide any consular services to U.S. citizens.
Not just ' stupid ' these idiots live in a freaking bubble ....
Millennial Couple Bikes Through ISIS Territory to Prove ‘Humans Are Kind’ and Gets Killed
"Evil is a make-believe concept we've invented to deal with the complexities of fellow humans."
A progressive young American couple was killed in an Islamic State-claimed terrorist attack last month while on a bike trip around the world.
'World peace' hitcher is murdered
The naked body of Giuseppina Pasqualino di Marineo, 33, known as Pippa Bacca, was found in bushes near the northern city of Gebze on Friday.
She had said she wanted to show that she could put her trust in the kindness of local people.
Turkish police say they have detained a man in connection with the killing.
Reports say the man led the police to the body.
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"Her travels were for an artistic performance and to give a message of peace and of trust, but not everyone deserves trust," another sister, Maria, told the Italian news agency, Ansa.
Murders of Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland
On 17 December 2018, the bodies of Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, a 24-year-old Danish woman, and Maren Ueland, a 28-year-old Norwegian woman, were found decapitated in the foothills of Mount Toubkal near to the village of Imlil in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.[4][2]
A total of 18 men have been arrested by Moroccan Police in relation to the murders. The murders were described by the Moroccan general prosecutor as a terrorist act, after a video of several of the suspects were shown swearing allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant while decapitating Jespersen was released on the Internet.[5][6]
[ this one in Morocco surprises me, but then doesn't really, can you trust anywhere to be safe across the Middle East and North Africa but especially going out to remote areas backpacking]
MURDERED by Islamist'sHere's Your Sign
Idiots publishing articles like this;
Backpacking Pakistan Travel Guide 2024
I’ve now traveled to Pakistan six times – most recently in April, 2021. Pakistan is my favorite country for real adventures. There’s nowhere else quite like it on this Earth!
It has the most spectacular mountain ranges, timeless cities, and most notably, the friendliest people you could ever meet.
Nope, I’m not exaggerating! In all my years on the road, I’ve never encountered complete strangers as helpful and self-less as the Pakistani people.
Yet thanks to Western media, Pakistan’s image is still misrepresented, and it still has a long way to go before it even sees the number of foreign tourist India does.
Blames Western Media
Pakistan has a Reputation for a reason
Is Pakistan Safe? Crime Rates & Safety Report
Warnings & Dangers in Pakistan
OVERALL RISK:HIGH
With extreme poverty crushing the country, it is no wonder that Pakistan isn't safe for travelers, as both petty and violent crimes took over the streets of the country. Be extremely careful if you're planning on visiting Pakistan.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK:HIGH
No form of transportation is safe in Pakistan. Tourists are advised to take be extra careful at the airport itself. Avoid all forms of public transportation including taxis and buses: if at all possible, arrange with the people you're staying with to pick you up from the airport.
PICKPOCKETS RISK:HIGH
Petty street crime is a serious issue in Pakistan and tourists are strongly advised against carrying valuables with them while on the streets: passports, bank cards, bags, jewelry, laptops, mobile phones, iPads and anything else you can think of is of extreme value to any pickpocket in Pakistan, since there is a large black market for all of these items, especially for passports whether forged or stolen.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK:MEDIUM
As for natural disasters, Pakistan is susceptible to a couple of them that have hit in the past, like earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis. Monitor the situation and follow the advice from the authorities.
MUGGING RISK:HIGH
Violent crime rates are also high in Pakistan, and this includes armed robbery, robbery, carjacking, kidnappings, home invasion, and even murder. These are all common, especially in major urban areas.
TERRORISM RISK:HIGH
Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Pakistan. The biggest threat comes from Tehrik-e Taleban Pakistan, which is an umbrella organization of groups based in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. TTP carry out attacks throughout Pakistan, and the attacks are usually carried out using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), including suicide attacks.
SCAMS RISK:HIGH
There are scammers in Pakistan trying to take advantage of tourists, and the situation with scams is similar as in any other country. Be wary when handling money and of anyone trying to distract you. Taxi drivers might try to trick you into paying more, giving you wrongful information about the price of the ride.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK:MEDIUM
Women shouldn't let their guard down in Pakistan. This isn't a safe country for anyone to be alone in, and this applies to women too. Apply all precaution measures at all times and avoid dark and empty streets and locations.
We try hard and spend tons of money trying to dummy-proof life, and the dummies still prevail.
The “build a better mouse trap“ paradox.
When something is made idiot proof, only idiots will use it ....
All warning labels should be removed from everything
That is a falsehood, there is nothing that is 100% sailor-proof.
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Like EPA estimates, proofness is an estimate. Your mileage may vary. And those are just the top three. That list keeps going. Ordie proof, Marine proof, Marine ordie proof. Then you get down to Army, etc.