Politics-Smolitics: Travel Advisories
Now this is very interesting. Quite a while ago I came across the site that has travel warnings for various countries that are considered a threat. Now the site I found before I, wasn't able to again. It had many different countries and very interesting advisories. Things like you may be mugged or something to that affect, but then of course I was just curious about what they had to say about Iraq. The information is not surprising given the headlines we see every week, but the interesting thing is, people are actually traveling to this place! Now of course, there are people working there and hey, I gotta tell you, the money is good. I wonder why! I even applied for a job with Parson over there. Didn't get it. I guess my destiny wasn't to be captured and decapitated before my 27th birthday, oh, but there's still time. All jokes aside, I think the kind of civilians that actually go over there are the same people that get admitted to the hospital to treat broken necks and fractured skulls because of falling off a mountain or losing a game of chicken. They may be idiots but they are rich idiots (and if they are not rich, what the heck are they doing over there). This is all coming from someone with a high sense of self-preservation though so it is a bit jaded. Perhaps there is a religious cause or something like that. I think those sorts of thing, however, are like biking up a vertical cliff. You may actually get some where with harnesses and such but what good did it do really? For my purposes, I am glad Parson's did not even call me for an interview.
By the way, here is the travel advisory for Iraq: (My question is, was this place always that bad? I mean even in Biblical times people were always fighting and stealing wives)
This Travel Warning updates information on the use of civilian aircraft to arrive in or depart from Iraq, security conditions and to reiterate the dangers of road travel within Iraq. This supersedes the Travel Warning of September 17, 2004.
The Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq, which remains very dangerous. Remnants of the former Baath regime, transnational terrorists, and criminal elements remain active. Attacks against military and civilian targets throughout Iraq continue. Targets include hotels, restaurants, police stations, checkpoints, foreign diplomatic missions, and international organizations and other locations with expatriate personnel. These attacks have resulted in deaths and injuries of American citizens, including those doing humanitarian work. In addition, there have been planned and random killings, as well as extortions and kidnappings. U.S. citizens have been kidnapped and several were subsequently murdered by terrorists in Iraq. U.S. citizens and other foreigners continue to be targeted by insurgent groups for kidnapping and murder. Military operations continue. There are daily attacks against Multinational Forces - Iraq (MNF-I) throughout the country.
There is credible information that terrorists are targeting civil aviation. Civilian and military aircraft arriving in and departing from Baghdad International Airport have been subjected to small arms and missiles. Civilian aircraft do not generally possess systems, such as those found on military aircraft, capable of defeating man-portable, surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS). Anyone choosing to utilize civilian aircraft to enter or depart Iraq should be aware of this potential threat, as well as the extremely high risk to road transportation described below. Official U.S. Government (USG) personnel are strongly encouraged to use U.S. military or other USG aircraft when entering and departing Iraq due to concerns about security of civilian aircraft servicing Iraq. Currently, USG personnel are only authorized to travel commercially on Royal Jordanian Airlines.
All vehicular travel in Iraq is extremely dangerous. There have been numerous attacks on civilian vehicles, as well as military convoys. Attacks occur throughout the day, but travel at night is exceptionally dangerous. Travel in or through Ramadi and Fallujah, travel between al-Hillah and Baghdad, and travel between the International Zone and Baghdad International Airport is particularly dangerous. Occasionally, U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from traveling to select areas depending on prevailing security conditions. There continues to be heavy use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and/or mines on roads, particularly in plastic bags, soda cans, and dead animals. Grenades and explosives have been thrown into vehicles from overpasses, particularly in crowded areas. Travel should be undertaken only when absolutely necessary and with the appropriate security.
The U.S. Embassy is located in the International Zone. The Embassy can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. At present travel to and from the International Zone is extremely limited. The U.S. Embassy does not provide visa services to the general public. American citizens who choose to visit or reside in Iraq despite this Travel Warning are urged to pay close attention to their personal security, avoid crowds, especially rallies or demonstrations and to inform the U.S. Embassy of their presence in Iraq. All Americans in Baghdad are strongly encouraged to register with the Embassy at the following website : https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp.
Don't plan your holidays in Fallujah. But incase you thought going to an exotic location like Kenya would only have hazards like Rhino blugeoning and Lion mauling, think again, apparently terrorists who hate Americans (and our allies) are springing up all over the globe making the most desirable travel destination third world countries like Hawaii (Just kidding, that's an inside joke for my twin sister Adrienne!).
Here is the Travel advisory site so that you don't go straying into dangerous territory on the count of ignorance: Save Yourselves!
Just a thought, it seems like many of our enemies come from Muslim countries. Maybe it's just my imagination. Just don't go trustin' them Canadians either!
Links:
El Travel Departmento
Urusaii! Mango-Chan!!
Happy Traveling!
By the way, here is the travel advisory for Iraq: (My question is, was this place always that bad? I mean even in Biblical times people were always fighting and stealing wives)
This Travel Warning updates information on the use of civilian aircraft to arrive in or depart from Iraq, security conditions and to reiterate the dangers of road travel within Iraq. This supersedes the Travel Warning of September 17, 2004.
The Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq, which remains very dangerous. Remnants of the former Baath regime, transnational terrorists, and criminal elements remain active. Attacks against military and civilian targets throughout Iraq continue. Targets include hotels, restaurants, police stations, checkpoints, foreign diplomatic missions, and international organizations and other locations with expatriate personnel. These attacks have resulted in deaths and injuries of American citizens, including those doing humanitarian work. In addition, there have been planned and random killings, as well as extortions and kidnappings. U.S. citizens have been kidnapped and several were subsequently murdered by terrorists in Iraq. U.S. citizens and other foreigners continue to be targeted by insurgent groups for kidnapping and murder. Military operations continue. There are daily attacks against Multinational Forces - Iraq (MNF-I) throughout the country.
There is credible information that terrorists are targeting civil aviation. Civilian and military aircraft arriving in and departing from Baghdad International Airport have been subjected to small arms and missiles. Civilian aircraft do not generally possess systems, such as those found on military aircraft, capable of defeating man-portable, surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS). Anyone choosing to utilize civilian aircraft to enter or depart Iraq should be aware of this potential threat, as well as the extremely high risk to road transportation described below. Official U.S. Government (USG) personnel are strongly encouraged to use U.S. military or other USG aircraft when entering and departing Iraq due to concerns about security of civilian aircraft servicing Iraq. Currently, USG personnel are only authorized to travel commercially on Royal Jordanian Airlines.
All vehicular travel in Iraq is extremely dangerous. There have been numerous attacks on civilian vehicles, as well as military convoys. Attacks occur throughout the day, but travel at night is exceptionally dangerous. Travel in or through Ramadi and Fallujah, travel between al-Hillah and Baghdad, and travel between the International Zone and Baghdad International Airport is particularly dangerous. Occasionally, U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from traveling to select areas depending on prevailing security conditions. There continues to be heavy use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and/or mines on roads, particularly in plastic bags, soda cans, and dead animals. Grenades and explosives have been thrown into vehicles from overpasses, particularly in crowded areas. Travel should be undertaken only when absolutely necessary and with the appropriate security.
The U.S. Embassy is located in the International Zone. The Embassy can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. At present travel to and from the International Zone is extremely limited. The U.S. Embassy does not provide visa services to the general public. American citizens who choose to visit or reside in Iraq despite this Travel Warning are urged to pay close attention to their personal security, avoid crowds, especially rallies or demonstrations and to inform the U.S. Embassy of their presence in Iraq. All Americans in Baghdad are strongly encouraged to register with the Embassy at the following website : https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp.
Don't plan your holidays in Fallujah. But incase you thought going to an exotic location like Kenya would only have hazards like Rhino blugeoning and Lion mauling, think again, apparently terrorists who hate Americans (and our allies) are springing up all over the globe making the most desirable travel destination third world countries like Hawaii (Just kidding, that's an inside joke for my twin sister Adrienne!).
Here is the Travel advisory site so that you don't go straying into dangerous territory on the count of ignorance: Save Yourselves!
Just a thought, it seems like many of our enemies come from Muslim countries. Maybe it's just my imagination. Just don't go trustin' them Canadians either!
Links:
El Travel Departmento
Urusaii! Mango-Chan!!
Happy Traveling!
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