#indie30 Day 15: If you Could Pick Any Country in Asia to Visit, Which Would it be and Why?
I have two answers to this question.
If I wasn’t afraid
There is no doubt it would be Afghanistan. I want to meet the people and see what they are really like -beyond the preconceived notion of my mind shaped by none other than the media.
I also want to meet our servicemen and women. Make them a meal. Toss a ball. Listen to THEIR stories. Or just sit and be quiet offering any kind of support I could, hoping they know how much I appreciate their sacrifices for our country.
And I want to have tea with this guy:
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Photo from Good website |
This piece by Good is a fantastic photo blog of life in Afghanistan.
Fear for my safety keeps me from going. It’s a shame because so many people treated Colombia (my mother’s home country for those new to my blog) that way for so long. I’ve always known it as just beautiful. I wonder if the people of Afghanistan feel the same about their home.
If I was going on a leisurely vacation
Brunei. The second smallest country in Asia. Partly, because I think most people go to the Maldives and I like to get off the beaten path.
I’d love to explore the region…but truth be told THIS is REALLY why:
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Photo by Andrew Chieng |
Brunei is still a lesser known dive spot. I’d love to get there before too many people find out about it!
UPDATE 5/16/2014: When I wrote this piece the new law in Brunei passed down by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah had not passed. Because of his stance and brutal attack on basic human rights, I would no longer endorse travel to Brunei.
Of course, I’m not picky. Give me a suitcase and a plane ticket and I’ll happily go just about anywhere!
Have you been to lesser known areas of Asia? What are your favorites?