gobbledonk Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 JetSetters, I know that many of you are passionate about different parts of the world, and most of you have spent considerable time in cities which I consider 'dangerous', which is why I'd value your input in my poll. If you feel its a negative approach to the issue, then I appreciate that feedback too. I havent had a problem re personal safety in Thailand or China, and I hope for that good luck to stay with me on my next adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adikgede Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Mexico City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Artie, Abuja - Nigeria Cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I've travelled alot, but usually enschew the really dangerous countries. The one country I did feel unsafe in was the US, although those occaisions were far outweighed by the good times. I would have to say that New York, Detroit, Orlando and New Orleans bus stations are by far the most frightening places I have ever visited. Cheers Jaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummigut Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Port Authority in NYC ain't that bad, but it can be depressing in the wee hours. It's got a nice facelift given the 42nd street project. It really was a lot of fun in the 80's!!! Second Mexico City. <<burp>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Caracas, and Phoenix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobbledonk Posted May 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Thanks, guys, but is there any chance that you might actually select one of the options on my poll ? I'm getting a lot of feedback for what seems like < 20 votes I am kicking myself for not including 'Mexico City' as an option - a tragic combination of very big city and massive poverty - although it does fit in 'Other South American City'. Its a shame to hear that the Phillipines has such a bad rep for violence - individually, they are usually wonderful people. Again, poverty combined with easy access to weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 you are probably right, but despite enjoying my time in NYC I was pleased to get out of the bus station. I am a big guy, 6'6" and I work out and know how to handle myself. I suppose it was the fact that the panhandlers and bums demanded money of me, rather than asked for it. All this while a cop stood about 10 yards away. Cheers Jaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldian Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 most major US cities rank right up there, but I was in Africa this year, and Nairobi took top votes....you needed to take a taxi 2 blocks from the hotel to go eat dinner at night...it's not called Nairobbery for nothing...I was also told that Johannesburg S. Africa makes Nairobi look like a rural village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Jaganath69: when was your trip to New York? Sounds like it was in the 80's from what you are saying. You would never have that experience there now. I was just in Port Authority at 2am the other night.. not a single concern. No bums. No hassles. New York has come a long way. It's not the same city it was in the 80 or early 90's even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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