I travel to places many people think of as traditionally dangerous - I drove Alaska->Argentina[1] and I'm setting out to drive around Africa for 2 years.
People often feel the need to contact me and tell me about the latest bombing or kidnapping in a country on my route. I always ask how many people got married in that country yesterday, or how many people had the happiest day of their life with a child born, or other celebration.
Of course, nobody has any idea, because the media doesn't tell us things like that.
very nice! I like your perspective.. so true also.. if you live your life in fear of what could happen, you'll miss out on some great experiences.. nice
People often feel the need to contact me and tell me about the latest bombing or kidnapping in a country on my route. I always ask how many people got married in that country yesterday, or how many people had the happiest day of their life with a child born, or other celebration.
Of course, nobody has any idea, because the media doesn't tell us things like that.
[1] My blog is http://theroadchoseme.com