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capricabuffy t1_itujblm wrote
I hiked alone Egypt to Israel back in the day, as a female. It was like 2 days, but dayum that is a BIG trip he made. I am currently making my across the silk road, just waiting for the Azer/Amernian stuff to settle. I would never go into an unstable country during mass protests. I have been stuck in countries where protests have started for sure, but I stay in my hotel and keep informed. Silly backpacker.
notcho_nugget t1_itulgrv wrote
I think westerners should be smart enough not to go to Iran anymore.
leshanski t1_itums4p wrote
He must have been coming from Europe through the Caucuses, which would have also taken him dangerously close to Eastern Ukraine. Guess this guy isn't a big fan of the news.
Use_this_1 t1_itun8ri wrote
Or entitled enough to think that nothing bad could ever happen to him.
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_Erindera_ t1_iturd22 wrote
From the article: " ...rights group Hengaw alleged he was arrested in the Kurdish city of Saqqez, the home town of Mahsa Amini, whose death in the hands of Iran's morality police has led to the fiercest protests in decades.
Mr Sanchez was arrested three weeks ago after visiting Amini's grave, a source told Hengaw."
DeathByGoldfish t1_itus1pg wrote
He was going to take a boat from Iran to Qatar.
profstenny t1_ituup5u wrote
If he was hiking from Spain he would have had to go through the war zone to get to the Caucuses…so that makes no sense at all.
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padizzledonk t1_itv0ez6 wrote
There are a lot of countries I would love to visit in that part of the World just for the world history stuff, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria etc but I would never go because fuck all that shit
Both because of the extremists in the population and because the Governments in those places are just fucking nuts....your taking your life in your hands as a Westerner going to these places imo
And yeah....I get it, the vast majority of the people in these countries would be welcoming and kind but I'm not taking the risk of being beheaded, kidnapped or locked up as a political prisoner....would love to go for the culture and historical sites and "normal" people but nah....hard pass
wyvernx02 t1_itv11ei wrote
He had been in Iraq before he was in Iran, so it doesn't seem like that was the reason. He went out of his way to go there.
profstenny t1_itv3oo4 wrote
Weirdly I feel like, at least right now, Iraq would be the much safer choice.
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Bobbydeerwood t1_itvb042 wrote
And smart enough to not travel to Qatar for the World Cup
man_bored_at_work t1_itvcv96 wrote
It was that, or walk through Iraq or Syria, so…you know….all totally cool, not concerning options
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The_Poster_Nutbag t1_itvg03l wrote
This is my dilemma, I would love to visit those places and take in the culture and history. However, for obvious reasons such as those you listed, I do not see that happening in the near future.
Badtrainwreck t1_itvmqyd wrote
Why does it have to be entitled? There is a long history of people walking and hiking places people like you and me don’t have the balls to go, let’s not confuse our weakness and jealousy for their entitlement
3x3Eyes t1_itvn526 wrote
Ever more dangerous if you are a women.
padizzledonk t1_itvpi2r wrote
Right?
Look at fucking Qatar right now with those absolutely insane, Medieval requirements to vist the country....
Fuck all that man....and I've spent a couple months total over my 42y in Kuwait, and Dubai and Sharjah in the UAE and I have to say- I was a bit uncomfortable in those places in the Middle East simply because the Governments and rules are so fucking nutty, and some of the people can be openly hostile to western people (my personal experience in Kuwait)
atopix t1_itvpnkw wrote
When you gotta go, you gotta go: https://youtu.be/WYCo-3pw52o?t=273
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FlyingFlipPhone t1_itw44vc wrote
Umm.... mines?
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Succulentmeditator t1_itwc00a wrote
Don’t forget the food, would love to do a food tour of Iran if it weren’t for the regime.
calmdownkaren_ t1_itwc4ey wrote
I don't have balls so I can't speak to that, but I do have brains and I would like them to stay connected to the rest of my body so yea, no thanks. Not jealous that he's in jail in Iran and I don't think it's a sign of weakness that I have other people to consider when I go about my daily business and try to stay out of harm's way as much as possible.
tundey_1 t1_itwc85f wrote
When I heard that, I said to myself "so he's not really walking to Qatar then. Why not take a fucking plane?"
Badtrainwreck t1_itwcnix wrote
I’m not saying there’s something wrong with you, but you calling him entitled without knowing him or more details is a dick move
Gadburn t1_itwnryk wrote
I'm going to be really upset when I see millions of people tuning in to watch this World Cup. I mean Qatar essentially uses slave labour...and now they get rewarded for all the violations of workers rights they commit.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/25/revealed-qatars-world-cup-slaves
JustAKeyboard t1_itwnv2v wrote
Clearly a mistake, he's not a young girl.
Criticalhit_jk t1_itwsskf wrote
https://cdn.britannica.com/38/183738-004-284D759D/World-Data-Locator-Map-Qatar.jpg?s=1500x700&q=85
Anyone else confused as to whynthis guy was walking through Iran to get to qatar?
calmdownkaren_ t1_itwu9k9 wrote
You're responding the wrong person.
throwmeaway589 t1_itwvhe4 wrote
So there's no border patrol?
Badtrainwreck t1_itwxbud wrote
Ah, I see where you slipped into the conversation
padizzledonk t1_itx8vbx wrote
Omg.....THE FOOD would be amazing in all those places
I was in Iraq for 2y as a civilian DoD Contractor (Construction) and the local food was amazing. Same in the UAE
I just wish these places were safer for Westerners, I would definitely spend my tourism dollars in these spots
coco9unzain t1_itxbc8y wrote
Spanish won’t even win it
Danger_Bay_Baby t1_itye725 wrote
Iran is currently arresting or shooting anything that moves. No one should be going there that doesn't have to.
Mallev t1_ityi7bf wrote
Took a left at Kuwait when should have gone right. Easy mistake to make tbh. /s
herpestruth t1_iu0i91v wrote
And how about I stop and make a political statement along the way. Whadda think?
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gandalf_el_brown t1_iudsuoc wrote
Some people like hiking and the adventure of it. A boat trip would probably be more of an adventure for them than an airplane.
tundey_1 t1_iuiooz9 wrote
There's a sense of adventure and there's walking into Iran.
Bigwing2 t1_ituiy72 wrote
Next time take the bus.