Posted to The Age (26/3/2014) on 26/3/2014 at 1:47 PM
Commenting on "Don't wait: Why you have to travel now, before it's too late"
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/blogs/the-backpacker/dont-wait-why-you-have-to-travel-now-before-its-too-late-20140325-35fpl.html
Not everything changes, and even so many changed for the better. Most of the culturally meaningful and significant places of interests and tourist attractions have been changed to improve safety and comfort for the visitors.
Many large cities in Asia may have changed beyond recognition, but tourists need not go far from those cities probably three or four streets away, to experience the past and meet poverty stricken dwellers.
I have travelled to many countries and visited many archaeological or historical significant sites or monuments. The latter are irreplaceable, and weather not mankind is the greatest culprit to cause damage to them through time.
My greatest concern in travelling is to be caught in political unrest and upheaval. Demonstrations can turn very nasty and I can do without any scarring to my supposedly memorable travel.
Eco-tourism is not my cup of tea, and therefore I have no idea or pay any attention to whether a jungle or rain forest has disappeared. However, I was disappointed that snow on some mountains melted too early before winter was over.
Commenting on "Don't wait: Why you have to travel now, before it's too late"
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/blogs/the-backpacker/dont-wait-why-you-have-to-travel-now-before-its-too-late-20140325-35fpl.html
Not everything changes, and even so many changed for the better. Most of the culturally meaningful and significant places of interests and tourist attractions have been changed to improve safety and comfort for the visitors.
Many large cities in Asia may have changed beyond recognition, but tourists need not go far from those cities probably three or four streets away, to experience the past and meet poverty stricken dwellers.
I have travelled to many countries and visited many archaeological or historical significant sites or monuments. The latter are irreplaceable, and weather not mankind is the greatest culprit to cause damage to them through time.
My greatest concern in travelling is to be caught in political unrest and upheaval. Demonstrations can turn very nasty and I can do without any scarring to my supposedly memorable travel.
Eco-tourism is not my cup of tea, and therefore I have no idea or pay any attention to whether a jungle or rain forest has disappeared. However, I was disappointed that snow on some mountains melted too early before winter was over.
