I think most are in your camp with this one.

I’m thinking it’s a select few that will go in the next couple of years. It will still be there after that to visit and a lot safer though to each their own as Ryan mentioned. Thinking there is a renewed faith in America these days. Let’s hope that builds in the coming years along with the economy.

I recently was telling someone that I never was concerned about being an American in a foreign country until the Iraq War. I lived in Asia for about 6 months back in 2004 and it was the first time where being an American was a negative. I kept telling everyone that not every American voted for Bush but it did not matter. So I would hold off visiting Iraq for a long time. I have heard it is beautiful…so maybe when things calm down.

Perspective does go a long way in determining our travels and a lot of other things.

@RyanViers

The interviews that I read showed that they did have a good time there. In the end, you’re right. Each person picks the things they like. Following that happiness isn’t to far behind.

The great thing about this world is that there is something for everyone, there is even something for those that want to leave this world (for a short time at least) as evidenced by Gennaro’s early post about Richard Branson and his Space Tourism.

One person’s trash is another’s treasure and perspective makes all the difference in the world.

I bet adventure, danger, and history are a at the core.

The State Department warning list goes a bt far on many places, but Iraq and Afghanistan are pretty accurate in terms of danger. I’m interested to see if this tourism increases. They did get home safely.

@Nisha

There is a lot of interesting history there. And it’s true. Trips will be private. No flights for a couple of years, at least.

I with you on Everest being the adventure.

@Kim Woodbridge

Better off without too many restrictions as it ends up like Cuba…never ending.

I tend to agree that it’s a bit early for tour groups to be going through Iraq. There are plenty of countries to visit. Why take the risk? We’re not talking high crime rate, the country isn’t stable yet.

@Arn

Iraq has an interesting story especially the ancient history. State Departments tend to give warning to countries that can be traveled to with caution. This is a case where the war is too recent. You can argue that it’s not even over. There is plus side to this: things must be calming on the ground.