What are some destinations that an experienced traveler may consider?

What are some destinations that an experienced traveler may consider?

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There are a lot of places in the Middle East and Africa that aren't necessarily safe destinations, but are rewarding destinations. For example, Kenya is on the State Department's list of places that one should consider waiting to visit. However, there are tremendous natural sites, game parks, and safaris, which you would really cheat yourself by avoiding all together. The places in the Middle East that are definitely worth visiting include Dubai and Oman, which are generally considered safe destinations. Cairo can be risky, but also can be worth it. There are also places, for example Libya, that have recently opened to tourism for the first time in many years. There are amazing Roman ruins in Libya. Laptis Magna, for example, is a place that is unbelievably rich in architectural and archeological history. Do they come with risks? Yes, they do. Is it difficult to travel? Yes, it is. Is worth travelling to the Middle East and Africa? I think that's something that each individual traveler needs to evaluate for himself or herself.