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Robert Young Pelton, a professional adventurer, and his team of international war correspondents have updated this indispensable handbook for the intrepid adventurer-- a "how-to" in getting in and out of the world′s hot spots.

We are living in a dangerous world, and now more than ever people want to know what is going on where (and why). Featuring 25 countries, The World′s Most Dangerous Places, 5th Edition offers a brief up-to-the-minute history of each nation, provides tips on how to get in, out and around safely, and uncovers their dangers, from diseases, land mines, and kidnapping to mercenaries and militias. Completely revised, this edition has a number of countries who have been added to the hot list.

With firsthand accounts of breathtaking adventure in each country, the book also provides the latest indispensable information on contacts for nongovernmental and rescue organizations, environmental groups, political activists, training schools in outdoor survival, commando techniques, and other potentially life-saving advice.

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Robert Young Pelton is also the author of Come Back Alive, his auto-biography, The Adventurist, and is a regular columnist for National Geographic Adventure. He produces and hosts a television series for Discovery and the Travel Channel, and appears frequently as an expert on current affairs and travel safety on CNN, FOX News, and other news networks.

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Publisher : Collins Reference; 5th Revised and Updated ed. edition (April 1, 2003)
Language : English
Paperback : 1088 pages
ISBN-10 : 0060011602
ISBN-13 : 978-0060011604
Item Weight : 2.02 pounds
Dimensions : 5.38 x 1.74 x 8.38 inches

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Outdated but still helpful.

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016

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This book was a 5 star, about 15 years ago. The book has not been updated for post 9/11 so a lot of the information in it is irrelevant or has changed to another country. For instance, it's still talking about Columbia being one of the most dangerous countries and Mexico is far down on the list. The reverse is true now. It would be awesome for Mr. Pelton to update it and I would buy it again immediately. I still consider it required reading simply to get you thinking about situations if you are going abroad. My family and I life on a sailing ship and live at sea, so I take any book that can make our travels safer seriously.

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Nick Howes

Despite Outdating, A Magnificent Guide

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013

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This 2003 edition is somewhat outdated but provides an invaluable background look at the world's most dangerous countries and helps prepare you for today's status quo. Consider it a short list of places less preferable than sunbathing in Antarctica in your skivvies. Pelton carefully explains that good information, preparation, and common sense will get you through all the countries listed. If you are stupid enough to read this and say "there's a great place to take the kids for summer vacation -- they're insured." But if you want to find out more about Chechnya and the war against Russia that has roped us in or the Byzantine society in India, this is a great place to start.

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Have No Fear!

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013

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This is really the starting place to be mesmerized by the Robert Young Pelton collection. Pelton is really an icon of our time. This guy goes into the hellholes of the world and meets with the warlords that live there. Pelton will take you out of your boring life in this book. He goes through some of the more fascinating places of the world that you wish you had the guts to visit. This book and the entire Pelton collection are excellent. Pick this up and for a moment you will imagine you are with Pelton and your life is not nearly as boring as it really is!

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John Urish

Essential information in todays world

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019

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Good review of conditions in countries around the world. Advice on keeping safe and what to do in emergencies. The book is a bit on the pessimistic side. Use the info but don't be discouraged from traveling.

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Only once or twice have I ever felt especially blessed in buying a great book...

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2012

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And I dont remember the other times. The Worlds Most Dangerous Places is such a worth while read that it smacks me out of any boredom at a given moment with the impact and harsh realisms almost of a travel bible or Quran.
It awakens one to reality. It is really worth while information to know and is garnished with accurate and keen humor at every possible moment needed. The wording is cohesive and smooth like the writer really had a "gift for gab" or has just been through it all.
In each detail, realistic information- however brutal sets the tone for being politically active, awake as well as a willingness to get dirty and skilled in self defense minimally.
On another note this well written book was actually missing some anticipated information. Its funny but I invisioned some of the content atleast would cover crocodile infested rivers and blood sucking fish in remote primitive areas of the world. After the first 10 pages of reading it is clear that "Dangerous Places" takes on a more political, modernistic tone with rather moderate coverage of remote uncharted regions with their tribes, huts and headhunters. In that sense I was rather disappointed as many places mentioned are also well covered in the news media and continuously too such as the Middle East.
I was hoping for a book catored toward tourists and eco travel firstly but it reminds me of a publication geared toward journalists, security advisors or scientists as many locations mentioned were far from fantastic, tranquil or exciting in imagery.
I cant percieve anyone who would consider most of the places mentioned as even remote vacation spots. I thought for sure there would be dialogue of huge tropical and untapped island of New Guinea and its well reputed high crime rate or perhpas coverage of islands of Haiti and Dominican Republic and lesser known even mysterious Buru island, Sumatra etc.
Then there are the polar regions and perhaps locations with difficult weather patterns such as monsoons or landslides.
All that often undiscovered material was nicely covered at a minimum with the exception of several locations in cliche' over coveraged Africa which was satisfactory.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020

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I bought this gift for my boyfriend and he loved it! Definitely a read for someone whose into history, war, or educational insights.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019

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Better than I expected, fascinating reading

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2006

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When I first picked up the book, I thought it would be pretty dry. I started to read it region by region and got more interested with every page. I love the authors style and candor, very entertaining. It is pretty amazing that the author has survived all of the dangerous places he has written about without at least one nutjob killing him. Hope he survives to write another couple of editions, I'll buy them too.

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The best travel book ever.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2004

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Whilst Lonely Planet Guides - and their various knock-offs - tell you the basics of travelling to the places you think you'd like to go to, DP tells you all about the places you really don't want to go to, what to do when you get there, and how to come back in one piece. Written by a motley collection of adventurers and war correspondents (who have a terrifying attrition rate - at least two contributors to previous editions are now dead) DP is not only a guide book to war zones and danger, but also an excellent grounding in the geopolitical realities of how those places got like that, and a guidebook to surviving the travails and difficulties of being a western traveller in the Thrid World.
Where else would you find chapters on how to survive being kidnapped by Columbian drug barons, bribing thrid world police offers, and how to avoid landmines? Even the list of things to take travelling with you differs from teh usual advice - along with the same old/same old tips on travelling light and taking torches and waterproofs, you're advised to take gifts for the people you meet - cigarettes, and a large supply of cheap watches.
As travel advice, it's excellent. As a geopolitical primer, it's the best single book I've ever read. As a book of stories of people travelling to places and meeting people you'd never want to, it's great fun. What reason is there not to own a copy? I'll be sending copies to many of my friends this Christmas.

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Reviewed in Germany on September 25, 2016

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Habe mir mehr erwartet.
Das Buch erinnert mich an ein Telefonbuch. Pelton beschreibt einzelne Orte kurz mit Adresse und gibt oft keine detaillierte Info, bzw. worauf man tatsächlich achten sollte. Womit er die Seiten gefüllt hat frage ich mich selbst. Zum Schmökern ganz nett aber plant man eine Reise bringt mir jede Information vom Außenministerium mehr....

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Just buy it.

Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2016

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A must read for anyone who wants to do some serious traveling without swapping bed bugs with a bunch of backpacking alcoholic rich kids in a sperm encrusted hostel. Addictive read. Highly informative.

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