James read and liked Cj Caron's review of Robert Young Pelton's The World's Most Dangerous Places: 5th Edition (Robert Young Pelton the World's Most Dangerous Places):

"This is a very interesting read. I had the 4th Edition and literally wore it out. The 5th Edition is the most recent from Robert Young Pelton. Robert's travels across the globe have brought him to some rather interesting, and in some cases outright d...more This is a very interesting read. I had the 4th Edition and literally wore it out. The 5th Edition is the most recent from Robert Young Pelton. Robert's travels across the globe have brought him to some rather interesting, and in some cases outright dangerous, places and, believe me, all the bad places are in here. Robert gives a first person's perspective of some of the scariest, war torn, corrupt and brutal places such as Chechnya, Israel/Palestine, Liberia and even the United States, but does so with a touch of humanity and a sense of humor. This is not a book of opinion, it's pretty much fact. Coming from one who has spent time in all of the countries he's listed in his book, it's hard to dispute.
It offers you a peek into a world which is far away from the malls and buffets we are lucky to enjoy. It's fun, but at the same time a sad documentery on the state of the world. You'll see through Robert's words, that there is still a lot of hatred, sadness, disease, slavery, crime and violence still out there.
This book is filled with information and facts as well as not so common sense tips on what to do should you find yourself traveling to... Well, anywhere really.
Yes it's a brutally honest book, but there are some good points. Robert lists several global aid orginizations and includes ways to contact them. Should the humanitarian call of adventure beckon. (less) "