We did the west coast this year with zero issues. Mauritania was interesting and the people welcoming and lovely. The police were professional (unlike the border dudes who were petty and corrupt), and we never doubted our security.
After comparing our notes from 6 months in Africa to those of the US/UK/AUS/NZ Travel warnings.. I've come to the conclusion that travel warnings are either a load of politicized nonsense, or are designed for the typical Disney World vacationer with zero common sense, a $1,200 camera around their neck at all times, and a general appearance of being lost and confused.
If your plan is to stand in the western sahara in a hula shirt, too-short shorts, and holding a map upside-down and shouting loudly in english asking where the damned McDonald's is -- yeah, consider giving it a miss. I don't think people like that congregate in this forum, though.
$0.02
- Mike
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