Teen to The Gambia with friend?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The only thing that would make me hesitate is the fact that they lock people up for life for being LGBT, which makes me not want to give them my tourist dollars.

You sound ignorant and may really want to stay away from Florida, Mississippi and other backward states in this country then. Have you read some of the recent legislation? Is your family member LGBT? Such an odd response you gave.

Please post link of legislation making homosexuality illegal and punishable by imprisonment in FL or MS. Thx!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:here you go, there's even a wiki page on it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_Gambia

I wouldn't go anywhere that has a wikipage devoted to prostitution.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_United_States

And right now, someone in The Gambia is reading the wiki page on gun violence in the US and saying “no way”, my child will not travel to such a violent country.

I have plenty of friends and family (expats who were born here) who feel that way about the US. They think we're all involved in drive by shootings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD ended up going on the trip this summer instead of last summer and had a blast! Amazing life experience for sure.

So glad to hear this, OP! Thanks for the update!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD ended up going on the trip this summer instead of last summer and had a blast! Amazing life experience for sure.

How wonderful that she got to go on the trip!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:here you go, there's even a wiki page on it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_Gambia

I wouldn't go anywhere that has a wikipage devoted to prostitution.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_United_States

And right now, someone in The Gambia is reading the wiki page on gun violence in the US and saying “no way”, my child will not travel to such a violent country.

I have plenty of friends and family (expats who were born here) who feel that way about the US. They think we're all involved in drive by shootings.

We just returned from London. The first question my kids were asked by our hosts 13 yo DD was: “have you ever been in any school shootings?”

The media is ridiculous and sensationalist. Do real research on any country before you go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:here you go, there's even a wiki page on it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_Gambia

I wouldn't go anywhere that has a wikipage devoted to prostitution.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_United_States

And right now, someone in The Gambia is reading the wiki page on gun violence in the US and saying “no way”, my child will not travel to such a violent country.

I have plenty of friends and family (expats who were born here) who feel that way about the US. They think we're all involved in drive by shootings.

We just returned from London. The first question my kids were asked by our hosts 13 yo DD was: “have you ever been in any school shootings?”

The media is ridiculous and sensationalist. Do real research on any country before you go.

The media is not the problem. It should be a big f-ing deal when kids are shot in school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op I've been to several countries in Africa, including traveling all over Kenya where I went as a young teen without my parents. Also South Africa, Cape Town and Durban.

I would not under any circumstances send my child to Gambia nor would I venture there as an adult, with or without the fortunes of kings.

Would you like to explain why?

Well in S. Africa I had a bodyguard / driver who had to drive fast to keep me away from hostage takers and I wasn't permitted (by him) to walk alone in the street. I had to exit a building and get right in his car and speed off. Kidnapping of western visitors was rife and this was only a couple of years ago.

Really you need to keep up with international news more if you're unaware of these situations.

Wut? I lived alone in South Africa when I was in my early 20s. Greatest two years of my life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op I've been to several countries in Africa, including traveling all over Kenya where I went as a young teen without my parents. Also South Africa, Cape Town and Durban.

I would not under any circumstances send my child to Gambia nor would I venture there as an adult, with or without the fortunes of kings.

Would you like to explain why?

Well in S. Africa I had a bodyguard / driver who had to drive fast to keep me away from hostage takers and I wasn't permitted (by him) to walk alone in the street. I had to exit a building and get right in his car and speed off. Kidnapping of western visitors was rife and this was only a couple of years ago.

Really you need to keep up with international news more if you're unaware of these situations.

Wut? I lived alone in South Africa when I was in my early 20s. Greatest two years of my life.

Wait -your post implies there’s no crime in South Africa? Hmmmmm

[Anonymous]

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All I know is that there are landmines close to the border with Senegal. Apart from that, it's a question of monitoring the Covid situation and having an ear to the ground for political unrest. Also, if your daughter will stand out because of the color of her skin, then that is also something to consider.

Covid would be the least of my concerns, assuming your daughter is healthy with good immunity.

If you want her to go, you go with her. Otherwise, it’s grossly irresponsible at her age and limited international travel experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only thing that would make me hesitate is the fact that they lock people up for life for being LGBT, which makes me not want to give them my tourist dollars.

You sound ignorant and may really want to stay away from Florida, Mississippi and other backward states in this country then. Have you read some of the recent legislation? Is your family member LGBT? Such an odd response you gave.

Please post link of legislation making homosexuality illegal and punishable by imprisonment in FL or MS. Thx!

Crickets!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:here you go, there's even a wiki page on it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_Gambia

I wouldn't go anywhere that has a wikipage devoted to prostitution.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_the_United_States

And right now, someone in The Gambia is reading the wiki page on gun violence in the US and saying “no way”, my child will not travel to such a violent country.

I have plenty of friends and family (expats who were born here) who feel that way about the US. They think we're all involved in drive by shootings.

We just returned from London. The first question my kids were asked by our hosts 13 yo DD was: “have you ever been in any school shootings?”

The media is ridiculous and sensationalist. Do real research on any country before you go.

The media is not the problem. It should be a big f-ing deal when kids are shot in school.

+1. No my kids were never directly involved, but they have 3 friends who have had to hide from shooters, and they know what to do in the event of a shooting. If I were European, I would think twice about being stationed in DC