seven.13 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 So, I'm trying to figure out if it is in any way possible for me to get into Somalia. Mogadishu specifically. Apparently it is actually feasable to get into Hargeisa, a relativley safe and stable city. Apparently 'Dallo Airlines' is "Proudly connecting Horn of Africa to the Global Village" but I somehow wasn't able to get too much useful information on how I could actually connect myself to the Horn of Africa, or how much it would cost. I also stumbed upon this article which is sad and funny at the same time. Tourism in Somalia Far from the madding crowd Mar 4th 2004 | MOGADISHU From The Economist print edition Well, far from other tourists, anyway HE HAS perhaps the world's hardest job, but very little to do. Abdi Jimale Osman is Somalia's minister of tourism. His inbox is always empty; unsurprisingly, given that his anarchic homeland has not had a single officially acknowledged tourist in 14 years. Somalia is not without attractions. The sun shines, the beaches are sandy and you can dine on lobster on the roof of the Sharmo Hotel, which commands a splendid view of the capital, Mogadishu. It is not safe, however. The Sharmo advises guests to hire at least ten armed guards to escort them from the airport. Since civil war broke out in 1990, Somalia has been divided into some two dozen warring fiefs. But Mr Jimale is undaunted. “Tourists can still go and see the former beautiful sights,” he says. “The only problem is they're all totally destroyed.” Your correspondent admired what was left of the cathedral. Graffiti outside warned “Beware of landmines”. Mr Jimale wants donors to help rebuild Somalia's national parks, though they mainly lie in areas the government does not control. “Most of the animals have disappeared too,” he concedes, “Because we have eaten them.” Brave tourists can find unusual bargains in Mogadishu. In the market, a hand grenade sells for $10, a Howitzer for $20,000. For those who remain unconvinced, Mr Jimale is reassuring. “I'm sure tourists would leave Somalia alive and I'm hopeful they wouldn't be kidnapped,” he says. “At least, we would try to make sure they were not kidnapped, although it can happen.” Some photographs of Somalia in the 1980s. And heres me, and our neighbor/nanny. Thoughts? Advice? Anyone want to come? ( I know this probably isnt going to happen anytime within the next decade but I can dream...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUR X3 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. First. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. you have fun with that! post up some pics if you get back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. ....and you can dine on lobster somehow in a country that is notorious for its impoverished and starving people this doesnt seem right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delonemonkey Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. why the FUCK would you want to go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. I'm planning a trip to east africa in 2 years time with somalia on the possibilities list. They know how to lean with it/rock with it. If you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. I had a cab driver from Somalia the other day said he moved here in 1987 and the country used to be beautiful until the civil war. But he said he'd been back since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
En Sabah Nur Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. there's a bunch of somali people here. uh. you should just go. just don't bring any valuables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. The guy guessed the year I was born and half of my religion, too, it was weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. don't forget to take your RPG with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven.13 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. Naw. Its not right. Thats the way the world is though. Why do I want to go? I dunno. i just do. I also spent the first 6 years of my life there, and I'd like to track down what might possibly remain of my family's old house etc... t would be interesting to go somewhere completely cut off from the rest of the world, (in a way ) that somehow has managed to somewhat funciton with out any form of government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameless self promotion Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. I have several friends that have gone to somalia...but not on vacation. Aparently if your going to fit in there, you should get high as fuck and jump in a truck with some other dudes until you find someone to chop up with a machette... Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVERWURST* Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. “Tourists can still go and see the former beautiful sights,” he says. “The only problem is they're all totally destroyed.” Your correspondent admired what was left of the cathedral. Graffiti outside warned “Beware of landmines”. ... “Most of the animals have disappeared too,” he concedes, “Because we have eaten them.” ... “At least, we would try to make sure they were not kidnapped, although it can happen.” :haha: It's sad, but these quotes are hilarious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven.13 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. Basically I made this thread because I can't remember the last time I made one, and the articles I am coming across are fucking ridiculous. This one is from the Jubba Airlines website: MOGADISHU – A Blend of The Ancient and The Modern With a population of about 1,5 million, Mogadishu is the largest city and chief seaport. The city has a rich 1,000-year history. Persian and Arab traders founded Mogadishu in the 10th century and intermarried with the local population. One of the earliest Arab settlements on the East African coast, the city was a leading commercial port by the 13th century. The port was under the control of the Sultan of Zanzibar, and of the Italian government in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mogadishu finally became capital of an independent Somalia in 1960. From 1992 to 1995 Mogadishu became the center of a United Nations (UN) operation intended to restore government. For visitors the main landmarks in town are the Arba-Rucun Mosque (Mosque of the four pillars) and the cathedral the Italians built right next to it. They are close to the waterfront and the old city with its many white houses and small streets. Other attractions include the beach, which is okay, although the tow can be dangerous and there are often sharks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swif1 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. The happy face icon makes this thread even more awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. Realistically speaking, i think the current political situation in somalia would make a visit to mogadishu easier and safer than it has been in the last 15 years. I'm all about going over there, the hard part is getting into the country. The best bet I believe would be to catch a flight from Eritria. I'd still think it would be a good idea to rent the services of some security with a technical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swif1 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. A tourist with bodyguards? Now that's some baller shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. I'm sure you could get security for $25-50 a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Internerd Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. I'll go, the place looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaolinmasta Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. Were getting an influx Somalians imported into Aus. they seem decent enough... Although some have already fucked up pretty hard One went on a raping rampage and raped like 10 women a few times with sticks or forcing other men to rape the chick while he watched The other time this guy rode into a primary school drunk crashed into a brick wall crushing primary school children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. who the fuck would want to go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. Its just a matter of different strokes for different folks i guess. (nohomo) Some people want to go to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, i'd like to go to somalia to see all types of crazy shit that I don't think you could comprehend unless you saw it first hand, and had the opportunity to speak with people that go through shit like that on the regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOE-LESTER Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. BUY LOTS OF GUNS!! GET AIDS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R@ndomH3ro Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. Are you an American? First stop is to go to http://www.state.gov and check the travel warnings. Some third world countries like to seize passports and shit so you might want to check that out for Somalia...also you can get numbers for the U.S. Embassy in case shit goes down and you need to extract fast. I would keep that number safe and close at ALL TIMES when you go, along with your passport. While in the country BE CAREFUL AS FUCK!!! Remember this is a war torn country ran by warlords! I know I don’t want to see your ass on CNN with a blindfold on asking for help...cause then we have to send the boys from old 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta to get your ass out and we all know how that shit went down last time. But not to detour you away from your trip, but try to blend in, know some of the language to get yourself out of situations, be cautious. Have fun!! Take Flics!! Interested in what is the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R@ndomH3ro Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. hey lady.. that is an ADORABLE pic of you!! i would go with you. i am still down to go to cambodia with you too. might be a good place to get a primer on being a tourist in an extremely dangerous and unpredicatable part of the world. i prolly couldn't tell my parents until after i got back hahaaa.. i have no idea of a good way to get there. i am now also considering egypt, if you want to do some bizarre west/north african tour. (plus i know a couple egyptians now and they are down to show me around)..too bad we don't know any somalians..you have any clue what happened in your old neighborhood when shit hit the fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. just come to athens 713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frate_Raper Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. dude if you want to be surrounded by sketchy negros go to kfc on a tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Tourism in Somalia. hey lady.. that is an ADORABLE pic of you!! i would go with you. i am still down to go to cambodia with you too. might be a good place to get a primer on being a tourist in an extremely dangerous and unpredicatable part of the world. i prolly couldn't tell my parents until after i got back hahaaa.. i have no idea of a good way to get there. i am now also considering egypt, if you want to do some bizarre west/north african tour. (plus i know a couple egyptians now and they are down to show me around)..too bad we don't know any somalians..you have any clue what happened in your old neighborhood when shit hit the fan? I have the somalian connection on lock. I'm telling you, flying in from Eritria would be the way to go. SOOBAX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny ballbags Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 awesome title change.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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