The Worlds Most Dangerous City

Africa » Congo Democratic Republic » East » Goma
October 28th 2011

Published: November 1st 2011

As you pass a United Nations sniper tower, a truck loaded with mercenary’s thunders past holding rocket launchers, machetes and AK47′s. While political activists rally for the looming elections, Congolese soldiers dressed like Rambo carry mounted machine guns to protect road blocks around the city. With armoured vehicles at every intersection, and police patrolling the streets, helicopter guns... Read Full Entry

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Darren

FreeSpirit

"Darren has a desire to learn, but not just from books, he wants to touch, smell, taste, hear and see the world. He loves interacting with people from different backgrounds and cultures and likes the challenge of getting to remote and unusual places. He is an outgoing and confident traveler that is always looking to take a step beyond the norm, often leaving him to face bizarre and unusual situations. Darren's blog has proven to be a big hit on the Internet and many people have requested that he write a book about the places he has visited together with the bizarre and unusual situations th... full info

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12th April 2012

Cessna152
Jason Smart

Amazing read. Yesterday I almost 'rocked up' to the border but am glad I didn't now!

12th April 2012

FreeSpirit
Darren

Rocking Up To Border
Cessna152, get in contact with Emmanuel, he will be able to help you arrange a trip into the DRC.

13th April 2012

Cessna152
Jason Smart

Too late, I'm in Mombasa now. Maybe next time...

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