Most dramatic change crossing a border
Which border crossings in the world have other travel bloggers found have brought about the most abrupt change between the country that has been left and the country that has been arrived in.
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Two stand out the most to me:
1. Israel to Jordan at Sheikh Hussein Bridge. I found the Israeli side to be quite the organized operation. Clean-cut soldiers, with the latest security equipment in well designed and furnished buildings. The Jordanian side, however, was everything that Israel was not: run-down, destitute, and barren.
2. San Diego to Tijuana. I first crossed into Mexico when I was still very young and up until that point had not seen poverty, so it left a lasting impression on me.
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1. Israel to Jordan at Sheikh Hussein Bridge. I found the Israeli side to be quite the organized operation. Clean-cut soldiers, with the latest security equipment in well designed and furnished buildings. The Jordanian side, however, was everything that Israel was not: run-down, destitute, and barren.
2. San Diego to Tijuana. I first crossed into Mexico when I was still very young and up until that point had not seen poverty, so it left a lasting impression on me.
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Norway to Russia, up in the far north at Grense Jakobselv. From one of the world's richest nations to grey Soviet-era concrete blocks and begging pensioners.
Back in 1992 in Malawi there was a road that ran along the border with Mozambique between Dedza and Ntcheu. On the Malawi side were shops, crowds in brightly-coloured clothing and general bustle. On the other side of the road in Mozambique there was not a soul around, the buildings were pockmarked with bulletholes and everything was destroyed. Reply to this
Back in 1992 in Malawi there was a road that ran along the border with Mozambique between Dedza and Ntcheu. On the Malawi side were shops, crowds in brightly-coloured clothing and general bustle. On the other side of the road in Mozambique there was not a soul around, the buildings were pockmarked with bulletholes and everything was destroyed. Reply to this
