Conflict/military regions & memorials
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NomadKeith
replying to @BPackersGuide @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman #pttravel It's also about getting the other side of the story. The museums and memorials we visited in Vietnam are a case in point.
kate_frankie
#PTTravel Chat
Q6 What advice would you give fellow travellers on visiting areas of conflict/occupation or sites of memorials?
kate_frankie
RT @MaaikevanKuijk: @kate_frankie #pttravel A5: It's important to highlight history, whether it's dark or not. Dark tourism could especiall…
kate_frankie
RT @MaaikevanKuijk: @RTWBarefoot @kate_frankie Agreed. Education being the key here #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @BPackersGuide: @JKatzaman I think it is not only about not forgetting but also about comprehending what war actually is since many peop…
kate_frankie
RT @MaaikevanKuijk: @BPackersGuide Really well said. Both positive and negative aspects of history make up the life story of a destination…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel A6: don't go in thinking you already know what happened. Especially if you only know one side of the story.
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A5 #pttravel That's a deep question. I think if people want to go, they should be able to. There's a lot of dark tourism out…
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: @kate_frankie A5. Yes, but dark tourism has its place, where it can inform + educate without exploiting the stories of v…
kate_frankie
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie A5: I find the tourism industry as a whole to be annoying. I do not travel to see such places. They are there,…
kate_frankie
RT @BPackersGuide: @JKatzaman I meant "war" not "way". Even my auto correction doesn't like war. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman #pttravel It's also about getting the other side of the story. The museums and memorials we visit…
BPackersGuide
A6 I wouldn't visit conflict zones unless I really have to (e.g., for work). For memorials: don't just walk past them. Take a minute to find out what it is about and why a memorial is there in the first place. I think this goes hand in hand with slow travel. #pttravel
aok_NW
A6 #pttravel Know exactly what you're getting yourself into. I wouldn't go bumbling into it. Hire a professional guide who understands it & will try to keep you safe.
JKatzaman
A5 Be respectful when visiting memorials. If visiting conflict sites, why? You might want to have your affairs in order before you go there. #PTTravel
MaaikevanKuijk
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman This was my impression as well. We always learnt the name 'Vietnam War' in school (the Netherlands). However, when we visited Vietnam we learned it's called the American War over there. Such an eye-opener. So many different perspectives #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman I feel exactly like this about many places. I visit their museums to find out the other perspectives too. What is the quote - the first casualty of war is the truth? #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel A6: don't go in thinking you already know what happened. Especially if you only know one side of t…
kate_frankie
RT @BPackersGuide: A6 I wouldn't visit conflict zones unless I really have to (e.g., for work). For memorials: don't just walk past them. T…
Morology
replying to @Morology @kate_frankie wait, isn't dark tourism about joining tours to slums, favelas, ghettos and such living horrors? #pttravel
NomadKeith
A6 #PTTravel Be respectful; try not to act the tourist too much. And, keep your opinions to yourself ... at least, till you've left the site.
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie #pttravel A6: if you're determined to visit a conflict zone, either an active one or somewhere recently settled, think about why you want to go & if your presence there is strictly necessary.
Then, consider going on an organised group rather than alone.
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A6 #pttravel Know exactly what you're getting yourself into. I wouldn't go bumbling into it. Hire a professional guide who un…
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A5 Be respectful when visiting memorials. If visiting conflict sites, why? You might want to have your affairs in order befo…
kate_frankie
RT @MaaikevanKuijk: @NomadKeith @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman This was my impression as well. We always learnt the name 'Vietnam War' in school…
BPackersGuide
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith @JKatzaman Very true, I visited atomic bombing museums in many countries, esp. Japan and the US. Being confronted with how different both sides feel about that was sth. kind of scary to me #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie wait, isn't dark tourism about joining tours to slums, favelas, ghettos and such living horrors? #pttravel
vickyinglis13
replying to @vickyinglis13 @kate_frankie A few years ago I saw the Gallipoli exhibition by Weta Workshop at Te Papa in Wellington, New Zealand. It was incredible and so affecting to see the stories rendered tangible in that way #PTTravel
MaaikevanKuijk
#pttravel A6: Always be respectful to the sites, memorials and people you visit. Try to not let prejudice cloud your judgement - try to go in with an open mind. Take in as much of information as possible and reflect after your visit
kate_frankie
replying to @Morology @Morology A whole range of different aspects of tourism. I think @RTWBarefoot did a pod on this, if I'm not totally mistaken #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A6 #PTTravel Be respectful; try not to act the tourist too much. And, keep your opinions to yourself ... at least, till you…
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel A6: if you're determined to visit a conflict zone, either an active one or somewhere recently set…
kate_frankie
RT @BPackersGuide: @NomadKeith @JKatzaman Very true, I visited atomic bombing museums in many countries, esp. Japan and the US. Being confr…
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: @kate_frankie A few years ago I saw the Gallipoli exhibition by Weta Workshop at Te Papa in Wellington, New Zealand. It…
kate_frankie
RT @MaaikevanKuijk: #pttravel A6: Always be respectful to the sites, memorials and people you visit. Try to not let prejudice cloud your ju…
aok_NW
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith Good point. You can find yourself in a lot of hot water being critical of the military or the government of a foreign land. #pttravel
NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman #pttravel The way I learnt it was 'History is propaganda spread by the winning side'
5to9traveller
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel A6: if you're determined to visit a conflict zone, either an active one or somewhere recently set…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie @Morology hmmm. Good question. I don't remember.
#pttravel
I've done a couple on the rights & responsibilities, but more from a 'culturo-political' than an 'ethical' standpoint (eg LGBTQIA+ travel to Uganda).
RTWBarefoot
RT @NomadKeith: A6 #PTTravel Be respectful; try not to act the tourist too much. And, keep your opinions to yourself ... at least, till you…
BPackersGuide
replying to @Morology @Morology @kate_frankie I have to admit, I had to look it up. Here is a long description, incl. "dark chapters of history" https://t.co/XAAa2rTGgP #PTTravel
vickyinglis13
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A6. Use the opportunity to listen + learn from the museums + memorials. Don't assume you know the story already #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @vickyinglis13: @kate_frankie A few years ago I saw the Gallipoli exhibition by Weta Workshop at Te Papa in Wellington, New Zealand. It…
Morology
RT @NomadKeith: @kate_frankie @BPackersGuide @JKatzaman #pttravel The way I learnt it was 'History is propaganda spread by the winning side'
RTWBarefoot
RT @vickyinglis13: @kate_frankie A6. Use the opportunity to listen + learn from the museums + memorials. Don't assume you know the story al…