I'd like to think people are always interested in adventure. These days, in the west especially, there's a bit more of a fear factor for traveling abroad, and as much as people love adventure, they crave security and safety, as well.

There are places in the world I would love to visit, including Iraq (where Babylon once stood), and Egypt. I would not, at this time, take the risks associated with being in either place. Sure, the likelihood of violence might be more perception than reality, for a simple tourist, but it is not a gamble I would take. In addition, I have political reasons for not wanting to be in Iraq, as well.

I would love to see the "Northern Lights"... I came across a video in researching an answer for someone else, and I found it breathtaking... I'm sure there must be some adventure up north to be had, underneath such a beautiful and magical display. Perhaps I am still distracted by those images, but I can think of nowhere else in the world to recommend more than somewhere you can look up and see something which seems out of a fantasy novel or a sci-fi movie.

What do you think?
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