My experience in Somalia has been very eye opening. If you are looking for a place to go lay out on the beach and read your magazine, then Somalia is definitely not the place for you. It is still a war zone, so I would highly advise against traveling there to party.
However, if you want to experience a place with rich culture and kind, caring locals, then definitely visit Somalia. I have finally realized that the reason I wanted to travel to Somalia was to experience traveling as a political act. Both my host family and I have left cultural impressions on each other. They have taught me that family is the most important thing in life, not material possessions. I hope that I left with them the idea that all Americans are not a bunch of spoiled rich people, and that we are very accepting of all kinds of people, no matter their religions or lifestyles.
To travel as a political act is to become an ambassador for your culture and celebrate those who have different cultures. One should travel as a political act to make international relationships that help to establish an international community in this millennial age.
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