Oddbean new post about login | logout Many American women I know are accepting tours or shows that take place in China or the Middle East. And now I'm just thinking... am I the only one who has concerns about going there? Particularly for extended periods of time? Idk, I guess I'm hesitant to travel to where, on any given day, things outside of my control could make having an American passport very risky business. Said the same thing about Russia prior to the current war over there.
Even "simple" contract disputes can land you in prison, even as a man. Most people cannot afford to pay $100k before leaving the country (recent example I noticed from Saudi) when your employer wants to be a stickler about some line in a contract. Hell no.
@bfd3d589 The Middle East is a big place, it depends on the country. I know a few people who have worked/ still work in several Middle Eastern countries with no issue like UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. That being said, I was told a while ago that having an Israeli stamp in your passport will present problems entering most Middle Eastern countries. I was actually going to Beijing in April 2020 but for obvious reasons didn't go. China concerns me more than some countries in the Middle East for travel. Went to Russia pre pandemicand war, it was fine - zero issues at all. As soon as this conflict is over, I'm going straight back. Might be a bit more concerning for you with a US passport, for sure.