I've never really felt comfortable doing the poverty/disaster tourism thing. Obviously human suffering is offensive on a number of levels, but that's not why I don't want to necessarily be exposed to it - it's more the voyeuristic weirdness. Circumstances shouldn't turn people or environments into zoo exhibits. I'm sure there are some good, worthy tours, but I think it's a difficult thing to get right.
In any case, for those that want a taste of the underclass without, you know, actually having to meet any, this charming slum resort in South Africa has opened its corrugated iron makeshift gates. The perfect place for those who want to literally shack up in complete safety. Champagne tastes and shanty pockets?
THE FAKE SLUM FOR LUXURY TOURISTS.
In any case, for those that want a taste of the underclass without, you know, actually having to meet any, this charming slum resort in South Africa has opened its corrugated iron makeshift gates. The perfect place for those who want to literally shack up in complete safety. Champagne tastes and shanty pockets?
THE FAKE SLUM FOR LUXURY TOURISTS.
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