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Congo Fever

• https://www.lewrockwell.com by International Man

Why? If you're a white man from North America or Europe, you're still a fairly rare and exotic commodity in most of Africa. People will want to meet you, not only because you're unusual, but because you come from a richer and more sophisticated society.

Being in Africa puts you on an "unlevel" playing field. Just by virtue of your background, you have more knowledge, money, connections, and experience than 98% of the locals. That gives you an advantage you don't have at home, where there are tens of millions just like you. That's a huge opportunity.

In this article, my friend Francois recounts part of a recent adventure in the Congo. Which is still, as Joseph Conrad described it 100 years ago, the Heart of Darkness. Congo is the deep end of the pool… not recommended for travelers who haven't already been around the block a few times.

Here's a taste of what you may encounter when you get out into the bush.


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