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Hey, Are You One of Those Ugly American Tourists?

CNN has joined the apology bandwagon that seems to have started with President Obama’s recent visit to Europe. He voiced regrets that American travelers have been disrespectful to people of other nations. We won’t even get into the argument as to whether or not the President bowed down low enough to the Arab king.

CNN had an article that continues the tired accusations that American travelers brutishly ignore the sensibilities and traditions of other countries. The writers dredged up the book and Marlon Brando movie from the 1950s titled, “The Ugly American”. The CNN writers were troubled by the return of the image of the loud, flashy, obnoxious U.S. tourist.

Julius, Brutus & the guys would be proud

Statue at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Not Rome, it's a statue at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Read our articles on other sites

Our editors and writers have begun to lend their experience to other sites on the web. You can read all their stories here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/682332/gerry_sherwood.html and also read Ted's stories here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/47217/ted_sherman.html

Disasters in Haiti and Peru

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti. We urge donations to the Red Cross and other major agencies. We also express our best wishes to the people of Peru, in Cusco and Aguas Calientes. We traveled there in August 2008, and would have been stranded had we gone during the flooding last week.

Awesome sight in Arizona USA

Now they know why it’s called the Graaaaaand Caaaaaanyon

Psst! Wanna see some Los Angeles gangs?

Bogart in bullet-riddled car

Visit LA's notorious gangland

If you’ve visited Los Angeles in previous travels, and are tired of movie star home tours, Betty Grable legs in cement and Walk of Stars sidewalk freaks, here’s an unusual experience that may appeal to you.

For a mere $65, on your next trip you can sign up for a tour of the ill-famed South Central area of Los Angeles, where the Crips, Bloods and other gangs still roam the streets. Of course, you’ll be protected on a bus with a guide most of the time, but you could have the thrill of seeing a drug deal go down, street hookers working or cops dragging a couple of tough guys off in handcuffs. What more fun would you want?