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By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com Guide to Political Humor

Let's Go Baghdad!

Thursday March 1, 2007
The newly relaunched Radar Magazine presents a hilarious guide to tourist travel in Baghdad, just in case you're thinking of letting loose in the Iraqi capital. An excerpt:
Getting There
Royal Jordanian offers daily flights from Amman, but brace yourself for a steep, corkscrew descent to evade small-arms fire. (If you're prone to losing your lunch, best bring a sandwich for refueling later—the airport's Bob Hope Dining Facility is now closed.) Hire an armored car for the five-mile trip into the city on the infamous Highway of Death. The going rate is $2,400, not including tax and tip. If you elect to ride in a "soft" vehicle, stay low: Try curling up on the floor with a good book or religious talisman.
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