... in response to Re: AFA still using my video, posted by edwardb on Dec 18, 2002Tour socials are like going to a singles bar and randomly meeting women. I think it is a waste of your time unless you are nervous about going to the foreign country or want the comraderie of talking to other guys doing the same thing you're doing. If you're selective, pick a bunch of girls you like and start writing them. Keep going until you get down to a few girls where there seems to be a mutual interest, then go meet those women. Jack (on this board) has private tours to Ukraine/Russia which is a pretty good option but you can arrange with local agencies to get some help. I think that going to Columbia or Peru presents some special risks which may favor a tour a little more in your case.