So, you want to come to Brazil for the World Cup?

When Brazil was announced as the host for the 2014 World Cup, my wife (from Brazil) and I were ecstatic. We planned to attend and were excited that the country would have to improve its infrastructure to accommodate the international soccer fans.

As 2014 approached, we noticed that Brazil was doing frightfully little to improve transportation, healthcare, and security. Instead most of the money (that hadn't been siphoned into the pockets of the corrupt) was used to build 12 extravagant stadiums when FIFA made it clear that only 10 were necessary.

As a result, many Brazilians are fed up with their government, and crime has only become worse. Regretfully, we decided not to attend in order to keep our little son from the higher risk of danger. My wife's family members first believed that we were too paranoid. However this year, nearly all of them have confirmed that it really is becoming too dangerous, and we probably made the right decision.

I really hope the World Cup will be a great success, and all fans traveling to Brazil remain safe. It's a shame that such a beautiful country with so many wonderful people and incredible culture has become so dangerous. If you do plan to travel to Brazil and seek advice, then I would be happy to help in any way that I can.

Still sounds better than Russia or Qatar. If going to the World Cup were at all important to me I'd see this year as the best chance in the next ten years.