[CQ-Contest] Old bones can be DX

[Charles Henry]

Almost every ham has dreamed of being DX and contesters likely more so.But with the graying of the hobby, many of us have to admit that goal has slipped away even though our lifetime of working has finally given us retirement freedom and some cash to go on a big trip.What to do??  There are places I feel sure are great DX experiences, not over-subscribed with contenders, and above all are possible for people no longer spring chickens.
Bhutan, A5, is one of the easiest due to a station set up in a lodge already, established licensing routines, easy arrival, and low demands for gray haired bodies.  It is a situation of, basically, walk in and operate.  (de A52UD)
Nepal, 9N, has a well-established licensing routine, many ham-antenna-friendly hotels, easy arrival, low physical demands, but a small radio needs to be taken.  (de 9N7UD)
Thailand, HS, has the national club station of RAST open to club members and those with valid license from any nation, has a near by hotel, and, given sharing with others, is basically a walk in and operate situation with no need to get a HS license for yourself.  (de HS0ZCW)
Countries I know about that need rather much more help from local hams, licensing is not a snap, but are super easy for "old bones" to get to and operate.......... India (de VU3CHE), Bangladesh, Lao PDR (de XW1UD), Cambodia, and Vietnam.  Of course, Europe or USA have well known easy operations and arrivals.  Can any one add info for the "Old Bones set" about Africa or South America?
Unlike Central America, for example, there are other places we gray-hairs can get to that are not already "taken" or are much less likely to have lots of other contest operators also in-country.
I say, never abandon our dreams.  73, Charly K4VUD