I would recommend European tours, they are now more relevant and safer. Here is this page which organises them, I've been to Berlin for trade fairs. Everything is wonderful. If you're going on holiday to Berlin as a family, then it makes sense to buy a longer tour - because getting the kids out of Berlin's zoo is no easy matter. And then there's the famous German beer for the men and the shopping for the women. It's really civilised and relaxing. I wouldn't go to those third world countries. I think everyone understands why.