The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Friday, September 4, 2026
Thor Pedersen stated that despite the common fear associated with visiting conflict zones, he found them to be 'pure magic.' He highlighted Afghanistan and Yemen as examples of places where he encountered incredible experiences, suggesting that the people in these regions are often misunderstood.
“I've been to every conflict zone, and they were all magic. Afghanistan, Yemen, right? Like these are amazing places.”