Image by Getty Images via Daylife- 1. The United States. Post 911, America is still one of the most frightened and paranoid nations on the planet. It remains a place where outsiders are greeted with suspicion from the get go. In general, they don't want you to visit and the populace is mostly averse to traveling to "strange places". Best to leave well enough alone, despite the stunning array of destinations. Throw in an appalling domestic airline industry and you'll understand why the United States is number one on my "No Fly" list. What a shame, cos there is so much too see.
- 2. Nigeria. The cities of Nigeria are a really good place to have someone step over your decaying body while doing nothing. A wholly corrupt society utterly lacking in moral principles and a populace beaten into submission by an evil and despicable regime.
- 3. Myannmar Surprisingly, it is not that difficult to get into this incredibly repressive depository of human suffering
- 4. Canada From questionable dealings with its aboriginal peoples, to the disaster that is The Alberta Tar Sands, to an environmental record that is the shame of the world Canada needs to recognize the big disconnect between its image and its actions.
- 5. Haiti. Unless you're a professional connected to a legitimate organisation that can help people, stay the hell out. In the meantime, give as much as you can to your favourite charity.
- 6. Russia Another country with a wealth of riches, but the Stalinist cult of personality created by Putin puts this place on my "not to do list"
- 7. Honduras Another "banana republic" where The West looked the other way as a democratically electded leftist government was illegally overthrown. Anyone remember Jean Bertrand Aristide? See number five.
- 8. Indonesia A recent wave of anti Christian violence makes this already worrisome locale even more so. The cause of the problem is a recent Supreme Court decision restricting the depiction of Mohammed (may peace be upon him) by non Muslims
- 9. Somalia In an odd reversal, Somaliland has become more accessible than Somalia.However, neither would be on my go to list.
- 10. Mexico Waves of drug violence continue to plague certain parts of this country. Much of the rest of the country is overcome by a plague of all inclusive resorts. Choose your destinations carefully.
Obviously The United States is way better than Nigeria, and Canada is not comparable to Myannmar. This list is not meant to compare these countries. It is meant to shine a light upon countries where tourist dollars can alter behaviour within the context of the country and its current progression. Each country on the list is underperforming within its own context.
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