The most controversial travel destinations in the world: Should you go?

The most controversial travel destinations in the world: Should you go?

See you some of the most controversial travel destinations in the world that continue to attract the masses

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There are some travel destinations that, no matter how perfectly your landscapes or how historically your old countries are, will always cause a strong reaction in travel circuits. Whether for political, geographical or social reasons, the opinions about the most controversial travel destinations in the world will probably be shared for a very long time.

In the following we consider some of the most controversial and controversial travel destinations, which rightly or wrongly attract tourist masses year after year.

Marrakech, Morocco

"Fuck yourself", the man hissed at me with the monkey, "And fuck your mother too."

We had just arrived in Marrakech and just started running across the central square when a man came up with us with a chained monkey and expected money for a photo. We didn't really want a photo of a chained monkey, so we politely rejected the above reaction. Charming.

You could say that this is an isolated case, but I am not the only one who finds Marrakech a bit aggressive and soulless: Just ask your friends who were there, read the opinions of travel journalists or make a quick Google search. Some will also share confrontational experiences with the merchants of Marrakech, while others will praise their advantages.

I should say that Morocco as a country is not so split. I personally loved my time in Essaouira, Merzouga and the rest of the southeastern desert. My conviction and the general consensus on the Internet is that Marrakech does not reflect the rest of Morocco.

Israel

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Israel is the embodiment of controversy and still one of the most controversial travel destinations in the world. Avoid a history lesson here and assume that most will know the basics when it comes to the Middle East debate and Israel's complications. Very few can remain neutral compared to Israel, if not almost aggressive foreign policy.

It can probably be assumed that most of the immediate neighbors of Israel are not so sharp on the place as a holiday destination. However, Europe and the rest of the world are more divided.

Over three million tourists visit Israel every year, with Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Eliat being one of the most popular travel destinations. Some will find this difficult to digest because Israel country has violently occupied in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine.

Vietnam

I've never been to Vietnam and I was not aware of how controversial it is among travelers. After reading the article of the travel blogger Nomadic Matt and the 300 (and count) comments that follow, I can understand why it could be tiring or even annoying for some visitors - especially Americans.

Matt has a convincing argument and explains that he had to struggle with hostility when it came to paying for services and goods. He suggests that this could be due to the difference between luxury and backpackers:

"Vietnamese is taught that all of their problems are caused by the West, especially France and the USA, and that the Westerners 'owe' some 'debts'. They expect Westerners to spend money in Vietnam, and when they see travelers who try to pinch a cent, they become angry and therefore look down on backpacking and treat them badly."

If you have deep pockets, you may have a great time ...

Thailand

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Too tourism? Too shabby? Too loud? Too many hippies who try to find Alex Garland's beach? Too many white guys in the 50s with Thai girls in the 20s?

to all of this is probably Thailand's fault, and I have to admit that I didn't fall in love with the country when I visited in 2011. I enjoyed Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia and Malaysia much more than Thailand.

Thailand is a great country with a breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, but the years of care for the tourist crowds, which are "looking for themselves", has challenged its tribute from the country's locals and its view as a whole.

Dubai (and Las Vegas!)

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These two cities rise from the desert on opposite sides of the world. Everyone arises with a very different cultural background with a similar end result.

They are completely unnatural, completely inappropriate to their surroundings and probably two of the most excessive cities in the world that indulge in excessive delights, be it gambling or just rampant consumption.

However, these two cities have impressive skylines and what they lack in culture and history, make up for them with pure entertainment. You also write history whether you like it or not.

mt. Everest, Nepal

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Over 8,000 people have climbed Mt. Everest since Sir Edmund Hilary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climbed the mountain for the first time in 1953.

Is it environmentally friendly that so many descends to the mountain every year (climbing?) And leaving their garbage, their waste and their deceased on the mountain slope? Incidentally, is it ethically justifiable with another 16 deaths in 2014?

Recently rumors about overcrowding, dangerous “traffic jams” at 8,000 meters, excessive littering and massive brawls in the base camp made headlines.

I would like to register in the list of the summit strikers - does that make me a bad person?

Saudi Arabia

In 2012, over three million Muslims made the pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This was a record year, and the numbers have increased steadily for decades, with well over two million being expected every year. The Hajj itself is not the controversy here; It is the terrible human rights record of Saudi Arabia.

physical punishment is still widespread and encompasses plumping and amputations for "crimes" such as adultery as well as sexual deviations and robbery. The death penalty is imposed and can be carried out by beheading with a sword, stoning or shooting with subsequent crucifixion.

women are discriminated against in almost all areas of life, religious freedom does not exist as well as political freedom, and God help them when they are gay!

Admittedly, it is not a traditional tourist destination, but it remains a fact that millions visit it despite its many rural strings, some of which certainly undermine the teachings of Islam.

any other?

The list of controversial countries could be continued as desired.

Burma finally works to light thanks to Aung San Suu Kyi, but still manages to split opinions under a military junta after years. If they are Americans, then Cuba could be on this list. If not, then you probably got out of the Cold War with the rest of the world.

And what about the world's super machines? China aims thousands of its own people every year, and the United States has the highest gun ownership in the world (amazing 88 per 100 inhabitants), not to mention its own tendency to the death penalty. Both are probably among the most controversial travel destinations in the world and still attract hordes of tourists year after year.

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