Countries Ranked by Their Lack of Hospitality

This article appeared in bigglobaltravel.com and has been published here with permission.

Everybody loves to travel to new, iconic places they have never seen. Nothing is more exciting than packing a bag and exploring a new culture and landscape. However, some countries aren’t quite as perfect as the media makes them out to be. After all, every country has its fair share of problems. Below, we will discuss some of the world’s most unfriendly countries, ranked by their lack of hospitality. While you may be able to guess a few, it’s safe to say that our list might just have you rethinking your next holiday…

#50. Qatar

When you think of Qatar, you probably think of luxury, high-rise buildings, scorching hot temperatures, and beautiful marinas. Thanks to the Fifa World Cup, Qatar has become an increasingly popular holiday destination in recent years, but it's definitely not everybody's cup of tea.

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In fact, many tourists to the country claim that they won't visit Qatar again simply because they feel unwelcome. The traffic is also some of the worst in the world, which may explain why the locals would prefer the tourists to stay away.

#49. South Africa

For many, South Africa may seem like the perfect holiday destination. While there are many great things about this country, it's hard to overlook the high crime rates. In fact, most tourists are told to avoid the big cities, such as Johannesburg, as local criminals will specifically target them.

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South Africa has many political problems, which means that the locals may seem angry or, in some cases, violent. You'll probably be safe if you plan to go on a safari, but we recommend avoiding any built-up areas.

#48. The Czech Republic

Prague is another popular tourist destination that may surprise you. In recent years, the city has become so popular amongst tourists that it has actually downgraded its reputation. The government throws so much money at Prague that other areas of the Czech Republic have been put on the back burner.

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For this reason, you could probably understand why the locals resent tourists. There's no denying the fact that Prague is a stunning city with plenty of culture, architecture, and activities to keep you busy. However, the unwelcoming attitude of the locals seems to overshadow this slightly.

#47. Hungary

Most people associate Hungary with one city in particular: Budapest. While this large country has plenty to offer in terms of architecture and natural beauty, tourists tend to flock to Budapest, ignoring the many other wonderful cities and sites to see.

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As a result, Budapest has garnered a rather poor reputation for being one of the world's rudest and most unwelcoming cities. Like most popular tourist destinations, the city locals get rather annoyed when hoards of tourists visit.