Countries you shouldn't go to in 2025
Tengrinews.kz - A rating of countries you shouldn't go on holiday to in 2025 has been published, according to the Daily Mail.
If you're already dreaming about traveling in 2025, check this out before you book your tickets. The authoritative guidebook Fodor's Travel has published its annual Go and No Lists, where it identifies places that are best avoided and suggests alternative destinations that can provide unforgettable experiences.
Why did these places make it onto the No List?
Experts explained that many popular tourist destinations suffer from an excessive influx of travelers. This leads to environmental problems, overloaded infrastructure, and a deterioration in the quality of life of local residents. In 2025, the No List includes both nature routes and famous cities.
No List
Scotland North Coast 500: a picturesque route has become a victim of its own popularity. Tourists leave behind trash, fire marks, and even human waste, causing discontent among locals and harming the environment.
Bali, Indonesia: Unreasonable infrastructure development is destroying the island’s natural ecosystems. The plastic problem has reached apocalyptic proportions, threatening Bali’s unique nature.
Popular European cities: Residents of Barcelona, Mallorca, Venice, the Canary Islands and Lisbon are tired of crowds of tourists who are driving up housing prices, overloading resources and changing the appearance of cities.
Koh Samui, Thailand: Tourists are polluting the island, creating 200 000 tons of waste that is hidden from view. A new surge in visits is expected after the premiere of the TV series “The White Lotus.”
Mount Everest: Overcrowding with tourists is negatively affecting the sacred mountain, local communities and the impressions of travelers themselves.
Other “problem areas:"
Agrigento, Sicily – water crisis.
British Virgin Islands – infrastructure problems.
Kerala, India – frequent natural disasters.
Oaxaca City, Mexico – cultural commercialism.
Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan – overcrowded with tourists, rising prices.
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Go List
For those looking for a fresh experience but wanting to be mindful of nature and culture, Fodor's Travel offers 25 amazing destinations where you can enjoy the local atmosphere without harming the environment.
Best places to visit in 2025:
USA: Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Los Olivos in California, Michigan's Beach Towns;
Europe: Camargue in France, Meteora in Greece, Masurian Lake District in Poland, Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland.
Asia and Australia: Koh Ker in Cambodia, Wellington in New Zealand, Meghalaya in India;
Africa and the Middle East: Siwa Oasis in Egypt, Kigali in Rwanda, Petra in Jordan.
Central and South America: Alta Verapaz in Guatemala, Colca Canyon in Peru, Leon in Nicaragua.
Fodor's Travel reminded that travel should bring joy not only to tourists, but also to locals, and also have a minimal impact on nature. Before planning a trip in 2025, it is worth taking a closer look at the recommendations and choosing a place that will give unforgettable emotions and support the sustainable development of tourism.
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