The four tourist destinations Lonely Planet co-founder avoids
Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler has listed four destinations he won't revisit.
Russia is on the list because of political concerns and the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Wheeler, 78, will not travel to Saudi Arabia due to human rights concerns, despite the Middle Eastern country investing billions of dollars to become a leading tourist destination.
Wheeler said he is avoiding the US due to its current political climate under President Donald Trump.
Bali is also off his list because of its severe traffic congestion.
Wheeler, a dual Australian and British citizen, sold Lonely Planet to the BBC in 2007.
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