10 Countries Where Americans Are Not Welcome in 2024

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  • 10 Countries Where Americans Are Not Welcome in 2024
    In this video, we are looking at 10 Countries Where Americans Are Not Welcome in 2024.
    These are countries you don't want to travel, relocate, or buy real estate in.
    We reveal 10 countries where Americans won't be greeted with a hug and a welcome sign in 2024. From strict travel bans to political tensions, discover why these destinations aren't great places to travel..
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Комментарии • 4,1 тыс.

  • @anunnakimenagerie
    @anunnakimenagerie 6 месяцев назад +2362

    As an American living in America, I don't think our government likes us either

    • @audiooddities9982
      @audiooddities9982 6 месяцев назад +132

      Also, as an American, I get that feeling as well.

    • @michaelhammond5895
      @michaelhammond5895 6 месяцев назад

      Our American government (USA) only likes our tax money

    • @kennetho5393
      @kennetho5393 6 месяцев назад +66

      We certainly feel that way in the Land of Lincoln.

    • @thomasrobinson182
      @thomasrobinson182 6 месяцев назад +52

      Only those with money...

    • @thomasrobinson182
      @thomasrobinson182 6 месяцев назад +41

      ​@@kennetho5393I lived in and around Chicago a long time ago...I can't believe what's gone on.

  • @Shineon83
    @Shineon83 5 месяцев назад +635

    As a long-time State Department employee (who has lived all over the world), the most critical advice : NEVER (EVER) visit a country that lacks a U.S. Embassy.

    • @PrimericanIdol
      @PrimericanIdol 5 месяцев назад +36

      If you're not from the US, or the US is looking for you, it's quite the contrary.

    • @moappleseider1699
      @moappleseider1699 5 месяцев назад +51

      And just cause a country does have a U.S. Embassy doesn't mean you should visit or that you're safe. I can think of several that have U.S. Embassies I would never visit.

    • @jackiestevenso7756
      @jackiestevenso7756 5 месяцев назад +10

      Makes sense for all travelers. Thanks

    • @gerrylopez5743
      @gerrylopez5743 5 месяцев назад +25

      Why. If something happens to you over there they won’t help you anyway.

    • @mikaeldk5700
      @mikaeldk5700 5 месяцев назад +15

      "All over the world" even... The best advise is to visit a country with the least people from the US.

  • @daviddixon9207
    @daviddixon9207 4 месяца назад +16

    I am an American and I just got back from Cuba a few days ago. You can travel under the category "support for the Cuban people". The Cubans are friendly and the old American cars are cool. And they do have a US Embassy there. I flew on United Airlines out of Houston. You can change US dollars into pesos though some places expect US dollars. There are restrictions on where you can stay at what you can do.

    • @CorporateOrchid
      @CorporateOrchid 3 месяца назад

      Please don’t give US tourism dollars to a communist government.

  • @blick131
    @blick131 5 месяцев назад +124

    Saying this as a Russian, Russians love Americans. I’m not just saying it. They really do. We’re very much alike. Apart from taking off your shoes at the door, I haven’t noticed any other differences. The process of getting a visa is much easier now. I hear one can get it online. Come visit, you are always welcome.
    P.S. I’m a Western Russia dweller but I am SURE you’ll be treated just as nicely in the East.

    • @hedylus
      @hedylus 5 месяцев назад +29

      The anti Russian thing is purely American government propaganda. I have no idea why the State department presses this agenda all the time. Most Americans don't have a feeling one way or another regarding Russians, although they probably defer on the the side of caution as Russians are tough.

    • @blick131
      @blick131 4 месяца назад +13

      @@hedylus that's the thing. We’re not “tough”, we’re regular people in life. it's not the case when SOME of the propaganda is true. None of it's true. It’s backward. That’s what I hear from your fellow citizens who visit Saint Petersburg.

    • @Diwasho
      @Diwasho 4 месяца назад +13

      I miss loving America and Americans, I really do. But, you know.. it's hard to stay friends with the same people who actively support making your already crappy life that much more miserable.

    • @blick131
      @blick131 4 месяца назад +7

      @@Diwasho I’ve been there. You have to be ok with your feelings not being returned. It’s a faraway place and there’s only media to paint pictures of one another. But those who do visit us, who is curious enough to have traveled this far - you can like them right here to your heart’s content.
      As long as they don’t leave shoe prints…

    • @TogetherForever-mg1mh
      @TogetherForever-mg1mh 4 месяца назад +5

      India ❤ Russia

  • @noblegirl1991
    @noblegirl1991 6 месяцев назад +517

    Respecting elders should be a thing everywhere

    • @ilikecats4711
      @ilikecats4711 6 месяцев назад +34

      Nobody automatically deserves respect. It's a two-way street.

    • @MetalVentor
      @MetalVentor 6 месяцев назад +25

      Respecting elders who watch Fox News 24-7 and retort their political views can’t be done. They are like senile zombies.

    • @vaderladyl
      @vaderladyl 6 месяцев назад

      You give respect first until proven the contrary. It is common decency/courtesy.@@ilikecats4711

    • @vaderladyl
      @vaderladyl 6 месяцев назад +35

      Many young are off their rockers as well.@@MetalVentor

    • @vaderladyl
      @vaderladyl 6 месяцев назад +37

      This is why America is getting worse. No common courtesy anymore. You need to give to get back.

  • @spongebobsucks12
    @spongebobsucks12 6 месяцев назад +412

    As an American whose briefly lived overseas, it's always good to learn a little of the language

    • @bobmarshall3700
      @bobmarshall3700 6 месяцев назад +18

      So did you learn much in England?

    • @elultimo102
      @elultimo102 6 месяцев назад +8

      I read that Americans are the most likely to try their French using dictionaries or phrase books, yet we are hated by the French, despite our efforts fit in.

    • @chris4321das
      @chris4321das 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@elultimo102 It's probably the Parisians. They hate everyone. That said, in one day in Paris I had Americans approach me jabbering in English three times, not even bothering check if I speak English. That said, I look like a jerk so maybe they assumed I was one of their own 🤣🤣
      Speaking of jerks, a Texan sounding guy at the Notre Dame snapped a couple pics and exclaimed for all to hear "I'm tired of this touristy sh1t!" 😂😂😂😂 Still, at least he made an effort to leave the county line.

    • @merseltzer
      @merseltzer 6 месяцев назад +5

      I have never had any trouble in France. Very kind & friendly people. Beautiful country.

    • @t.c.2776
      @t.c.2776 6 месяцев назад +3

      I totally agree... but past a certain age, it's even more difficult to try to "reformat" your brain to a totally foreign thought process and sentence and gender structure.

  • @frankwhiteiv831
    @frankwhiteiv831 5 месяцев назад +26

    Dennis Rodman is the only American welcomed in North Korea. Some general once said he has the most intel out of anyone LOL

    • @jusupdjidjimidjimilovic3677
      @jusupdjidjimidjimilovic3677 4 месяца назад

      Many Americans visited Korea, and it was OK, maybe Americans didn't expect that it is developed country, some people from my country (EU) visited and were very warm welcomed. But don't tear posters of their leaders apart, it is not government people who will stomp on you, but normal everyday people. Police would be saving you from people. They really love their leaders, socialism and their military might.

    • @eelmohamed
      @eelmohamed 4 месяца назад

      Traitor Donald Trump is loved there.

    • @blossom1643
      @blossom1643 3 месяца назад

      North Korea can Have Dennis Rodman. They Deserve him.

  • @PierredeCur
    @PierredeCur 4 месяца назад +31

    In Mexico, a cop begun to speak to me in English, as my look is Celt/Norse. When I answered in my perfect Spanish, he said: "Perdón. Creía que era gringo..." He apologized for thinking I was an US citizen... 😂

    • @hedylus
      @hedylus 4 месяца назад

      Hahahaha. You may be Mexican but you are still a gringo!

    • @hwgray
      @hwgray 3 месяца назад

      "He apologized for thinking I was an US citizen." He apologized for thinking that you were a stereotypical white American who looks down on Latinos and expects all "foreigners" to speak English.

    • @OMEGA-02
      @OMEGA-02 3 месяца назад +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @stephenLarson-vs7fu
      @stephenLarson-vs7fu 2 месяца назад +1

      Yean, I get that too because of my surname, but, I look latino, so, I suppose I have fewer problems than you might.

  • @LyleFrancisDelp
    @LyleFrancisDelp 6 месяцев назад +673

    I've been to two countries where they love Americans...not only for their tourism money, but also just for them being American friendly. I will NOT go anywhere I'm not wanted. If a country hates America, then I just won't go there. Period.

    • @tinicoleofficial
      @tinicoleofficial 6 месяцев назад +39

      Italians tend to like us from what I’ve heard from an Italian tour guide when I went there

    • @reyy568
      @reyy568 6 месяцев назад +58

      @@tinicoleofficiallike who certain Americans or just the white ones

    • @daveduchesne3096
      @daveduchesne3096 6 месяцев назад +25

      What are those two countries?

    • @LyleFrancisDelp
      @LyleFrancisDelp 6 месяцев назад +62

      @@daveduchesne3096 Ireland and Scotland.

    • @danholm4952
      @danholm4952 6 месяцев назад +30

      well live in your poverty and oligarchy!

  • @magdragonfly6946
    @magdragonfly6946 6 месяцев назад +18

    I'm telling you a secret guys, no hard feelings but, Latin America countries are (and will be) just warm and kind with you even if they doesn't like you, it is a cultural thing

  • @mosesfashow5609
    @mosesfashow5609 3 месяца назад +3

    I just found this video, very good information, I enjoyed it, keep putting out these useful information.

  • @mariadelasnievesmartinezmo5076
    @mariadelasnievesmartinezmo5076 4 месяца назад +5

    Thank you!

  • @Sc00terNut
    @Sc00terNut 6 месяцев назад +331

    I'm Canadian and have been to the PNW, the Deep South, California, and the Mid-west. I have always felt welcome in the United States. Americans are quite hospital. So I always extend the favor. I welcome American visitors to Canada anytime. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

    • @matthewfurlani8647
      @matthewfurlani8647 6 месяцев назад +15

      i went to Montreal and it was great. the best chocolate cake I ever had

    • @kennetho5393
      @kennetho5393 6 месяцев назад +5

      I've had quite a few Canadian patients. Definitely nice people and I would love to visit someday. Probably will visit BC or Alberta to ski

    • @Sc00terNut
      @Sc00terNut 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@kennetho5393 I hope you get the opportunity to visit.

    • @EHN2024
      @EHN2024 6 месяцев назад +8

      I love Canada 🇨🇦 the Toronto, Ontario, and Niagara Falls area

    • @kennetho5393
      @kennetho5393 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@Sc00terNut I've been in Ontario and stayed overnight at Niagara Falls on the Canada side. It's great there and makes the American side look pathetic. Hopefully someday soon I'll come back.

  • @VladimirBeregovoy-hi8gu
    @VladimirBeregovoy-hi8gu 6 месяцев назад +13

    Actually, Russians are pretty well educated in politics and international relationships. They do not hate Americans. Come there and make friends.

    • @teresadeacon7667
      @teresadeacon7667 5 месяцев назад +2

      I love life in Russia especially away from the big cities which are amazing beautiful clean and safe with so much to do and see but I prefear the freedoms of a rural life with tons of space if I want it but also the real sense of community.

    • @blossom1643
      @blossom1643 3 месяца назад

      Russians don’t hate Americans?? Actually Vladimir Yeah they Do.

  • @farzan000
    @farzan000 5 месяцев назад +47

    Happy to see Iran is NOT among them. We - the Iranian PEOPLE - always are welcoming to the foreigners especially to the westerners. I hope the political issues between Iran and western countries are resolved someday soon and we see the tourists especially the European and Americans visiting Iran again as 5 decades ago. 🤞🤞

    • @Sonny15-215
      @Sonny15-215 5 месяцев назад

      Brigg is going to make Part 2 and will include Iran he’s promoting Yellow Journalism & hate against beautiful people like Iranians,friendly Cubans,Russians etc can’t separate Politics from Humanity.

    • @jliscorpio
      @jliscorpio 5 месяцев назад +9

      As an American raised in Los Angeles around Iranians I long to visit your country and I hope we have repaired relations again some day very soon.

    • @zairen5421
      @zairen5421 5 месяцев назад +8

      I live in America I would love to go to Iran in1961 my second grade school teacher went to Iran brought back pictures & used a small movie Camera I was very impressed

    • @bigverybadtom
      @bigverybadtom 5 месяцев назад

      Not going to happen until Iran's horrible government is removed.

    • @peterkovach8655
      @peterkovach8655 5 месяцев назад +5

      Every Iranian I've met has been incredibly friendly. My country is trying to force a war against your for no reason. It's so sad.

  • @MagnumGoose
    @MagnumGoose 6 месяцев назад +228

    In 1988 Venezuela was arguably the most safe and democratic SA nation. So sad now. A beautiful country

    • @jonathanp1884
      @jonathanp1884 6 месяцев назад

      Thats what happens when so much power goes to so few. And run by a dictator. Lets avoid allowing USA to be run by a dictator.

    • @bargdaffy1535
      @bargdaffy1535 6 месяцев назад

      Right, but it is sad now because Chavez was economically illiterate and when Oil Prices plummeted and his economy wasn't diversified instead of instead of cutting back on his Socialist Plan he borrowed way too much money in Foreign Currency instead of waiting for the price of Oil to rebound to continue his Plan of a Balanced Economy. Plus the CIA insurgency didn't help either. America is still trying to undermine the Venezuelan eocnomy so they can come in and steal all that Oil. Venezuelans have a reason to hate Americans, all of Central and South America does also. America started all of its own Foreign Policy Problems with its Imperalisms.

    • @aaronstith1832
      @aaronstith1832 6 месяцев назад +42

      Blame us. America did that

    • @Bornjamerican24
      @Bornjamerican24 6 месяцев назад +1

      SA nation?

    • @jonathanp1884
      @jonathanp1884 6 месяцев назад +12

      @@Bornjamerican24 South American

  • @Nitro101-be7rb
    @Nitro101-be7rb 6 месяцев назад +201

    Visited Russia right before the pandemic and loved it. The people there were very nice and welcoming. Just get past all the political BS and you won’t have any problems. Had a great time in Moscow and St. Petersburg. I’m Asian American btw.

    • @theoriginalDAL357
      @theoriginalDAL357 6 месяцев назад +1

      I've been to Russia several times and people were friendly and welcoming. I hate the ginned-up BS going on now between the countries, but I realize the welfare/warfare state has to have enemies to keep the con going and serve their MIC masters (looking at you, US government). I'd love to visit again someday, especially St. Petersburg during White Nights, but I don't know if this will ever be possible again. Thanks, Deep State, not to mention Marxorcrats and Republicucks.

    • @spookytook
      @spookytook 6 месяцев назад +2

      Sure but I want to know about the other cities

    • @festerofest4374
      @festerofest4374 6 месяцев назад +10

      I learned a certain appreciation for Russia and its old territories from watching Bald and Bankrupt.

    • @duffal0
      @duffal0 6 месяцев назад +37

      As a Russian pretty much everyone here likes Americans lol. We’re cool with anyone that is cool with us and doesn’t hate our country

    • @jmwasp
      @jmwasp 6 месяцев назад

      @@duffal0correct. The only Russians that don’t “like” Americans are in the buerocracy

  • @bouchacourtthierry8506
    @bouchacourtthierry8506 5 месяцев назад +6

    Politics and people are not the same !

  • @elainegrippo466
    @elainegrippo466 4 месяца назад +2

    Excellent - very interesting informative and scary.

  • @peterbutz642
    @peterbutz642 5 месяцев назад +156

    As a Canadian who been to about 25 states in the US I found the people to be warn and welcoming with special mention to Alaska and Texas people

    • @jameslucas5590
      @jameslucas5590 5 месяцев назад +10

      I do hope you had a nice time in Texas. Wish we could do something about the heat. But thats Texas for you. -ha

    • @peterbutz642
      @peterbutz642 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@jameslucas5590 When we visited in November it was only around 75 degrees perfect for a Canadian One gentleman said you folks must be Canadian because we were the only ones in the water While me and the wife sat on the beach the kids and grandkids were all in the water

    • @michaelcerny3931
      @michaelcerny3931 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@peterbutz642winter fall season is worse in Canada Alaska Russia with no festival lights music great weather n people are angry rude crack meth bath salts heroin fentanyl tranquilizer dope addicts toxic relationship. Chicago Evanston oak park Illinois west south side green orange redline areas great weather holiday lights music same as Miami Florida keys green orange line dadeland South to palmetto station metro train station holiday lights music n everything else n Washington DC has the same holiday season festival

    • @sublimnalphish7232
      @sublimnalphish7232 5 месяцев назад +9

      We are not our government! We do however have people who blindly follow them. Not me. I have only like one president in my lifetime (I was WAY to young to know JFK) so Jimmy Carter was the closest to an honorable, honest good man for the people. I'm surprised he got the gig! My first vote , not that our votes actually count!!!

    • @Galen_G
      @Galen_G 5 месяцев назад +5

      We just visited Victoria BC, and LOVE our Canadian brothers and sisters.

  • @ronriesinger7755
    @ronriesinger7755 6 месяцев назад +152

    My wife and I traveled to Cuba in 2022. We were warmly received by the people and generally stayed away from the traditional tourist areas. Non-stop flights from the USA are available on Delta, United and American Airlines. Many of the countries you cite are those which people from all countries would not be welcome. Generally any Westerners, not just Americans, would have a difficult time in Somalia, Yemen or North Korea. I travel often and have been treated well wherever I go.

    • @TUBESPECIFIC1
      @TUBESPECIFIC1 6 месяцев назад +6

      I regret not going to Cuba while Obama was president for it was open and completely safe to do so then. I was out seeing the world over on the other side of the world back then. I guess I always thought of the Americas as too unsafe and unpleasant for Asian countries were nicer, cheaper, more exotic, and generally safer.

    • @exploringdimensions4all853
      @exploringdimensions4all853 6 месяцев назад +7

      I always get the impression that Briggs hasn't traveled much.

    • @joseblanco1033
      @joseblanco1033 6 месяцев назад +7

      Cubans like USA citizens but hate USA foreign policy.

    • @robklein583
      @robklein583 5 месяцев назад +5

      I have always found that if you treat people with respect they treat you the same. When I say "excuse me sir, can you help me?" I have never had a negative response in any country. And I must say that Cubans are the friendliest people I have ever met. They treat you well and don't expect anything in return but a smile and a thank you.

    • @philippickles693
      @philippickles693 5 месяцев назад +6

      Cuba is safe for American travelers but you have a few rules to follow. When I was there I saw an American Airlines plane on the tarmac. In fact there were 3 flights to Miami that day.. Cubans are quite fond of both Americans and Canadians

  • @TheBuldog2000
    @TheBuldog2000 4 месяца назад +2

    Excellent 🙏✅👌👍

  • @cas5936
    @cas5936 3 месяца назад +2

    OMG...I nearly wet myself when you said they would "push your off button"... Holy hell😂

  • @birbluv9595
    @birbluv9595 6 месяцев назад +20

    I was in Russia for five days in September 2019 on a group trip, but also dud some exploring on my own in St. Petersburg and Moscow. I found the people to be very nice - possibly because i am American, not Chinese. The Russian tourist sites were overrun with Chinese tourists buses - good Chinese workers were given cheap vacations there as a kind of bonus. They broke all the rules, crossing fences onto lawns for photos in front of flower beds, going backwards from their tour group to get better photos - and i think the Russian workers were not allowed to chide them. If you are nice and treat people the way you would want to be treated, just about everyone everywhere is nice. This works best between women.

  • @AmandathePandaBooks
    @AmandathePandaBooks 4 месяца назад +8

    The cars are awesome!!

    • @CraigRoss714
      @CraigRoss714 4 месяца назад

      The cars are great
      Let's go ,I like the nightlife
      BABY

    • @CraigRoss714
      @CraigRoss714 4 месяца назад

      She said I like the night life baby

  • @seay302
    @seay302 4 месяца назад +12

    The feeling is mutual!

  • @ristokaratisto6068
    @ristokaratisto6068 6 месяцев назад +95

    You're not welcome in most countries we just want your money.

    • @AccursedHawk
      @AccursedHawk 6 месяцев назад +1

      Trust me we’re perfectly fine not being welcome to third world dumps we’re fine here

    • @catherinepye2708
      @catherinepye2708 6 месяцев назад

      Most tourists are annoying to locals. That's just how it is.

    • @miketrusky476
      @miketrusky476 6 месяцев назад +19

      And our citizenship.

    • @noblegirl1991
      @noblegirl1991 6 месяцев назад +9

      Not true. Especially in the Caribbean people love Americans

    • @josephbowman1092
      @josephbowman1092 6 месяцев назад

      Sorry you’re weak and poor.

  • @chrismiles8297
    @chrismiles8297 5 месяцев назад +8

    When I was in North Vietnam they did not like Americans very much.
    The locals still talk about the war with the Americans.

    • @IkaikaArnado
      @IkaikaArnado 3 месяца назад +2

      In their eyes American's were kinda like the Nazis. Went on a tour of the Chuchi tunnels and they talked a lot about the brutality of Americans. The sentiment was held by the Europeans and Asians as well. Most of the world views Americans as entitled and barbaric.

    • @collinsje5
      @collinsje5 3 месяца назад

      @@IkaikaArnado ...and fat.

    • @nobodyspecial3410
      @nobodyspecial3410 2 месяца назад

      My employer, an American, went to Hanoi and had no issues whatsoever. Another person I know bicycled the entire length of Vietnam, staying in hostels at night. No problems. Just saying.

  • @donnydoit7678
    @donnydoit7678 5 месяцев назад +11

    As an American I need to bring it to your attention that traveling is good for you. 😅

    • @kennethlee4894
      @kennethlee4894 4 месяца назад

      Oh wow, so many Americans need to travel more.

  • @DasDutchman56
    @DasDutchman56 4 месяца назад +1

    Um, good advice. I would never go to any of the places y'all listed. Great Video.

  • @Chulitatr
    @Chulitatr 5 месяцев назад +9

    Long gone are America's chivalry and political morals.

  • @ronaldvoigt6761
    @ronaldvoigt6761 6 месяцев назад +135

    As an American i can state im not exactly thrilled with many Americans right now either. What used to be the bastion of freedom has become a haven for freaking weird.

    • @myfriendgoo2816
      @myfriendgoo2816 6 месяцев назад

      We're not handling the transition to a multi-racial democracy so well. I squarely blame older whites (not all, but many). They grew up with whites dominating everything and will throw democracy under the bus rather than share power.

    • @Rye_Toast
      @Rye_Toast 6 месяцев назад

      So translation: "freedom" is only for people who are like you. Got it.

    • @thedukeofchutney468
      @thedukeofchutney468 6 месяцев назад

      The weirdest part is that from my experience the weirdest people hate are the ones who hate America the most.

    • @dansmith1661
      @dansmith1661 5 месяцев назад +3

      I never lived in that time and thinking it never existed. How could a country that was so good for 150 years end up so evil?

    • @ronaldvoigt6761
      @ronaldvoigt6761 5 месяцев назад

      @@dansmith1661 the short answer is we gave our women 3 yes answers to every no. That recipe needs to flip.when women are allowed to speak to much weird shit happens because women are weird that way and in many others. God gave men the biceps for a reason.

  • @barry6768
    @barry6768 6 месяцев назад +57

    I’m surprised America wasn’t on this list.

    • @SkyeID
      @SkyeID 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah. America is a place where Americans are not welcome.

    • @luga718
      @luga718 6 месяцев назад +5

      😂😂😂😂

    • @RFE812
      @RFE812 4 месяца назад +1

      Numbers 5 & 8 are technically in America.

    • @_Executor_
      @_Executor_ 3 месяца назад

      ​@@RFE812 I think he meant the USA, they sometimes shorten it to America to avoid saying "The United States of America."

    • @RFE812
      @RFE812 3 месяца назад

      @@_Executor_ I’ve seen some smug people & obnoxious bots get really offended by that for whatever reason.

  • @christopherbright1048
    @christopherbright1048 5 месяцев назад +2

    My question is this why in the world would anyone go to these countries? If you do shame on you.

    • @kennethlee4894
      @kennethlee4894 4 месяца назад

      Well, jobs. I had a job in Saudi Arabia and I had a great time.

  • @mfisher1952
    @mfisher1952 4 месяца назад +5

    No surprise about #1.

  • @voidofhope6259
    @voidofhope6259 6 месяцев назад +47

    I can’t be upset, I wouldn’t let us in either.

    • @xoxoxoxoxo7997
      @xoxoxoxoxo7997 6 месяцев назад +2

      Lol

    • @josephbowman1092
      @josephbowman1092 6 месяцев назад +4

      Tell me you’re not well traveled and uncultured without telling me.

    • @swatkabombonica4103
      @swatkabombonica4103 6 месяцев назад

      😂 you are not that bad(I mean, ordinary people, not your gouverments. Those duckers are something else), but you know to behave a little bit entitled. Even the guy doing this video, with all the "dictator this, that...". It's their country. Just don't go there. People from therw will find a way to leave, if they need to. You don't have to be a policemen, going around the world, just reinforcing those prejudices. Let them be.

  • @lorenzowilsonjr6073
    @lorenzowilsonjr6073 6 месяцев назад +16

    As a Cuban, we love Americans 🇺🇸 we want you all to visit our lovely country and see the true beauty of Cuba 🇨🇺

    • @markriobr
      @markriobr 6 месяцев назад +2

      Cubans are a lot like us Brazilians, a good melting pot. Always wanted to go there, Havana, Varadero. Now what the US do with Cuba is a crime. Here is a tip to make some money, soon you all will be able go to US. if you can try to buy some old classic cars, here ...Lol I'm not there, anyway people pay big money for them

    • @mikenogozones
      @mikenogozones 6 месяцев назад +2

      I agree, I visited as an American and had no problems at all.

    • @thedukeofchutney468
      @thedukeofchutney468 6 месяцев назад

      @@markriobrLook I’ve got nothing against Cuba or Cubans (amazing culture even more amazing people and the food is 👌) but you can’t be saying that America refusing to trade with Cuba is a crime in any way. People don’t have the right to trade with us. Let’s say Brazil decides not to trade with North Korea. It would be well within your right to do so the same goes for America.

    • @markriobr
      @markriobr 5 месяцев назад

      @@thedukeofchutney468 My question is why US still use sanctions on Cuba. They are not a threat, why keep given them a hard life?

    • @markriobr
      @markriobr 5 месяцев назад

      @@thedukeofchutney468 The crime is not allowing most of the world trade with them. Any cargo ship dock in Cuba, will not be able to stop in america for 6 months

  • @ExploreEstate
    @ExploreEstate 23 дня назад

    A friend who once went to North Korea told me not only would you have a guide, but typically you can only go on an organized tour, allowing around 3-5 nights. There's also the underground they take you to pay respects to Kim Il Sung’s entombed body.

  • @jimmbear3998
    @jimmbear3998 2 месяца назад

    Nice video, none of these are in my future travel plans but a co worker of mine went to Cuba with her husband and enjoyed it, but had to be part of a tour, and said they keep you in the nicer touristy sections. You can’t simply rent a car and drive wherever.

  • @TheLordMyRock
    @TheLordMyRock 6 месяцев назад +11

    How is Iran not only not on this list but not high up on this list?!!

    • @ShermanMark1
      @ShermanMark1 6 месяцев назад +1

      Watch some Drew Binsky on this place.

    • @emuhill
      @emuhill 5 месяцев назад

      Fortunately, I don't need a list to know not to travel to Iran. I've known for quite some time that you are better off not going there.

    • @user-fm6wd8xy2o
      @user-fm6wd8xy2o 5 месяцев назад

      @@emuhill And you would be mistaken. Several Iranian people I met on my two-week visit (to Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz, Yazd, and Kashan) in 2015 welcomed me into their homes for a meal. They were very curious to know more about the USA and our perspectives. Iranians are the most welcoming people I have met in over 50 countries I've visited.

  • @cynthiaschlie32
    @cynthiaschlie32 6 месяцев назад +83

    I spent two days in Cuba on a cruise in 2017 and a friend spent a week there in 2022. I brought back the allowed limit of Cuban cigars and Cuban run. The people are lovely and welcoming. They want Americans to visit. They’re (privately of course) fed up with their government and want open relations with America. I’m going there again next January. I love the place,

    • @rufust.firefly1921
      @rufust.firefly1921 6 месяцев назад +13

      I agree, the Cubans are wonderful. I flew there from Miami and I was treated better than I've been treated in some US cities.
      The problem is the people are broke because of the US government's economic policies that keep the island poor. But that's been true for most of Latin America relations with the US.

    • @jpg3702
      @jpg3702 6 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah agree this video was off on this point. It is perfectly legal to go to Cuba and travel for Americans has been open since 2015. With some limitations during the Trump era. You can fly there directly without going through another country. If you're used to going to a hotel and just lounging on the beach that's not allowed but you can go and stay in Airbnbs (casas particulares) and take classes or yours directly with the citizens and it counts.

    • @BM-if9zn
      @BM-if9zn 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@rufust.firefly1921I guess you forgot that Cuba has been under a communist dictatorship for 60 plus years. The blame should be placed directly on that evil regime. They are the ones to blame for everything going wrong in the island, not the US government.

    • @kennetho5393
      @kennetho5393 6 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@rufust.firefly1921I don't understand this. How is it the USA's fault when there are many countries who are supportive? Why would Cubans love and travel to a country that does such things to their nation?

    • @rufust.firefly1921
      @rufust.firefly1921 6 месяцев назад +5

      @@kennetho5393 Try googling the US embargo on Cuba.
      "The United States embargo against Cuba prevents US businesses, and businesses organized under US law or majority-owned by US citizens, from conducting trade with Cuban interests. It is the most enduring trade embargo in modern history".. Wikipedia
      Cubans don't travel to the US, they migrate here for economic advantage, to survive.. just like many other latin american countries do.
      The US empire has it's hands in toppling so many governments throughout the world.

  • @simona_ab
    @simona_ab 4 месяца назад +16

    Hmmm...as a Western European, neither one of all of these countries tempt me to visit. On the other hand, I felt very wellcome in USA, where I used to meet clients, in the wine industry. 🤷‍♀️

  • @HenryJBR
    @HenryJBR 4 месяца назад

    Im glad I watch this video because now I know what to do to be welcome to Saudi Arabia when I travel there one day

  • @bikeyclown4669
    @bikeyclown4669 6 месяцев назад +159

    None on the list surprised me, but I would argue that some are definitely safer for law abiding visitors than others. I'm not a fan of Cuban politics, but Cuba has a well developed tourist industry. I have talked to more than one American who went to Cuba via another country, and they said they felt safe as long as they stayed in safe areas. All said they had a good time. Countries like Somalia and Yemen are simply unsafe for everyone, including the people from there. Even Americans from bad parts of the U.S. don't understand that kind of social unrest and danger.

    • @kellychuang8373
      @kellychuang8373 6 месяцев назад +11

      You have a point there and also another country to definitely avoid and wasn't mentioned Iraq's neighbor to the North Iran since 1979 during that whole hostage crisis and also now the country really is hostile to the US and is supporting Russia in it's war on Ukraine along with North Korea. Anyway may want to Google that.

    • @claytonberg721
      @claytonberg721 6 месяцев назад +4

      It's a popular destination for Canadians. I choose not to go because I just don't know about the food situation. I've always heard about how they have shortages but there's always enough for the tourists. Despite the fact that as a tourist I'd be paying maybe 4X that of what the locals are, and I'm fine with that, I don't want to take food out of someone's mouth.

    • @Dhi_Bee
      @Dhi_Bee 6 месяцев назад +3

      I’m one of those Americans who went in 2018 & dude has no idea what he’s talking about. They love Americans & I even talked politics openly with a lot of them. I hung out with locals knowing I’m from the US & everything for 2 weeks! He fell for the same propaganda BS some countries use against us in the US. It’s easy to travel to also (just check off “educational purposes” as your reason for going).

    • @bikeyclown4669
      @bikeyclown4669 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Dhi_Bee I think Briggs is probably talking about the Cuban government in that case, not necessarily the majority of the people from Cuba. I don't necessarily care for the Cuban government's policies, but I have no problem with Cuban people.

    • @bikeyclown4669
      @bikeyclown4669 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@joeadler5379 I doubt I will visit any of them either, but I watch out of curiosity.

  • @dreamingwolf8382
    @dreamingwolf8382 6 месяцев назад +15

    Honorable mentions: Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Libya, Honduras, Ecuador, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Belarussia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Laos, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Georgia, Ajerbaijan, Guatemala,Bolivia, Peru, South Ossetia, DR Congo...

    • @kat-75
      @kat-75 6 месяцев назад

      👌🤏 not even a little do I care. Iran has hated usa forever. Russians are still white cousins, like it or not 😂😂😂😂

    • @emanuelelanni1953
      @emanuelelanni1953 6 месяцев назад +2

      Hungary, Ethiopia,Honduras,Mongolia, Georgia, Nigeria,Bulgaria, Perù, Congo, Azerbaijan i do no😂. Because thise Is a country that have good relationship With USA

    • @dan-patrickobrien3580
      @dan-patrickobrien3580 6 месяцев назад

      So basically all the shitholes 😂

    • @chilldragon4752
      @chilldragon4752 6 месяцев назад +1

      Don't know about the other countries but believe it or not the Chinese people do not have the U.S. I've been there several times.

    • @dreamingwolf8382
      @dreamingwolf8382 6 месяцев назад +3

      @chilldragon4752 The people might not, but the government has No love for foreigners

  • @brythonicman3267
    @brythonicman3267 4 месяца назад +3

    As a Brit who's been lucky enough to travel most countries in Europe, 4 in Africa, plus Australia and the USA, from my experience I've found Americans, Irish and Greeks the most welcoming. I think Hollywood should take a lot of the blame as it so often (particularly older movies) showing Americans to be loud mouthed big heads when in reality the're nothing like that. I could also blame Hollywood a lot for the way it portrays the Brits as well for that matter.
    Edit: It might be a good idea to do a vid on which countries people would want on their side in a war.

    • @kiwitrainguy
      @kiwitrainguy 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, I've been thinking I should make a list of countries I would like to have as allies during a war and those I wouldn't mind having as enemies.

  • @cthomasal4e
    @cthomasal4e Месяц назад

    My son spent time in South America... his experience was full, but he characterized it mostly as the wild west (eastern Montana, Wyoming, or the outback in Colorado)

  • @johnrobinson5156
    @johnrobinson5156 6 месяцев назад +45

    Russian, Iranian & Cuban citizens do not hate USA, but Government relations are messed up.

    • @jburnett8152
      @jburnett8152 6 месяцев назад

      Our foreign affairs are totally F'd up with this idiot in office.

    • @OshinAttari
      @OshinAttari 6 месяцев назад +2

      Exactly ( I'm Iranian)

    • @alimonster4142
      @alimonster4142 6 месяцев назад +2

      So do Iraq

    • @JeresOpinions.______.-xu7en
      @JeresOpinions.______.-xu7en 6 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly! Governments are different than the People.

  • @roadtechatlarge891
    @roadtechatlarge891 6 месяцев назад +92

    Having “worked” in a few of those countries I have NO desire to visit again.

    • @HeilRay
      @HeilRay 6 месяцев назад +4

      What are your top worst experiences if you dont mind anyone asking?

    • @bargdaffy1535
      @bargdaffy1535 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah, what did you do there? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Maybe that is why they don't like Americans.

    • @jorgerobles628
      @jorgerobles628 6 месяцев назад +4

      Me Too, they are not worth your time and Security.

    • @roadtechatlarge891
      @roadtechatlarge891 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@HeilRay lack of respect for life, “enchilada”

    • @_Executor_
      @_Executor_ 3 месяца назад

      ​@@roadtechatlarge891 What do you mean by "enchilada"?

  • @cthomasal4e
    @cthomasal4e Месяц назад

    Had a Yemeni over for dinner, very courteous gentleman... we were students at a university in Michigan

  • @CraigSummers-ci7nt
    @CraigSummers-ci7nt 4 месяца назад +3

    No surprises here. I visited a few of these in my time.

  • @rjdub8455
    @rjdub8455 6 месяцев назад +625

    The difference is..... WE GO TO THEIR PLACES TO VISIT...... THEY COME TO THE USA TO LIVE!!!!!!!

    • @seattlyte
      @seattlyte 6 месяцев назад +48

      So, you're saying the US should be a worse place to live...?

    • @geografisica
      @geografisica 6 месяцев назад +80

      I’m Venezuelan and yes I came here legally to live because, unlike was portrayed on this video, we most of Venezuelans love the US and embrace the US culture since longtime ago.

    • @isaacleon4369
      @isaacleon4369 6 месяцев назад

      Could it be because they didn't win the "Ovarian lottery" as Warren Buffett calls it? Not being as lucky to be born in the U.S. Hence, some people had to struggle to get to a better place 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @melsyr10
      @melsyr10 6 месяцев назад +11

      Truth!!

    • @geografisica
      @geografisica 6 месяцев назад

      @@Jean.A.squirrel false!!! Nobody would risk their lives in the jungle to come to a country they hate!!! Stop watching hateful and divisive media.

  • @MrSymbolic7
    @MrSymbolic7 5 месяцев назад +14

    I definitely got a laugh out of the fact that the first thing stated was" there is corruption" in this Boogie man Country , yeah , O.K. and there is no corruption in the U.S.A. ? L.O.L. , that's a good one !

  • @jole11461
    @jole11461 5 месяцев назад +60

    I recently traveled to Cuba & Somalia and felt welcomed in both countries. The people were warm and friendly and I have a Somali friend who I've known for years, who was my tour guide and kept me out of harms way. Cuba was interesting but enjoyable. I experienced little pushback for my nationalty, Cuba being a Latin country, colorism is very much alive and well there. The little flack I recieved was more due to my melanin than my country of origin.

    • @themaestro2572
      @themaestro2572 5 месяцев назад +3

      But were there pirates led by a big boned kid?

    • @user-wg5xl9vo8u
      @user-wg5xl9vo8u 5 месяцев назад +9

      If you have melanin, of course the Somali’s are going to leave you alone

    • @leonrussoniello5656
      @leonrussoniello5656 5 месяцев назад +2

      But Cuban not welcome in Usa

    • @timprescott4634
      @timprescott4634 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@leonrussoniello5656Where did you hear that? Ever been to Miami?

    • @timprescott4634
      @timprescott4634 5 месяцев назад

      Mogadishu or?…I would love to hear his it has changed in the last 40 years. I have very little faith Somalis will ever be one what it should be.

  • @AmandathePandaBooks
    @AmandathePandaBooks 4 месяца назад +2

    Funny.......i have friends that are going to cuba for a week this spring.

  • @rupturedduck6981
    @rupturedduck6981 5 месяцев назад +2

    If the Venezuelan people don't like us why the hell are so many of them trying too get in to our country ?? Just asking.

  • @Byev4n
    @Byev4n 6 месяцев назад +20

    Cuba is the safest place on this list. As an American you has visited Cuba, not once did I fear walking the streets of Havana at night time. This is due to the fact that no citizens have guns and the Cuban people are all mostly kind.

    • @blackhillsrider2626
      @blackhillsrider2626 6 месяцев назад

      Oh sure all those bad guns out there ate the problem. Liberal nut job.

    • @HA-nx5qn
      @HA-nx5qn 4 месяца назад

      Hahaha you are joking right? I have a friend who got robber a knife point by a gang of females and males. Cuba OS a shiit hole

  • @j.m.b5441
    @j.m.b5441 6 месяцев назад +32

    I have to correct you about Cuba, the Cuban people love Americans or any visitor to Cuba, they are extremely welcoming and kind, very open and generous, the issue is the US law against tourists traveling there, I wanted to clarify this point.
    I'm Cuban, and I can tell you that the friendship and family ties between the two countries are unbreakable, no matter what the politicians in both countries tell us.
    I happily have lived in the US for several decades and my family is split between the Island and America, believe me, Cubans love Americans.

    • @jimoconnor6382
      @jimoconnor6382 6 месяцев назад

      I never realized how many Cubans were Irish 😂.

    • @j.m.b5441
      @j.m.b5441 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@jimoconnor6382 Why do yo say that? I don't understand.

    • @j.m.b5441
      @j.m.b5441 6 месяцев назад +1

      @jimoconnor6382 Now I get it, please read about the history of the state of Florida. You'll be surprised to know how far back Cubans have had a relationship with that state.
      By the way, there are a small number of Cubans with Irish ancestors, again...please read some books.

    • @jimoconnor6382
      @jimoconnor6382 6 месяцев назад

      @@j.m.b5441 I spent time in Cuba and I got to become friends with a lot lot of those people that came up in 93 & 94 and I can say it was truly a great experience and educational. I just wish I didn't loose contact with those people, some might be in the Miami area and some went wherever, but for a quick pick me up I find that a good blast of Willy Chirino on a freezing day HEATS THINGS UP QUICK!!!! 😄

    • @Sonny15-215
      @Sonny15-215 5 месяцев назад

      And Cubans love for Baseball,they know about US players

  • @Wally-yd7vh
    @Wally-yd7vh 5 месяцев назад +2

    These countries should stop taking all the aide to feed their people ,all these sobs !

  • @cthomasal4e
    @cthomasal4e Месяц назад

    Visited Kenya, except for commercialized safaris

  • @susanfarley1332
    @susanfarley1332 6 месяцев назад +26

    I always felt bad that the US has been punishing cuba ever since the missile crisis. It has been a long time and needs to stop since Castro is no longer in power.
    My grandmother went to cuba as part of her honeymoon and that was a long time ago. The cuban missile crisis happened a long time ago and it needs to end.

    • @myfriendgoo2816
      @myfriendgoo2816 6 месяцев назад +1

      Agree totally. It's because of bitter Cuban emigres in south Florida and pandering for that vote. Florida was until recently a swing state in presidential elections. Progress in recent years has come from the blue side.

    • @lisaspikes4291
      @lisaspikes4291 5 месяцев назад +2

      I look forward to the day that Cuba can open up and become part of the modern world again. They’re missing out! Can you imagine the money that could be brought in from tourism alone? Especially being so close to the USA.

    • @jimclarence5441
      @jimclarence5441 5 месяцев назад

      US government NEVER had a problem with dictators in Central and South America, as long as those dictators were put in power by the American government. Cuba/Castro wasn't an American controlled dictator, so 60 years later, Cuba is so dangerous for reason. Plus Florida is home of so many called Cubans, and is swing voting state. Giving support to the Communist Cuba would lose votes with those so called Cubans....though many have been are three generations from actually living in Cuba.

  • @B715
    @B715 6 месяцев назад +11

    I am surprised that neither Iran nor Syria made the list.

    • @jeffstrehlow2623
      @jeffstrehlow2623 6 месяцев назад +1

      People in those countries might not like us Americans, because of what our government has done to them.

    • @B715
      @B715 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@jeffstrehlow2623 then why didn't they make the list?

    • @jeffstrehlow2623
      @jeffstrehlow2623 6 месяцев назад

      @@B715 I don't know to what extent they like Americans. If they don't, it wouldn't surprise me. I've heard that Syrians are generally very friendly people. And this list, well I don't take it very seriously.

    • @OshinAttari
      @OshinAttari 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@jeffstrehlow2623
      I'm Iranian And i don't hate people of America

    • @MrBehanm
      @MrBehanm 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@jeffstrehlow2623 Iranians do not hate Americans but the government.... You can enter, but leaving 😅 let's say there's a good chance you end up in prison and put up for negotiations . also it's not exactly safe for anyone, crime rate is ... And there is no embassy , 44 years ago some nutjobs invaded it and now they're the rich class and political power of this country.
      Let's say Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia are safer

  • @JimboUSAF007
    @JimboUSAF007 4 месяца назад +7

    Cool, these are all places where you couldn't pay me to visit anyway! 😁

  • @AndrewPriester
    @AndrewPriester 3 месяца назад +1

    I never had a desire to visit any of those countries anyway

  • @geografisica
    @geografisica 6 месяцев назад +91

    B U L L 💩 I am Venezuelan, we Venezuelans don’t hate the US it’s exactly the other way around 🇻🇪❤🇺🇸. The US and maybe Spain are literally the only countries we love and we want to migrate to. We share and embrace the American culture, from Baseball to the Car Culture, even the SuperBowl is popular in Venezuela!. The only ones who hate the US are the dictatorial regime officials because they simply don’t want to quit their power and luxuries if the US intervenes. We Venezuelans love and respect the US and those who came to the US to live here legally, like me, we totally disagree with seeing our country on this video. Remember, one thing is the government and the other is the people! …I demand another video fixing this! 🤬

    • @miketrusky476
      @miketrusky476 6 месяцев назад +5

      Que bueno Hombre

    • @Goats_
      @Goats_ 6 месяцев назад +13

      ​@laneromel5667 Briggs was in the military and traveled the world. His opinions are subjective but not necessarily incorrect.

    • @Goats_
      @Goats_ 6 месяцев назад +2

      🍻

    • @MrCamel2humps
      @MrCamel2humps 6 месяцев назад +9

      You sir are correct. Why wife is Venezuelan and she said what Briggs said is total BS.

    • @percivalgooglyeyes6178
      @percivalgooglyeyes6178 6 месяцев назад +7

      You should demand to speak with Bigg's manager!

  • @pyramidhead138
    @pyramidhead138 6 месяцев назад +12

    "And no they dont tolerate KARENS here..." respect!
    WE need to grow a pair and stop tolerating everything HERE

    • @JLAvey
      @JLAvey 6 месяцев назад +4

      Still waiting for the massive class action lawsuit issued by all the women named Karen against those people giving them a bad name.

    • @pyramidhead138
      @pyramidhead138 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@JLAvey well, i dont think every woman named karen has an entitled attitude.

  • @tshavfengvang7831
    @tshavfengvang7831 4 месяца назад +2

    Life is too short to matter. Plenty of places to go. Plenty of fishes on the sea. 😂

  • @marieazrak1951
    @marieazrak1951 Месяц назад

    I love that I was born in America and grew up in America. I’m gonna stay in America thank you.

  • @Milestonemonger
    @Milestonemonger 6 месяцев назад +62

    Please don't judge a country solely by its government and politics. We've been to most of the countries mentioned. If you respectfully follow their cultural rules and keep a low profile, you will be fine. People around the world are generally friendly and kind. Just don't bring up politics or religion. That's a rule everyone should live by.

    • @ovh992
      @ovh992 6 месяцев назад +7

      Yea. Just don't be yourself in these countries.

    • @josef-peterroemer5309
      @josef-peterroemer5309 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@ovh992yes don't be an arrogant loud mouthed religious wacko! American.

    • @7Samadhi777
      @7Samadhi777 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@ovh992And you’re being yourself in your country?

    • @ovh992
      @ovh992 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@7Samadhi777 YES I AM!

    • @savinghistory642
      @savinghistory642 5 месяцев назад +4

      As a woman i have no desire to go to any muslim country.

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 6 месяцев назад +108

    Back in the 1960s and into the early 1970s, Australian adventurers used to do the overland route from Singapore to London, which often included Afghanistan and Iran. Not possible now. Thank you for the video!

    • @michaelj.beglinjr.2804
      @michaelj.beglinjr.2804 6 месяцев назад +11

      Men at Work's Hippy Trail lol

    • @kellychuang8373
      @kellychuang8373 6 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah Iran that definitely is a no go area since 1979 and Briggs really should cover that and now Iran I hear is supporting Russia in it's war with Ukraine.

    • @claytonberg721
      @claytonberg721 6 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah, I've heard stories from people who have immigrated from Iran. They actually love visitors and are very proud of their country. If you can speak the language you'll have no problems there. Providing you're male and you follow every rule. Places like Tehran are some of the most ancient cities on earth. Human habitation in the area dates back 6000 years. I'd love to see it but obviously it's too dangerous. Maybe in another lifetime/timeline.

    • @donnybrook5671
      @donnybrook5671 6 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@michaelj.beglinjr.2804Traveling in a fried-out Kombie, head full of zombie.

    • @rizkyadiyanto7922
      @rizkyadiyanto7922 6 месяцев назад +2

      afghanistan and iran isnt exactly peaceful in the 70's either.

  • @blackstrat02
    @blackstrat02 5 месяцев назад +89

    I’ve been travelling for 60 years. A lot has changed globally except for the distaste of American tourists.

    • @timprescott4634
      @timprescott4634 5 месяцев назад +2

      Where have you seen this specifically? I have never experienced any level of distaste.

    • @harrodsfan
      @harrodsfan 4 месяца назад

      I'm not surprised. Irritating people 🤣them Yanks !

    • @kennethlee4894
      @kennethlee4894 4 месяца назад +1

      I have lived and traveled abroad. People do not hate Americans in my experience. I get tired of hearing this.

  • @tomreicher455
    @tomreicher455 4 месяца назад

    Holiday inn while always like you.

  • @andybarr6751
    @andybarr6751 6 месяцев назад +72

    I am an American who has lived in Turkey for a little over three years. Most of the people are nice and welcoming, but the government is often not. When it came to applying for a residency permit, the people at the immigration office (göç idaresi) really made it difficult and would always insist that I wait, while others would cut ahead to ask questions or give their papers. I had some confusion with some dates and papers and they really rubbed it in that I had to pay a big fine and would have a temporary entry ban. And one time, there was a worker at a Starbucks who lost his temper when I told him my background because something didn't work out with his visa (Turkish people almost always ask where I am from. It can get tiring). Some people also made a point to complain about the US military base there, NATO, or some other policy when I told them my background. Whatever, I work in software and don't have a say in it. But people in the Middle East are also very conspiratorial, and some people couldn't be convinced that I didn't work for the government in some form.
    But I do have to say that I think the part about Saudi Arabia is inaccurate. The people there are often more pro-America than many Americans. Many of them were educated in the States, and plenty can say more about US pop culture than I could. I have found the vast majority to be very enthusiastic about Americans.

    • @apng8879
      @apng8879 5 месяцев назад +1

      🧢🧢🧢🧢

    • @svart7716
      @svart7716 5 месяцев назад +2

      I don’t believe you. Turkish authorities are very friendly to Americans. Maybe you are a troll.

    • @rick-be
      @rick-be 5 месяцев назад +9

      When I first went to Turkey in 1986,it was obvious they loved Americans,but now that they
      have lost their freedom to Erdogan it may be different.

    • @Kden420
      @Kden420 5 месяцев назад +9

      Turkish society is basically split in two. You got the islamists backwards people faction who is the majority. And you got the secular pro European forward thinking Turks who are the slight minority.

    • @andybarr6751
      @andybarr6751 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@svart7716 I wish I was a troll, but I just spent hundreds of dollars and a lot of time fixing issues that could have easily been resolved back there.
      I have been living there for nearly 4 years. So I think I have some experience.

  • @indianapatsfan
    @indianapatsfan 6 месяцев назад +8

    Washington DC should be on this list.

  • @TheRealRedAce
    @TheRealRedAce 5 месяцев назад +1

    Must have been hard to limit the list to only ten.
    Cuba: Zero help from the US government....well, that's ONE advantage of going there!

  • @juanzingarello4005
    @juanzingarello4005 5 месяцев назад +4

    I was in Dubai at an all inclusive resort after Russia invaded Ukraine. The resort was packed with Russians. I found a nice family from Volgograd who was celebrating the husbands birthday sitting next to us in a restaurant. I randomly said "Happy Birthday" to him. After then we kept running into each other and at one point we sat down and chatted. I told him I was from New York and know many Russians living in Coney Island. I realized at least with Russians, they are warm towards Americans if you aren't arrogant and acknowledge that our country also isn't perfect and express that many don't agree with what our politicians do. Once you acknowledge that, Russians set politics aside and we see each other as humans with much in common.

  • @michaelpaysour2151
    @michaelpaysour2151 6 месяцев назад +29

    Been to Cuba. Not a problem for me . Just play by the rules . Cuban people very extremely friendly. Changing money was no big deal at a price, but still.

    • @bikeyclown4669
      @bikeyclown4669 6 месяцев назад +6

      Americans aren't supposed to go there, but I have talked to more than one who went and had a great time. This is one on the list where I think most respectful Americans who abide by their laws would be fine.

    • @tinicoleofficial
      @tinicoleofficial 6 месяцев назад +5

      Even Cubans I’ve met in the States are really friendly people

    • @cindy0717
      @cindy0717 6 месяцев назад +4

      Same. We went to Cuba as part of a cruise in 2018, and you are correct: play by the rules and there is no problem. It was surreal seeing all the colorful 1950s cars everywhere

    • @jpg3702
      @jpg3702 6 месяцев назад +3

      Americans are allowed to go to Cuba. You can spend money there. You just can't spend it in certain places owned by the government. You can stay in airbnbs and the money goes directly to Cuban citizens. We had a great time there. No one said anything bad about us.

  • @intallpines
    @intallpines 6 месяцев назад +30

    As an American, I've had one serious problem in my travels and it was in Istanbul. Cab driver spoke English and looked like a granddad. Once in the car, he detoured us to his cousin's rug shop and locked the door behind me, my husband, and our 6 year old. We weren't released until we bought the cheapest thing I could get out with at $150 (a table scarf). Then, we were escorted back into the cab and taken to the spice market. Won't go back.

    • @kaixingrace88
      @kaixingrace88 6 месяцев назад +4

      How that happed? I just back from there after 20+days visit. Nothing like that happen to me🤓

    • @intallpines
      @intallpines 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@kaixingrace88 My cab was waiting at the ship's port.

    • @edgardolojo3153
      @edgardolojo3153 6 месяцев назад

      Kupal pala tao dyan

    • @lorrainemounts2416
      @lorrainemounts2416 5 месяцев назад +2

      My experience visiting Turkey was very pleasant and the people were quite warm and friendly to us. The difference is, we went there to visit with people that we know in Turkey, and they escorted us around to all the popular hot spots and countries like Boudrum, Izmir, Cesme, Antalya and Cappadocia. So it makes a huge difference if you can have people with you from that country who speak the language.

    • @wenshen3166
      @wenshen3166 5 месяцев назад +5

      I just visited Turkey two months ago. In various parts of the country. People there are very nice.

  • @Dickens58
    @Dickens58 5 месяцев назад +2

    Iran doesn't make the list?

  • @JohnC-pt1iw
    @JohnC-pt1iw 4 месяца назад

    Have a great day on our 2 bits planet earth.
    Same drum beat different century

  • @heidimarchant5438
    @heidimarchant5438 6 месяцев назад +66

    I knew a guy that waited 4 years to get approved to go to North Korea but he was from New Zealand. He documented as much as he could. He even had to get one of the 3 styles of haircuts that was allowed. He was very well informed of what he could and couldn't do and you're right, they go through every picture and video you take. So basically most of his documentary was a voice over of the countryside.

    • @HoV326
      @HoV326 6 месяцев назад +7

      Sounds like you're talking about Indigo Traveler

    • @james-kh7oi
      @james-kh7oi 5 месяцев назад +1

      nice copy, thanks.

    • @bigverybadtom
      @bigverybadtom 5 месяцев назад +1

      Did he say why he wanted to go there? There have been people who have gone there to be imprisoned or killed.

    • @freeman10000
      @freeman10000 3 месяца назад

      Why would you want to go to North Korea? You can't exactly explore the country freely. Also, as a tourist there you are just supporting its dreadful government with your money.

  • @MilitaryBeauty
    @MilitaryBeauty 6 месяцев назад +24

    Afghanistan was the most beautiful country landscape wise I ever seen in my life. The mountains and snow were mesmerizing

    • @Bornjamerican24
      @Bornjamerican24 6 месяцев назад +4

      I imagine it that way.

    • @markriobr
      @markriobr 6 месяцев назад +4

      I saw some pictures of Iran and looked the way you described . They even had ski resorts, now with religion fun is not allowed

    • @MilitaryBeauty
      @MilitaryBeauty 6 месяцев назад +5

      @@markriobr yeah…when it snowed and the sky cleared out. The snow on the mountains against the blue sky was like nothing I ever seen.

    • @charliebures4032
      @charliebures4032 5 месяцев назад

      Was there in 1970..my favourite country at the time and the people were generous and kind..although there quite a few bandits in the outlying areas we were told and we had to get through the kyber pass to Pakistan in daylight or we risked getting robbed..but it was like being in the 12 th century and I loved it.

  • @rodhester2166
    @rodhester2166 4 месяца назад +1

    Humans. ugh. but it is their country and their rules.

  • @kevincarlson668
    @kevincarlson668 3 месяца назад +5

    Just ten countries? That's great.I thought it was the entire world.

  • @paddy1952
    @paddy1952 6 месяцев назад +73

    As a Canadian, I once worked in the tourism/resort industry. I found Americans to be generally very nice people. Not as polite as most Canadians, but quite nice. There were two things that seemed to make them stand out. One was an almost complete ignorance of international affairs and geography. The other was a tendency to brag about the USA, like it was a football team, or something. I think the bragging puts people off. Of course now the bragging is just funny, the reality having been so hilariously revealed since 2016.

    • @mustangracer5124
      @mustangracer5124 6 месяцев назад

      It has been an agenda of bad govt. in America to 'raise and harvest ignorance'. you see the harvest now.

    • @joseblanco1033
      @joseblanco1033 6 месяцев назад +12

      USA #1

    • @eddiekulp1241
      @eddiekulp1241 5 месяцев назад +15

      If I was Canadian I wouldn't brag

    • @alan4sure
      @alan4sure 5 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@eddiekulp1241 but you aren't. We can already see that. So obvious.😂

    • @alan4sure
      @alan4sure 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@joseblanco1033 USA #1 in mass murders. Buy more guns, it's not working. Lol😂😂

  • @bearcreekgirl6967
    @bearcreekgirl6967 6 месяцев назад +22

    Having been to Iraq. I can tell you. The people there are wonderful, and do not have a problem with Americans.

    • @kennethlee4894
      @kennethlee4894 4 месяца назад

      I don't doubt it. I lived in Saudi and I have commented in this thread that Arabs in general love Americans.

  • @JoeRogansForehead
    @JoeRogansForehead 4 месяца назад +2

    I went to North Korea and this cool guy Kim jong un gabe me a poster

  • @cthomasal4e
    @cthomasal4e Месяц назад

    Been here too... shopping was my interest... no reason to find trouble shopping

  • @drugfreelifter
    @drugfreelifter 6 месяцев назад +11

    I've spoken to many Americans here in England and always found them to be nice polite people. Americans will always be welcome here in Britain.

    • @GreoGreo
      @GreoGreo 5 месяцев назад

      You're quite skinny.

    • @476233
      @476233 5 месяцев назад +1

      I’m an American and want to thank you for your kind words. I love all the Brit’s I’ve met and we love the culture and customs from our cousins across the pond. 😊

  • @noyopacific
    @noyopacific 6 месяцев назад +75

    My wife and her elderly mother went to Cuba 15 years ago to "study" Cuban music and dance. It was a legal trip. They felt very welcome everywhere they went, even places they explored on their own without the guide. Also, it isn't technically illegal for Americans to go to Cuba. Unless you're on a US government approved educational trip you aren't supposed to spend any money in Cuba.

    • @birbluv9595
      @birbluv9595 6 месяцев назад +5

      Yes, about 13-14 years ago i was interested in a cultural trip to,Cuba, but the friend i asked to go along wasn’t interested, and it was a very expensive trip. Too bad. I think things opened up a little during the Obama administration.

    • @melaniefanning5676
      @melaniefanning5676 6 месяцев назад +11

      I went to Cuba in 2017 with 3 other friends. All of us female and American. It was totally fine. And all the locals were really nice. 😊

    • @kevinm.8682
      @kevinm.8682 6 месяцев назад +7

      ​@melaniefanning5676 the Cuban PEOPLE like Americans. The respective governments aren't to keen of each other.

    • @mikegike7273
      @mikegike7273 6 месяцев назад +9

      Hmmmm. As a Cunuck, I've travelled quite a bit. After my first international trip (Mexico), I learned thet yes, ya'll aint well liked. Arrogance seems to be the #1 reason. I've travelled more in the states than all other countries combined. In Panama, my wife and I passed an American barterring with a local. It got quite tense. It was about a 5 dollars diffetence. Seeme the local quoted him on some glasses without a box for them. I went to the American and asked him if that 5 dollars gunna make any difference to you. He said that wasnt the point. Long story short I paid the 5 extra dollars and went on my way. A lady came up behind me and said...'please sir, dont judge all of us Americans by this asshole'. Happened 30 years ago. Seems the few can destroy perception of the many....

    • @noyopacific
      @noyopacific 6 месяцев назад +7

      @@mikegike7273 In Indonesia they liked their Australian neighbors the least. The Turkish liked Americans but not Russian tourists. One comment a guy we became acquainted with made about American tourists was that they were generally easy to get along with but we often didn't dress very well. We've spent a lot of time visiting places that are off the beaten tourist paths. The more obnoxious (insecure) travelers are less likely to venture where we like to go.

  • @stephanyalakroush9507
    @stephanyalakroush9507 18 дней назад

    American used ro be like that in the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s ,and the 80s it was still frowned down on ! But they did it in some places. Some places took a while to follow the big city's!

  • @davidharvell3191
    @davidharvell3191 6 месяцев назад +43

    Cuba is extremely welcoming to Americans, and you can fly straight from the USA. There is also no problem changing dollars. The Guantanamo base is a different story, you can't enter Cuba from there, but if you enter Cuba the traditional way you could certainly visit the other side of the fence

    • @MR-hu3ht
      @MR-hu3ht 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah Briggs is a bit disingenuous here. It's the American government that doesn't want us to go there. Has nothing to do with Cubans hating us. And we can legally go there now, you just have to plan in advance and get the right Visa.

    • @TheMormonPower
      @TheMormonPower 6 месяцев назад +3

      I wouldn't call you a liar, and maybe everything else I've heard is wrong....but I've always understood that you cannot fly straight from the USA, unless to the military base, or if your on one of those US Gov approved trips.

    • @davidharvell3191
      @davidharvell3191 6 месяцев назад +6

      @@TheMormonPower Yes but virtually anyone can qualify for one of the twelve categories. Not hard at all, especially since rules were revised under Obama. Even before that when there were no commercial flights people used to do charter flights from Miami

  • @nistaffsubs6787
    @nistaffsubs6787 6 месяцев назад +4

    But all of them go to live in América ...😏

  • @graymatters7584
    @graymatters7584 4 месяца назад +1

    “But keep sending us aid.”

  • @ivetajo71
    @ivetajo71 4 месяца назад +1

    U don’t need another country to dislike u. Ur own government is doing great job at that. However another country to be added to the list- small, insignificant but still a country. Slovakia 🇸🇰 I have yet to meet 1 Slovakian that would say something nice abt America…

  • @philnewton2011
    @philnewton2011 6 месяцев назад +45

    Friends and family have visited Cuba and found the people warm and welcoming. It's not as hard to get there as it appears. The government still sucks, though.

  • @carolthomas3875
    @carolthomas3875 6 месяцев назад +83

    Great video. Wouldn't it be great if we could visit anywhere without politics and religions dividing us. We're all just people.

    • @alanhughes5868
      @alanhughes5868 6 месяцев назад +15

      That would also be great within the USA.

    • @josephbowman1092
      @josephbowman1092 6 месяцев назад +9

      I would recommend traveling outside of Western civilization a little bit. You’ll quickly realize that is a quintessentially upper-class first-world sentiment. There are stark differences between cultures, and not everyone wants to be your friend and pose for Instagram pictures with you.

    • @suzpeters6
      @suzpeters6 6 месяцев назад

      If USA becomes to be anyone of those Countries , there will not be any people wanting to migrate to it. But I could see Dictator rule building alot of huge building and cities wasting the Nation money creating large areas for MILITARY PARADE. Pictures and Statues of Leader on display everywhere.

    • @carolthomas3875
      @carolthomas3875 6 месяцев назад +7

      @@josephbowman1092 You are very right. I had to stop watching documentaries about different places and things going on around the world because they were so awful. I try to be positive but much of the world is very dark, a lot of people suffering.

    • @stanloona9416
      @stanloona9416 6 месяцев назад +5

      You can. This is literally just fearmongering. I’ve been to Russia and Cuba multiple times and made lifelong friends there. Most normal people won’t judge you solely based on where you’re from, that’s an american thing

  • @fleurdargent7682
    @fleurdargent7682 4 месяца назад +1

    Nowadays it’s not true about North Korea. In recent times tourists are welcome there. Even the American ones. But I don’t deny that locals still suffer there

  • @ryanscheffer2302
    @ryanscheffer2302 3 месяца назад

    As an American who is left handed, I will never visit Saudi Arabia.

  • @johnberntson1669
    @johnberntson1669 6 месяцев назад +6

    Small nitpick: the woman in the rowboat at the start of the Russia section was actually on Lake Bled in Slovenia, a former Soviet possession, but definitely not Russia.

    • @alexanderjdivic4784
      @alexanderjdivic4784 5 месяцев назад +1

      When was Slovenia part of the Soviet Union? 🤨

    • @johnberntson1669
      @johnberntson1669 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@alexanderjdivic4784 Okay, Yugoslavia. Another of the socialist republics that fell/split in the early 1990s. Easy to get confused.

    • @alexanderjdivic4784
      @alexanderjdivic4784 5 месяцев назад

      @@johnberntson1669 you should learn history better, it shouldn’t be easy to get confused because both countries governments were typically at odds with each other. The non aligned movement had a big influence on geopolitics and Yugoslavia is credited with being the leading nation of it.

    • @lucylang75
      @lucylang75 4 месяца назад

      Back to school! Seriously this time.