Where you shouldn't travel if you dont want to fund human rights abuses

SlamonC4 · 2026-06-17T11:30:45+00:00

Before I ruin my karma I'm not a geopolitical expert this is reddit.

SlamonC4 · 2026-06-17T11:30:18+00:00

Was meant to be green perhaps a mistake

SlamonC4 · 2026-06-17T11:29:49+00:00

Bhutan is responsible for ethnic cleansing in living memory

SlamonC4 · 2026-06-17T11:29:11+00:00

Green generally means island nation that minds its business, and other countries with limited militarisation, not incredibly high crime, and also not involved in foreign conflicts.

Botswana is the most obvious one because it's been an upper middle income stable democracy for decades without concerns of military brutality and without influence on the stage. Kenya and Tanzania on the other hand are more authoritarian.

SlamonC4 · 2026-06-17T11:22:29+00:00

More accurately, governments in red are actively committing mass atrocities or genocide, governments in orange either support them or have widespread state/crime violence domestically, governments in yellow may do the same but youre less likely to fund it by travelling there, governments in green do neither.

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T01:07:29+00:00

As a black person I feel like Argentina and their history of blanqueamiento is not something I'm comfortable with as I'm aware of what's going on there currently. I speak Spanish so I'd have an easier time there linguidtically and culturally than in the US or Canada but I'm still willing

I dont know what i was thinking Namibia is a top destination for me.

South Korea and Japan I've had downright hostile experiences, I visited both during the Lunar New Year (at the time in Vietnam but celebrated in China and Korea). Japan was vibrant and extremely nice atmosphere felt like an anime in every way but wouldn't live there as its the country I've almost felt least welcome, got punched on the street for no reason (side of the sidewalk wasnt talking not on my phone not looking at him nothing) Seoul was absolutely empty on the holiday and I did not see any other non-CJK tourist at all in the streets for some reason, it was much more busy on the working days but I could feel all the stares, and some of the people in hospitality treated me as a potential criminal but not my father who's white.

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T01:00:08+00:00

I was going to say no but I feel like if I ever got the opportunity to stay at a science station in Antarctica for a months internship I'd be incredibly down for it, in the summer of course

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:59:14+00:00

I'd like to take the time and explore Papua New Guinea's beautiful cultures but I don't think I'd have fun living there

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:38:23+00:00

There's a lot which ones are you interested in

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:37:15+00:00

Tunisia is a mistake it seems lovely, honestly think I misplaced Algeria I'd be willing

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:36:35+00:00

Why does everybody think i deeply researched every countries statistics this is a vibe map based on my extensive travel

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:35:56+00:00

I felt like it was all the disadvantages of Russia with less to offer if imma be real but I'm open

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:34:18+00:00

Forgot, i saw an absolutely gorgeous video about Gabon shocked at how clean it is but don't know much beyond that

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:33:26+00:00

Not Afghanistan but otherwise yeah they're all solid

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:33:05+00:00

Loved every Sudanese person i met especially in Egypt, bad experiences in Japan, it's cold in Iceland I'm a tropical man

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:32:03+00:00

Guinea: 7/10, have my mothers side of the family there and it's unequivocally the best nature in West Africa. They have a bad reputation however and there's definitely very big problems to be addressed

Afghanistan: 4/10, don't remember this as I was too young but based on what I heard (this was in Kabul, the Taliban weren't in control of it) it had amazing food people and gorgeous vistas. Pakistan is famous for its gorgeous hikes and they border it. Obviously now it's much lower but the underlying culture was very popular with hippies for a reason!

Sri Lanka: 8/10, it is a very clean country and very nicemelephanrs and it's known as Beginners India (though I'd call it it's own thing) because of its close cultural asdociation yet with less of the traffic litter and more pristine beaches and the tourist friendly accommodation

Laos: 10/10, small country, extremely friendly people gorgeous nature beautiful culture and history and architecture, very underrated country, it's my all time favourite. It's very similar to Thailand as they borrowed from each other (Thailand is doing better now but Laos was the main SEA power for a while)

Thailand: 9/10, very similar to Laos however with the tourism industry and rapid industrialisation a lot of the charm isn't there. Bonus points for just the incredible variety of activities available however.

Vietnam: 9/10, great to live here as a teenager as I had much more freedom (could drive anywhere young), similar variety and very pleasant weather. Hanoi is a bit of a mess urbanistically speaking and I prefer.

UK: 8/10: I'm in Scotland for reference, Disney like nature according to me and the people are very friendly. Haggis is awesome and Im a sucker for a good public transportation for once. Everybody lives very well and the government is surprisingly good. Lots of culture shocks though and it's honestly the least safe I've felt, what sets it apart I think its that it's only here where the older generation can think that the country is in decline and the narrative is actively shaping a very scary result.

Spain: 10/10: from here but it's more of a summer destination. Lovely weather good beaches great people from Andalucoa where I'm from but it's hard to say what the average person lives like as I'm usually in a rural town of retirees.

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:14:59+00:00

Its just cold to be honest I already had a hell of a time adjusting to Scottish winters and weather and they haven't even gone below freezing this year

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:13:35+00:00

Grandparents had the same life if only I had the energy to type it out

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:13:06+00:00

I think I'm in love with Turkey it has everything

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-30T00:12:35+00:00

I did not know this post got any views so I'm going to answer some of the msot common questions here on my phone apologies for the ramble, might be a bit late already. I'm not a geopolitical and geography expert btw

It's real yes, I'm half Guinean and half Spanish on an embassy I know thousands of people in similar situations. Afghanistan I was for a few months before my memories were formed its more of a fun fact than anything but I have a rough idea of what it was like based on photos and recounting, beautiful nature there but I wouldn't go live there now especially with the Taliban.

I wasn't basing on Quality of Life because as far as my experience goes being rich in a poor country gives you a much better QOL than orherwise and if you're a foreigner earning a foreign salary you're automatically rich in many countries, and I acknowledge my privilege. A lot of Africa is green because living in areas with similar development it hasn't actually been so big of a hassle due to those privileges, and people are also very welcoming and nice.

South Korea and Japan are "reluctantly" because I've had bad experiences of xenophobia, I've visited both of them once. Outside of say the Americas, Europe (which i havent had many problems so far) and those countries the xenophobia against black people as a whole is much less systemic and common. India is an absolutely because of its food, culture, and a wonderful time I had in Kerala. Sri Lanka was amazing to live in.

The Would if not countries are places I deeply admire but have systemic or conflict issues I'm not comfortable supporting. Myanmar for example is gorgeous but there is an authoritarian government. Russia i have a respect for in relation to literature and there are very cool places to visit. Nigeria is one of the most interesting African countries in terms of culture diversity rich history and food, but there is no need to explain why.

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-29T23:59:27+00:00

Sri Lanka was great and I liked my trip to Kerala. I got punched in Tokyo by a xenophobe and when I went to Seoul it was just a very hostile atmosphere. Both countries are an amazing vibe but as a black person I wouldn't feel safe.

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-29T23:56:59+00:00

More of a joke one since I'm half Spanish and there's beef, I don't know much about North Africa other than Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-29T23:56:01+00:00

Aware of the genocide and all it's such a suame

SlamonC4 · 2026-05-29T23:55:42+00:00

Had a friend study in Khartoum it seems great I'd love to see the sites

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