7 Countries That Hate Tourists
| June 8, 2015
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3. Slovakia
The movie Hostel, released in 2005, was set in Slovakia, and painted a picture of a corrupt police force who ignored the safety and security of tourists. The Slovakian government registered a formal complaint against the movie, saying it could harm the country’s budding tourism industry. However, it turns out an unflattering work of fiction is the least of Slovakia’s concerns: Tourists who are visible minorities visiting Slovakia often find themselves the victims of xenophobia and racist threats.
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