7 Countries That Hate Tourists
| June 8, 2015
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6. Latvia
For a long time, tourists have found Latvia inaccessible due to the limited number of flights going into the country, and unpleasant due to the limited welcome they received when visiting. Many bars in the Old Town of Riga are known to be scams focused on fleecing tourists, and child sex tourism that preys on vulnerable young girls is rampant. ATMs in Latvian cities are often rigged so criminals can steal credit card details, so having cash on hand is generally the best idea.
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