Overview

• Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, announced in a blog post that he will no longer visit Russia, Saudi Arabia, Bali, or the United States.
• Wheeler condemned Russia for its aggression under Vladimir Putin, including the war in Ukraine and state-sponsored violence, stating, 'As long as Putin kills innocent people, I’m out.'
• He criticized Saudi Arabia for human rights abuses, including the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, mistreatment of domestic workers, and the exotic pet trade, calling the country a 'no thank you.'
• Bali’s severe traffic congestion has made the popular tourist destination unappealing to Wheeler despite its cultural and scenic attractions.
• Wheeler expressed disillusionment with the United States due to its current political climate under Donald Trump, referring to the administration as 'the orange one and his associated scoundrels.'