4 locations “Lonely Planet” co-founder never wants to visit – Bali Top List | World News

Travel publisher Lonely Planet was founded in 1973 by Tony and Maureen Wheeler, a adventure duo, in 1973, and has long been a trust resource for global travelers.

Tony Wheeler, in his recent blog post, “I’m not going there anymore,” feels intimate about travel, especially with many of his friends choosing to stop flying to help the planet.

In the post, the 78-year-old listed several destinations he no longer wishes to visit, four of which are particularly popular among tourists. While he admits that he may continue traveling, he admits it is a feeling of moral conflict.

What Wheeler firmly excludes is Bali. Despite its magnificent natural scenery, clear blue waters and affordability, he said the island’s transportation was a deal.

“Sorry, Bali,” he wrote. “There are a lot to love on the island – I just had a great travel writer reunion there – but I don’t want to go back until they solve the crazy traffic. Unless there is a very convincing reason.”

He praised Bali’s art, food, shopping and accommodation, but he said he could not imagine it taking two hours from the Kuta Beach area to Ubud.

this USA It’s another country Wheeler that crossed his list, even after years of exploration, explored all 50 states – Missouri and South Carolina, for the last year.

His last two travel bans are not surprising: Russia and Saudi Arabia.

Wheeler said he’s been there Russia Many times, but unintentional “as long as Putin continues to kill innocent people.”

As for Saudi Arabiahe cites many reasons for refusing to return – from journalists’ murder to disturbing trends in the import and preservation of cheetahs as pets.