Travelling the world is an incredible experience filled with new cultures, breathtaking sights, and unforgettable adventures. One of the best parts of exploring a new country is meeting friendly locals who offer a warm welcome , share their traditions, and make you feel at home. However, not every destination provides that same sense of hospitality.
Some places can feel cold, indifferent, or even outright unwelcoming to visitors. Popular travel YouTuber Wolters World has visited dozens of countries and, while he believes there are friendly people everywhere, he has encountered a few places he claims where warmth and hospitality were noticeably lacking. Based on his experiences, he has compiled a list of the five least friendly countries he has visited, destinations where interactions with locals left something to be desired.
Despite its world-class beer, stunning cities like Bruges and Ghent, and rich cultural heritage, Belgium was Wolters World’s first pick for unfriendliness. He specifically called out Brussels, citing an overall cold attitude from locals. Additionally, he recounted incidents of racial harassment toward students he was travelling with, making the country feel less welcoming than others in Europe.
While interactions in small groups were generally positive, Wolters World described chaotic and unfriendly experiences in larger crowds. He noted aggressive behaviour in public spaces, such as pushing to get ahead in lines and people fighting over items in stores.
