10 sex tourism destinations around the world

From Europe to Southeast Asia, we list places that are known as destinations for sex tourism.

 

 

The sex tourism industry is worth billions with millions of sex workers scattered around the world (Photo: Pixabay)

It turns out that while planning for a vacation, there are people who actually are looking for places where they can have uninhibited sex – not necessarily with their partners.

Some people look at sexual encounters while travelling as a way of enhancing their travel experience. And to top it all, the sex tourism industry is worth billions with millions of sex workers, both legal and illegal scattered around the globe.

Here are 10 of the biggest sex tourism destinations around the world:

Germany: Prostitution and even street prostitution is wide spread and organised sector in Germany and it is completely legal. The country has a long history of sexual tourism with organised prostitution in the country dating back to the 1200’s AD. Interestingly, people join the flesh trade in Germany willingly and there are advertisements, and job offers through HR companies. Frauenhäuser ("women's houses") have always been a common part of German history and were looked upon as places which helped curb greater crimes by offering their services. The practice carries on till date.

Dominican Republic: Travellers to the Dominican Republic will see legal brothels, marriage parlours and prostitutes openly roaming around in many of the downtown areas of Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata. The Dominican Republic ranks fourth highest in the world among countries exporting large numbers of sex workers.

Spain: Party destinations in Spain that include Madrid, Ibiza and Barcelona which are known for their riveting club and bar scene have also become popular sex tourism destinations. Street that is known as the red light area.

Malaysia: While prostitution is illegal in Malaysia, it is still rampantly practiced and services are widely available. The demand is particularly high in places like Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. Most of the sex workers are trafficked from neighbouring countries like China.

Kenya: While it is one of the countries in Africa which is relatively easier to visit, it also has one of the largest sex tourism industries on the continent. The country does not discourage the practice despite the high level of STDs and HIV prevalent. Interestingly, Kenya is a popular destination among older white women who want to 'buy' some time with a man. Children are lured into prostitution by tourists willing to pay handsomely for sex in secret locations.

The Netherlands: Often considered to be one of the most popular sex tourism destinations in the world. Prostitution is legal and regulated while Amsterdam’s, De Wallen, is the largest and most famous red-light district in the city and a famous destination for international sex tourism.

The Philippines: The country has a huge industry domestically with an estimated 800,000 men, women and children working in the trade. It is believed that the country’s international image as a sex destination was formed due to the ‘girlie’ bars that were prevalent during World War II.

Brazil: Another place where prostitution is legal, Brazil however says it is illegal to operate a brothel or to employ sex workers in any other way. Still, dozens of brothels fill the cities, where prostitutes engage in sexual activities.

Colombia: Colombian women are often considered to be one of the most beautiful women in the world, and perhaps this is one factor that has led to sex tourism flourishing in the country. While sex trade is completely legal here, the government is taking efforts to curb areas that re illegal, like child prostitution.

Thailand: The industry apparently started in the country during the Vietnam, war and is a legal profession here with over three million sex workers earning a livelihood in the country.

 

 

What is the safest country for Women 2021?

Nitish sinha December 02, 2021

 

Sophie IrelandStats GateJune 11, 2021

The Netherlands was ranked the best country in the world for women, according to a new report recently published by the CEOWORLD magazine. Norway and Sweden follow up in second and third place, respectively. Denmark ranks 4th.

Eight out of the top ten countries for women are in Europe, including Finland (No. 5), Switzerland (No. 7), France (No. 9), and Germany (No. 10); the list also included Canada (No. 6) and New Zealand (No. 8).

The 2021 rankings placed Austria in 12th ahead of Italy into 13th; while Luxembourg ranked 11th and Spain 14th. Overall, among the top 20 best countries in the world, for women to live, the 15th, 16th, and 17th positions are held by Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

“There is a universal pattern of discrimination and crime against women, but volume and intensity differ from nation to nation. Regional, racial, and socio-economic factors play a crucial role in determining the objectification of the feminine body and gender equality,” said Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, Chief Executive at CEOWORLD magazine. “Frankly, there is no nation in the world that is 100% safe for women with the freedom to live equally. But, some countries are better than others when it comes to equal rights, social inclusion, and a sense of security.”

Based on a survey of nearly 390,500 women around the world, CEOWORLD magazine has released its annual ranking of the Best Countries for Women. To produce the Best Countries for Women list, 156 countries were given scores across 9 attributes: gender equality, percentage of legislative seats held by women, sense of security (females 15 years and older who report feeling safe while walking alone at night), income equality, care about human rights, women empowerment, average years of education among women, women age 25 and older who are engaged in paid work, and women’s inclusion in society.

The World’s Best Countries For Women, 2021

Rank	Country	Score
1	Netherlands	99.7
2	Norway	99.4
3	Sweden	99.2
4	Denmark	98.7
5	Finland	98.3
6	Canada	97.5
7	Switzerland	97.1
8	New Zealand	96.8
9	France	96.4
10	Germany	95.9
11	Luxembourg	95.7
12	Austria	95.2
13	Italy	94.8
14	Spain	94.4
15	Japan	93.69
16	Australia	92.08
17	United Kingdom	91.26
18	Portugal	91.23
19	Singapore	90.68
20	United States	90.3
21	Ireland	89.67
22	Belgium	89.11
23	Iceland	88.73
24	Poland	88.52
25	Monaco	88.23
26	San Marino	87.76
27	Liechtenstein	87.64
28	Greece	87.62
29	Israel	86.85
30	Andorra	86.6
31	Malta	86.38
32	Czech Republic	86.02
33	Hungary	85.08
34	Cyprus	84.96
35	Russia	84.75
36	Serbia	84.64
37	Lithuania	84.43
38	Mexico	83.79
39	Latvia	83.39
40	Croatia	83.39
41	Moldova	83.26
42	Bulgaria	83.04
43	Armenia	82.95
44	Albania	82.87
45	Kosovo	82.8
46	Montenegro	82.69
47	North Macedonia	82.48
48	Slovenia	82.38
49	India	82.34
50	Azerbaijan	82.24
51	Saint Kitts and Nevis	82.06
52	Georgia	81.93
53	Grenada	81.82
54	Taiwan	81.46
55	Bhutan	81.08
56	South Korea	80.96
57	Philippines	80.83
58	Thailand	80.78
59	Brazil	80.68
60	Turkey	80.11
61	Cuba	79.69
62	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	79.54
63	Romania	79.46
64	Guatemala	79.39
65	Argentina	79.08
66	Ukraine	78.86
67	Peru	78.86
68	Barbados	78.77
69	Colombia	78.72
70	Bosnia and Herzegovina	78.49
71	Bolivia	77.95
72	Antigua and Barbuda	77.94
73	Costa Rica	77.75
74	Bahamas	77.55
75	Kazakhstan	77.42
76	Jamaica	77.35
77	Belarus	77.28
78	Trinidad and Tobago	77.22
79	Chile	77.16
80	Paraguay	76.77
81	Venezuela	76.77
82	Myanmar	76.76
83	Ecuador	76.56
84	Mongolia	76.46
85	Guyana	76.46
86	Maldives	76.32
87	Indonesia	75.66
88	Vietnam	75.52
89	Saudi Arabia	75.49
90	Malaysia	75.45
91	Oman	75.11
92	Sri Lanka	74.89
93	Laos	74.8
94	Cambodia	74.79
95	China	74.13
96	Jordan	74.11
97	Kyrgyzstan	73.66
98	Tajikistan	73.59
99	Nepal	73.21
100	United Arab Emirates	73.16
101	Uruguay	73.08
102	North Korea	73.05
103	Suriname	72.95
104	Algeria	72.74
105	Sudan	72.57
106	Turkmenistan	72.33
107	Qatar	72.03
108	Uzbekistan	72.03
109	Mozambique	72.02
110	Cameroon	71.38
111	Kuwait	71.15
112	South Africa	71.01
113	Mauritius	70.64
114	Namibia	70.61
115	Seychelles	70.55
116	Lebanon	70.36
117	Libya	70.31
118	Kenya	70.14
119	Zimbabwe	69.43
120	DR Congo	69.18
121	Zambia	68.99
122	Madagascar	68.96
123	Iraq	68.73
124	Egypt	68.58
125	Tunisia	68.5
126	Brunei	68.09
127	Tanzania	68.06
128	Bahrain	67.65
129	Liberia	65.01
130	Nigeria	64.71
131	Ghana	64.42
132	Sierra Leone	63.84
133	Benin	62.25
134	Iran	61.62
135	Eritrea	60.96
136	Malawi	59.95
137	Togo	58.23
138	Gabon	57.18
139	Burkina Faso	56.8
140	South Sudan	53.41
141	Timor-Leste	52.4
142	Senegal	51.26
143	Mauritania	49.43
144	Uganda	46.91
145	Pakistan	44.81
146	Ethiopia	44.73
147	Yemen	43.95
148	Angola	42.25
149	Afghanistan	41.6
150	Guinea-Bissau	40.95
151	Lesotho	38.56
152	Niger	23.56
153	Syria	21.98
154	Chad	19.3
155	Somalia	14.68
156	Central African Republic	12.93

Each country was given an equally-weighted score across 9 attributes in order to produce the women-focused ranking. Unsurprisingly, Scandinavian countries dominated the list. The latest data show that some of the worst countries for women have achieved gains, even as some of the best are lagging in crucial areas. In order to determine the rankings, researchers at the CEOWORLD magazine compiled analyzed and compared 150 nations across 9 key attributes: gender equality, percentage of legislative seats held by women, sense of security (females 15 years and older who report feeling safe while walking alone at night), income equality, care about human rights, women empowerment, average years of education among women, women age 25 and older who are engaged in paid work, and women’s inclusion in society. These attributes are combined into a common measure which gives an overall ranking.

Each individual indicator was given equal weighting within each of the 9 categories. To secure a place on this year’s list, countries had to rank among the top 150 nations in the world in the U.N. Human Development Index as well as among the top 100 countries in terms of GDP, foreign direct investment inflows, and international tourism receipts, according to the World Bank data. Nations that did not meet these four criteria or that didn’t report this data were excluded.

 

 

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