Most people plan holidays
with a variety of fun activities in mind, from sight seeing to sampling exotic
food to absorbing some culture at local museums. some people are looking for
more of a thrill. Sex tourism, in which the main goal of a trip is to engage in
sexual activity, often with prostitutes, is a booming global industry. Most
clients involved in sex tourism are men, while a majority of the sex workers
are women. Although, female sex tourism exists in smaller numbers. Sex tourism
is an industry worth billions of dollars that is estimated to have millions of
sex workers involved worldwide, and the practice can be legal or illegal,
depending on regional laws,
It’s no
surprise that Thailand is on the top of this list, considering the popularity
of Bangkok’s red light district and portrayals of it in films like The
Hangover Part II.
Laws against prostitution in Thailand are hazy, and the country has a bit of a
reputation for its sexually permissive nature. Many Thai people believe that
prostitution and tolerating other’s lifestyles are a necessary part of Thai
culture, so the ‘oldest profession in the world’ has flourished here, including
the famous ‘ladyboys’. There are approximately 3 million sex workers in
Thailand, of whom roughly a third are minors. Unfortunately, a large number of
the sex workers in Thailand are prostitutes through human trafficking, although
the industry is often well regulated and the sex workers are there by choice.
Brazil has always been a popular tourist destination due to its exotic wildlife, beautiful people, pristine beaches and raucous festivals like Carnival. But it appears that Brazil might be vying for the number one spot for sex tourism as well. Additionally, Brazil is a popular destination for female sex tourism, which generally doesn’t see rates as high as male sex tourism. Brazil’s government has been especially watchful for sex tourism and sex trafficking during preparations for the World Cup, but the thriving sex trade doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
Cities like Ibiza, Madrid and Barcelona have long been tourist destinations for all night clubbing, but a new kind of tourist activity is starting to increase in Spain. Prostitution is legal in Spain, making it one of the top destinations in Europe for sex tourism. In Madrid, the red light district is interwoven with regular streets, so it’s very accessible, whereas in Barcelona, the red light district is a popular tourist attraction. Surprisingly, there are often more South American sex workers present in Spain than Spanish sex workers, and many of the women are basically slaves to the sex industry. Although
the film, Taken depicted France as a major player in the sex
trafficking industry, Spain is one of the most popular European destinations
for sex tourism.
Indonesia is another country that has a problem with child sex trafficking. Sex tourism exploits and furthers this problem, despite the fact that prostitution is legally considered a ‘crime against decency and morality.’ Although prostitution is illegal, Indonesia remains a popular site for sex tourism. Sex workers can be found in traditional brothels, but one thing that sets the sex tourism industry in Indonesia apart is the popularity of online sex forums and prostitution rings that exist through social media. The availability of sex workers via the internet allows for ratings and facilitates the process of finding a prostitute. It seems like Indonesia’s sex tourism is highly efficient.
Amsterdam is the top spot for sex tourism in the Netherlands, thanks to its infamous red light district. The red light district is popular for both standard tourists and sex tourists alike, and sex shops, peep shows, strip clubs and countless prostitutes selling their wares behind red-lit glass windows abound. Prostitution is legal and well regulated in Amsterdam, which arguably creates safer conditions for sex workers. Prices in Amsterdam generally range from 35-100 Euros, depending on the time of day, as well as the client’s age and attractiveness. Amsterdam’s notorious red light district caters to every kind of fetish and kink and the best part is, it’s (relatively) safe.
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