If you’ve ever been single, you’ve probably fantasized about jumping on a plane, flying to some faraway country, and dating an exotic beauty like the guys from Road to El Dorado.
Well, I’ve spent the last decade traveling the world, dating women in over 70 countries. And I’ve gotta say…
Certain elements do make some countries worse (or better) than others, especially when it comes to having casual fun. As in, in some countries, that “casual fun” or even sincere romance could land your ass in jail.
Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars.
So… which are the worst countries in the world to be single, dating, and looking to meet beautiful women, and what makes one country better than the other?
Let’s check them out.
And I think you’ll see just how far apart the Number 1 worst and best picks are…
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No. 10 Worst Country – India
And it’s a bit of a weird one. India is an insanely beautiful and interesting country, and the women are no different… but if you’re an Indian guy, it is pretty hard to land a date.
Over the last 10 years, I’ve taught 8 boot camps in India, and almost across the board, guys struggle with one thing:
Women are super cautious of meeting new guys, especially in malls or on the street. So if a normal Indian guy with the nicest intentions in the world approaches her… her guard goes way up, and she’s probably going to think he’s a creep, even if he’s not.
The reason for this is that India has a pretty bad track record for assaulting and attacking women, so women there rightfully don’t feel very safe. I mean, just give a quick Google and see for yourself.
Sure, this makes it hard for decent Indian guys looking to land a date.
If you aren’t Indian, however, it’s not super hard because a woman’s guard won’t be so high (story of girl staring at me in Phoenix Mall in Mumbai).
And the good news is that if you are Indian, we’ve seen some great results on our boot camp, so it’s not completely hopeless like it is in other countries on this list.
(story of fat, curly hair Indian guy doing better than the German model in Bangalore)
No. 9 Worst Country – France.
In particular, Paris.
This will probably come as a huge shock, as France is the number one country associated with romance, especially Paris. But I traveled there and wasn’t impressed, for a specific reason.
The sights were incredible… but I just never wanted to approach.
Why?
Well, the girls dressed like shit. Maybe it’s the fashion, maybe I have specific tastes, but the way they dressed just didn’t do anything for me.
I sat at the cafe, had the baguette. The accordion was playing. Eiffel Tower in the distance. But no love at first sight.
Funnily enough, the guys dressed super fashionable, so if you’re a gay guy, then France might just be the place for you. But as a single straight guy, you’re going to want to have that motivation to approach, and at the start, a lot of that is going to be based on whether you think the woman looks put together.
If you think she looks frumpy, you’re probably not going to bother, which is what happened for me in France.
I had a similar problem in New Zealand. Beautiful Lord of the Rings scenery… but I never found myself wanting to approach. In both Auckland and Paris, I did only one approach the entire time, and guess what, both times she was Eastern European. Go figure.
No. 8 Worst Country – Qatar
Straight up, Qatar has one of the highest sex ratios on Earth, and not in a good way.
There are 300 men for every 100 women, which means your odds of getting a date are much lower. There’s just too much competition.
But that’s not the only reason I’d single out Qatar.
I’ve actually done workshops there, and Qatar women are receptive to being approached. But Qatar men will really, really not like you doing it.
I made a video approaching Qatar women, and it went viral, but in a bad way… and I was regularly sent some pretty serious abuse on WhatsApp. Even worse than the kind I usually get in YouTube comments, which is saying something.
Generally speaking, you want to approach women in a country where doing so doesn’t make guys want to beat the shit out of you. So for that, Qatar gets a knock, and to be honest, so does the Middle East in general.
No. 7 Worst Country – Argentina
I’ve had some incredible experiences dating Argentinian women. They were beautiful, friendly, and passionate.
But there’s a caveat…
Most of these experiences were outside of Argentina.
In the actual country itself, they were way colder, way less receptive, and made it pretty hard to vibe with them.
And far from me having a string of bad luck, it’s an experience that’s been had by a lot of guys traveling South America.
Which is strange, because the rest of the continent is about as good for dating as it gets. Comparatively, Argentina is a bit of an uphill battle that isn’t worth it.
No. 6 Worst Country – Indonesia
Now, this is a weird one, as Indonesia is also one of the best. Which sounds dumb, but hear me out.
Indonesia is a great country to travel to, especially Bali and Jakarta. Insane beaches and mountains, super cheap, spend days rolling around on a scooter, and everyone’s really friendly.
However, when it comes to dating, it can be hit or miss in an instant.
And this all comes down to where the Indonesian girl you’re dating is from.
If she’s from the city, she’s like any other girl in the world. Date as normal.
But if she’s from outside of the city, then her cultural norms are probably going to be very different from your own, and you could easily find yourself in a situation where it’s normal for her to go on 10 dates before you even kiss.
My advice?
Figure out what kind of girl you’re dating early on, or even better, hit up the Philippines instead.
No. 5 Worst Country to Date: Germany
It’s not a good sign when the thing I liked most about a country was the giant sausages. Bratwurst, that is.
As far as dating went, it was pretty lackluster.
Germans, in general, are super analytical and kind of serious, which, as far as having a fun, passionate dating life goes… is the exact opposite of Latin America.
This isn’t to say every German is like this, but as far as European countries go… you’re better served by hitting up Ukraine, Romania, or Croatia.
No. 4 Worst Country to Date: China
China is a big place.
Problem is, there are a lot more men looking for a date than there are single women. In fact, by 2030, it’s estimated that there will be 30 million more single men than women. Hardly ideal.
This problem has manifested in a pretty strange dating scene, where parents get heavily involved in their children’s dating so they can avoid social shame, guys buying hundreds of iPhones as ways of winning girls’ affection, and even reports of extreme expectations from families before relationships progress.
In other words, competition to find a girl is high, so it’s a really unequal power dynamic that puts you on the back foot.
Although things have become more Western and open in recent years, it’s still far from ideal.
If you do go to China, stay away from Beijing and head over to Shanghai, where you can meet some amazing foreign women, as the city is crawling with international models, especially if you know the right clubs.
No. 3 Worst Country to Date: Israel
Israel is a crazy place.
You can go to Biblical places like Nazareth and Jerusalem, half the country is a whole other country separated by a giant warzone, and soldiers with machine guns are walking around everywhere.
Nothing against the Israeli people, they were great… but it’s just a pretty intense place.
And that intensity rubbed off on the women.
I don’t know if it’s because the government forces them to serve in the military, but compared to other girls around the world, a lot of them came off as tough, a little masculine, and unapproachable.
Which… wasn’t so great.
No. 2 Worst Country to Date: Bhutan
If stalking single women through the night, breaking into their houses, and trying to persuade them to hook up with you is your thing… then you probably should be in jail.
Or… in Bhutan.
There’s a tradition called “night hunting,” where men stalk through the night, breaking into the houses of the girls they want to hook up with for some fun, and escape into the night before her parents can catch them.
Although it’s not without its risks.
If you’re caught, the girl’s parents might scold you with hot water or demand you marry her.
I think I’ll stick to bars.
No. 1 Worst Country to Date: Iran
And you’re probably thinking, what can be worse than being scolded with hot water?
Well, the number 1 worst country in the world for dating is… Iran.
For the simple reason that dating isn’t really allowed by the state, which, if you don’t know, is kind of a religious dictatorship that you do not want to mess with.
People have been put in prison as spies for as little as making YouTube videos.
So that definitely rules me out.
And this situation sucks because a lot of Persian women are insanely beautiful. But to date them, you’re going to have to sneak around or have a seriously acceptable excuse if the police question why you’re with the girl you’re dating, as well as alibis from both of your families.
There are reports of men being taken to police stations, having to explain their relationship, and even having to explain it in court.
That’s how much casual dating, or even romantic dating, is frowned upon.
But hey, if you meet the love of your life there, or are trapped in Iran, persevering through those dangers might just make for one hell of a story…
So to each his own.
There may be loopholes around this, or areas where it’s less frowned upon, but in general, there are way better places on Earth for dating, so I’d just go there.
Best Countries for Dating:
No. 3 Best Country to Date: Croatia and Australia(Tie)
Now, in almost all of the lists of best countries, you’re going to see two things.
The first is that you’ll almost never see a Western country on the list.
Why? Most Western guys who go traveling, do much better abroad than they do at home, and all the women they meet have that extra “exotic factor.”
The second is that you’ll almost always see a Slavic country.
Why? Because Slavic girls are some of the most beautiful on Earth. BUT for this pick, I wanted to do something different.
Cause it’s a dead tie between Croatia and Australia.
Croatia is a country that has it all. Beautiful islands. Great food. It doesn’t break the bank, and its main cities are all pretty decent.
But the girls, in particular, are extremely beautiful. They dress insanely well, are super feminine, and aren’t averse to foreigners hitting on them.
If you want to travel to a European country and date beautiful women, this should be a top pick.
And as for Australia. Well, remember how I said western guys do better in non western countries. Well, every guy, no matter where he’s from usually does better in Australia.
With the exception of Sydney(where people are a bit more money orientated), Australian girls are super free-spirited, almost always tanned and in good shape, dress well, and always up for
having fun.
Want to go to an English-speaking country where you can date a hot surfer girl?
This is where you want to go.
No. 2 Best Country to Date: Colombia
Colombia is an incredible country for dating.
Forget the inaccurate, bad rap it gets for being dangerous, Colombians are super friendly, and super passionate.
The women, in particular, are probably the best looking latinas on earth, and if you end up in a relationship with one, you’ll encounter a new level of passion you probably didn’t know existed.
Yes, they’re everything the stereotype makes them out to be. If she loves you, she really loves you. But if she’s jealous… Well, good luck.
Colombia is great for dating because of how receptive Colombian women are to your approaches, and how the culture of salsa dancing and salsa bars easily facilitates getting to know a girl
and getting close to her. Colombian women do expect a certain level of confidence, but if you can bring it you will be rewarded.
Just remember the phrase: “Quieres bailar.”
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No. 1 Best Country to Date: Brazil
Brazil is without a doubt the greatest country for dating on Earth.
Brazilian people are the most friendly, open-minded, approachable people on Earth… And combine that with a highly sexualized culture…
You’ve got a recipe for great dating. Whether you’re looking for short-term fun or an emotionally rewarding relationship – Brazil really has it all.
Women are super open to being approached and expect you to be sexually assertive, as Brazilian men, for the most part, do not fuck around.
Make-outs come quick, but don’t think that means you’re gonna score.
It may not even that she likes you very much. Because making out is almost equivalent to shaking hands in Brazil, especially during Carnival.
BUT if you connect with a girl, and have a good time most cities are littered with short-stay motels where you can have an even better time.
Because so many Brazilians live with their parents, this kinda thing is not uncommon.
My advice, if you’re going to Brazil… Embrace the idea of having fun, as that’s what they’re all about and if you see a girl you like, go and talk to her.
In everything that makes a place great for dating: openness, fun, attractiveness, sexuality, you name it.
Brazil stands head and shoulders above the rest.
In fact, it’s the only place where I had a girl literally grab me to make out with me in the first 10 minutes of our date. Bueno!
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