The ancient city of Petra, Jordan was on my “Bucket List” for years, until I did a little research.
It seems that hapless, emaciated donkeys are used to ferry the tourists through the site, and they are treated very cruelly by the locals. I’m not a crazy fanatic about animal rights, but I can’t stand cruelty and abuse.
I crossed it off my list.
I had never even heard of your example but had crossed it off my list as it was a muslim country. I visited Morocco in 1999 but will likely never visit a muslim country again in my lifetime. I always wanted to see Petra but alas will probably only see it from Google maps.
I am funny in that I like having my head attached to my shoulder.