New Delhi, May 18 -- For someone who has built a life around exploring the farthest corners of the Earth, Tony Wheeler's passport is not just well-stamped - it is practically legendary. Since co-founding Lonely Planet with his wife Maureen in 1973, Tony has charted more terrain than most of us could dream of, from dusty backroads to buzzing capitals but after five decades of travel, the iconic globe-trotter has made a surprising admission: there are places he has no plans to return to - not anytime soon and in some cases, never.

In a candid blog post titled "I'm Not Going There Anymore", Tony does not mince words. Whether it is political chaos, ethical concerns or just plain burnout, these destinations - some wildly popular - have lost t...