I'm Asian (23F) I've been to Spain, France, Italy, Germany and travelled around Asia. I didn't experience catcalling, staring or any sexual harassment in any country except in Prague (where I was stalked by human traffickers) I did have a racial incident in Berlin as well where I was called some choice racial slurs and given the slanted eyes.
My friend (White-American, blonde) attracted the most unwelcome attention in Egypt and France, but not even a second glance in Germany (the locals there wouldn't interact unless she initiated it). She was routinely catcalled in Egypt and at tourist destinations in France, and felt her safety was jeopardized at times
Where'd you receive the most attention? Would you ever go there again? Where'd you receive the least attention? Please do mention if you ever felt your race or physical traits played a factor in the stares or interactions. I've realized that not blending in with the people of whatever country, especially if it's homogeneous, can play a role. As can (sexism) if a man is by your side or not.
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Followed/stalked/felt "unsafe" in Switzerland, Germany, Scotland (although the creeper was Irish... it just happened in Scotland)
Flirted and had very nice respectful conversations in Sweden and Scotland (the actual Scots) and England (outside of London)
No attention at all in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Wales, Norway
Sexually ambiguous politeness in Denmark
Rudeness (general, not sexual) in France
Correction: Northern Irish.
Human traffickers ouch!!! I haven't experienced catcalling of course, apart from a few off color jokes from my male classmates at school and one time from two eccentric women in a parking lot (all in the US), but some women I have spoken to mentioned being catcalled in India a lot, though one of them said that sometimes catcalls in European nightclubs are worse.
Malaysia and Cyprus. No issues anywhere else.