What country do you highly recommend travelling to?

Question

Hubby and I just went to Greece in April of this year and we LOVED IT! It was his second time there, my first. What other countries are simply amazing to see and experience? We're from the US

Answer 1

Most of western Europe is worth going to, but for some reason people keep deliberately overlooking eastern Europe--most of it is in the EU now, and is more modern and safe than Americans seem to think--not to mention far less expensive than western Europe, and far less cluttered with annoying tourists. That said, there are still plenty of places in eastern Europe being overrun with tourists... Prague, Budapest, Krakow... but those places are still generally less expensive and less crowded than comparable western European cities, like Paris or London or Rome. The entire region is still grossly overlooked and underappreciated still, despite the fact that tourism is on a steep rise in most eastern European countries... it's mostly western Europeans, who know that they're getting a bargain by going there, but gradually more foreigners are bothering to try it and realize how much beauty and value there is in visiting.

For Eastern Europe, from personal experience, I recommend (in absolutely no particular order) Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, and Ljubljana, for capital cities. For non-capitals, I'd suggest Plsen (CZ), Trencin, Bojnice, Cicmany (all SK), Bled (SLO), and Gyor (H). For Poland, Warsaw and Krakow are what most folks know of, but Krakow seems to be the most popular Polish destination--although Poland's a big country and there's plenty more to see besides. I very much wanted to visit Romania and Bulgaria while I was living in Europe but regrettably never had the chance; I'd highly recommend both, nonetheless--both of them are the newest members of the EU. If you want the healthiest balance between the amenities and affluence of the west coupled with the adventure and value to be found in the east, start with the so-called "central" European countries--the ones that most folks lump into eastern Europe: CZ, SK, SLO, H, and PL.

For western Europe, based on my own personal experiences, I highly recommend Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and UK/Ireland. Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Liechtenstein are the other western European countries I've visited; I'd recommend them, too, but the ones I "highly" recommended are the ones that I either spent more time exploring, or felt really drawn to, in western Europe.

I've got dozens of individual, specific places in both eastern and western Europe that I'd personally recommend, depending on what your tastes are and what you like to see and do; you're welcome to send me an email if you like.

Answer 2

Have you tried the US? I'm not being funny. A lot of people want to travel over seas. While it is really neat to do that, if money and time are not big issues, rent an RV and travel the states. The US is so huge and varying. There is something to see and enjoy for everyone. Don't drive too many hours at time, because that makes it almost like work. Try to travel the scenic route. Keep an open mind to what you are seeing. For instance, I have heard often how boring it is to drive through Kansas. I've even experienced it several times. However, if you drive through when the wheat is ripe and golden, its like looking across a golden sea. When the wind hits it, it makes golden waves across that sea. Or how about the Northeast in the fall. I have never seen such fantastic colors. Oh, or those beautiful Colorado Rockies. Man, just look at Pikes Peak. And Oregon with its redwoods and rocky coasts. Everywhere there is beauty to enjoy. Now, if you've "been there done that," How about Ireland? I've never been, but it certainly looks beautiful in books and on TV.

Answer 3

Frances Mayes - Under the Tuscan Sun, Bella Tuscany Peter Mayle - A Year in Provence, Encore Provence, Toujour Provence When In Rome (I forget the author) Anything by Bill Bryson or Rick Steves Shirley MacLaine's Don't Fall Off The Mountian.

Answer 4

Italy has a lot to offer. All the regions of Italy are extremely diverse and there is so much to do, even putting the various Churches and the Vatican aside, although I would not skip going to them.

The beaches of the south are amazing, but do not go in August. It will cost way too much and with how busy the coastal towns are in August, it is difficult to enjoy yourself.

Answer 5

Greece and the Greek Islands. Yes, the US is a great place to travel to, and explore, but when you compare the prices, heck, I rather spend the money and cross the Atlantic!! 4 years ago I got a better deal to travel to Spain on a 10 day tour than going to NYC for a long weekend! No brainer there!

Answer 6

Scotland, Italy, Switzerland, the Czec Republic, Germany, Belgium and Ireland....can't miss those is you are traveling!!!
N-joy!!

Answer 7

Scandinavia is beautiful, especially by cruise. Italy - amazing! Part of my heart is still in Italy from the sheer beauty of it.

Answer 8

Most of western Europe is wonderful to visit, but the best is Italy.

Answer 9

Spain or Azure coast in France

Answer 10

I would say italy and england they are both entirely beautifull and would enjoy going back . good luck and happy traveling .