OK....We have all travelled around and seen lot's of great countries, but the question remains......WHICH COUNTRY WAS THE BEST?????.......
IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE ONLY ONE TO GO BACK TO WHICH WOULD IT BE??????
..................this is going to be very interesting.....................
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Kenya.
Tanzania has gotta be better than kenya....there is no contest.........
the answer is colombia.....
My favourite is Zimbabwe!
MALAWI
Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe are phantastic. Colombia is
one of my favourites(particularly Envigado up in Medellin
and Bahia Solano). But why a contest? They all have their
own charm and they certainly bring back wonderful memories.
That is all that matters .
why not. no one else ever goes there!
and the winner is...
TANZANIA
Nothing beats Indonesia for diversity, culture/historical,
natural beauty, value for money and so on. I've been to
Sumatra, Java and Bali and long to see more of this
incredible country. It is a real shame about the current
political troubles.
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Second best: Nepal. Cheap, laid back, action-adventure
oriented, beautiful.
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Go vegetarian. It's good for you and the world.
My personal choice after travelling to approx. 40 countries
on all the inhabited continents is Brazil. Tremendous
geographic diversity, great food, lively (extremely) people,
beautiful beaches (and bathing attire), some interesting
modern architecture, varied colonial history, and very good
tourist infrastructure. As for Africa, my favourites were
Cameroon (great ethnic diversity in a fairly small country)
and Zimbabwe (excellent game parks and tourist
infrastructure without the negatives from overtourism that
Kenya has). But it really depends on what you like, how much
time you have, and what languages you are comfortable with.
My best is Tanzania first and then Botswana,Namibia
Malawi, but that is for personal reasons. Tanzania is a
great adventure, Zim. cheap good value, Mongolia awsome,
Sudan, adventure Canada, wilderness
As far as Africa is concerned, Ghana has to be the winner,
with Cameroun and Zaire (for the adventure) coming in as
close seconds.
Outside Africa, I'd have to go with Honduras.
if you like beautiful landscape, nice and friendly people, safety anywhere and anytime, then you'll love new zealand, especially the South Island. I'd like to live there forever.
Cambodia's gotta be up there, but don't tell anybody!
No doubt about it...
Zimbabwe rocks, especially the Chimanimani mountains. For the world's best hitching, go to Namibia.
Ghana is amazing, the people are just a world apart!
Zimbabwe!
Malawi, NZ, Ghana, Jordan in that order, and right at the
bottom, Morroco.
As you read all the reactions, you'll certainly come to the
conclusion that all well ment advices won't help you any
further.
So stop thinking about going to Africa. Pack your stuff an go
to Syria!
Why? Come on! Go see for your self.
Last tip: Go to Palmira and spend an overnight in the
monestry.
laos is the best , europe is the most dissapointing
I've been to most of the nominations listed above, and the
overall winner has to be Malawi. Case closed!
(Runner-up awards go to China (northwest), Kenya, Hong Kong
and Australia).
Scotland!!
Tao...it was a great movie. But I have to vote for home.
Canada has incredible diversity - culturally and
geographically. Mountains, plains, rain forests, ocean and
lake fronts, fruit belts, tundra, hot summers, cold winters,
north american indians, inuit, immigrants from every corner
of the world, it is incredible. I am heading to Zimbabwe
shortly, so who knows - I may change my vote, but it would
take a pretty incredible place.....
The best place to visit is Tanzania. There is everything.
Whether you like safaris, nature and scenery, mountain
climbing, sailing, shopping, scuba diving and snorkeling,
bird watching, and hot air baloon riding, Tanzania has it.
Palm trees to snow.
EGYPT.
I want to go back.........
Steve
USA
This is difficult, i have to choose between Zimbabwe and
India. Both are my favorite countries.
Guess what, i don't choose, they are both the best!
Leon
In Africa Without a doubt Botswana, especially the
Okovango, if anybody is heading up there I recommend you
look up Gunn's Camp and spend a few days camping and
canoeing out in the wilderness.
In the world can't go past the beautiful Island of Sri Lanka
So maybe it's unethical to say but my fave is China.
ONLY ONE PERSON MENTIONED INDIA AND THOSE HILLS UP NORTH.
I┤m really surprised, that Africa has the most winners and
that Ghana (!) is the winner of Westafrica (i will never go
back there again, I mean Ghana). Have that been the only
countries You┤ve been in Africa, cause all travellers I met
in Westafrica who did the whole continent where absolutely
excited by Ethiopia and Madagascar, but all (about ten).
Also was I surprised, that India, my personal number One,
was just mentioned once. My second favourite is Andalucia
(Spain). Worst: Austria (no I┤m not from there)
I like South Africa. It's beautiful.
Just Kidding!!!!
the maldives islands are fanastic for they kept their natural habitat without being ever contiminated by our fast living
I don't know how any of you can rate one country over
another. I love every single country I have visited and all
for different reasons. Each and every country on this
planet has a unique culture and unique people and places.
NEPAL
though im only 15, ive been al around, and I've come to the
conclusion that these five countries, in order, are the best
5.Monaco
4.Israel
3.Burkina Faso
2.Kyrgyzstan
1.Uzbekistan
Easily so.
Cuba-sitting in central park in Havana at night beside the
statue of Jose Marti and so much more.........
yea right usa lol its free NOT well i think tazmania is
the best lol NOT usa even though i live hear lol IRERLAND
is a neat place to
The ruins of Ephesus... the beaches of Antalya..... the
forested Black Sea region.... the mystery of Istanbul... the
majesty of Mt Ararat....... Don't you understand......
Turkey has it all!!
M dog
Years ago I had read about the Zaire River in old National
Geographics, and now those childhood dreams of adventure
would
soon be reality - I too would be travelling on this famous
river. One of the world's most exciting river journeys lay
before me.
Space was now a premium on the boat, and with my three-man
tent, shaded area and the motorbike, I took up far too much
room for one person. To move out of this area I had to climb
over bags of dried manioc and bundles of smoked fish and
bushmeat. The mama's kids (four, who were aged between eight
years to sixteen years) were employed by the big Mama to
shell peanuts, but in the heat of the afternoon the four
kids would lie under the shade with me. We would play snap,
make rag
dolls out of my old sarong, eat juicy pineapples or chew on
sticks of sugar cane, spitting the pulp over the side, and
finally sleep
out the heat of the day. In Lisala I had bought a big bundle
of long sticks of sugar cane, and had told the kids to help
themselves; it was the Zaire equivalent to a big bag of
sweets.
My other neighbour was the money changer and his young wife.
Against a stack of timber they had set up a few lengths of
cloth
for shade. On a stool he had stacks of one, five, and ten
nouveaus zaire notes which he would sell, forty nouveaux
zaires worth
of change for a fifty nouveaux zaire note. Small change was
scarce, and he was doing a roaring trade with the
passengers, who
needed small denominations to buy produce from the villagers
in their pirogues.
For a few days the barges travelled close to the bank, and I
gazed in awe at the thick green forest which mirrored itself
in the
calm waters of the river as we floated by. In some places,
mud and grass roof huts were dotted all along the bank. I
had been
sitting with Eric, a young African who spoke good English
and was on his wasy to stay with his Uncle in Kinshasa. He
would
continue his higher education and hoped one day to go to
University.
"What a peaceful, carefree life the villagers must lead", I
commented to Eric, as we glided past a little boy and girl
in a tiny
pirogue, while on the shore a man sat back in a reclining
cane chair.
"No worries of money, no crime, plenty of fresh food, clean
air. It would be so uncomplicated; get married, have
children, and
live a simple happy life with family and friends", I
continued.
"Ah, but what about the mostiques, the malaria, getting sick
and having no doctor, and all the babies that die", he
replied to my
idealised comments.
"It is a tough life living in the forest", he said.
As we neared Kinshasa the forests gave way to low hills and
flat lands covered with golden/green grass that wavered in
the
gentle wind. I sat on one of the steel rope pillars at the
front of the fleet of barges, enjoying the novelty of gazing
out over wide
open spaces. The river was now choppy, water washed onto the
decks; the crocodiles revelled in this and sat nearby facing
the
spray, opening their jaws as much as the vines that bound
them would allow. I reflected over the journey that was
coming to an
end. It had been a very long voyage on a very long river.
The barges had taken twenty-three days to cover 2500
kilometres to
reach the city of Kinshasa. It had been an amazing adventure
that I would never forget.
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Heather Ellis
All right, one vote for Nepal, have to list them in top
five. Give them some recognition......
1.Tanzania. Just go there and find out, and see it on the
climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro.
2.U.S.A. With Alaska, and Hawaii, we have every great site
to see.
3.The Brazilian Amazonion Forest. Beautiful wildlife, and
culture.
4.An island called Tioman belonging to Malaysia. Just like
heaven.
5. Finally and least, Antarctica. Virtually untouched by
technology which is the most beautiful thing of all.
4.
And that is of course South Africa...
Second place I would like to recommend the only wooden
shoes country in the world: The Netherlands, small, wet and
liberal!
is the BEST!!
There's 7,101 reasons why you'll the love place... Boracay,
Cebu, Davao, Manila, Ilo-Ilo, Palawan, Laguna, Baguio...
South-Africa.
!Viva Espana! Sorry about the spelling.
why chile??????????????
well the pepole are so kinds and the view in the south
so buty.
chile is no-1 for me
For all of you that have been to Bali you would have either
loved it or hated it....
Bali is a great place. The street sellers will test your
nerve patience, a polite "No Thankyou" will allways work. If
you can spare the time to talk to these sellers, you will
learn more in ten minutes about the Island than you will
wondering around for days.
Bali Adventure, the great adventure company in Bali can be
recommended for all your rafting, treking and touring needs.
Give Bali a go, get out of Kuta, go up to the mountains, go
to Ubud. Just dont think Bali is Kuta beecause it is not..
Safe Travelling.
As far as the best country going around its just too easy! There is no place that compares to Indonesia. If you want a relaxing holiday; sit on the beach and soak up the sun and blue waters. If its adventure you need; take a bus ride through Sumatera. If you heart beats to the scenic tune try climbing a volcanoe. But if its a rewarding experience your searching for, just talk to the people.
My vote has to go to Israel.... history at every turn, adventure abound... I'll go back the first chance I get...
As far as the best country going around its just too easy! There is no place that compares to Indonesia. If you want a relaxing holiday; sit on the beach and soak up the sun and blue waters. If its adventure you need; take a bus ride through Sumatera. If you heart beats to the scenic tune try climbing a volcanoe. But if its a rewarding experience your searching for, just talk to the people.
Not a lot of European countries in the list (Spain and
Scotland). So I vote for the Scandinavian countries.
breathtakingly beautiful.
My vote is Tunisia, i have never laughed so much in all my life what a fun people im going back in october
Beautiful, fresh, safe, cool, different...
Welcome to give it a go!You'll be so surprised.
Nepal is still my best, with Tibet as second best, thats
because I didn't have enough time, energy and CASH to make
my trip there longer.
BOTTOM LINE according to XOPI:
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THIS IS ONE BIG STINKING ROCK WE'RE SITTING ON.
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GET OUT THERE AND SEE IT!
Peru is the best because it has lake titicaca
Wow, all of you have travelled a LOT further than I have...thanks for all the great tips for my future trips!
However, out of what travel experience I DO have, Scotland definitely tops the list, no doubt about it. On the expensive side, but gorgeous wild scenery, tons of history, and some of the friendliest people I've met anywhere, especially in Glasgow - I'd move there in a second.
I also have to put in a vote for home (Canada) - especially Quebec City and the Atlantic provinces.
CANADA IS THE BEST
Costa Rica, you bloody losers!
1. India, because its the most beautiful country on earth
2. Nepal,because of the kathmandu valley & mountains
3. Guatemala, because.......its different
4. Cuba, because fidel is king
5.Brazil, because of the beaches and music and parties
6. Peru, because of the tupac amarus & the secret service
7. Turkey, because istanbul is fab
8. Paraguay, because noone else mentions
9. Canada, because its so close to the usa and still cool
10.Nicaragua, because they had a revolution...
no i havent been to africa, except for morocco
The USA is the only country in the world that I could
ever truly call my home, but so far Spain and Portugal
top my list of countries to hold a special place in my
heart! The people are incredible! Especially the people of
Sevilla (SPAIN) and Lagos (PORTUGAL). The food is
wonderful! -- And the people are some of the warmest in the
world, probably second only the my own home state in the
U.S.A., Georgia.
I haven't necessarily been to THAT many countries but of
those I've had the privilege of visiting, Nepal was the easy
winner (not like the others were bad, Nepal was just
superb!) Of course, I am hoping for future opportunities to
test this personal belief via further travels...
That fellow at #48 mentioned that the Netherlands was the
only country with wooden shoes but......what about JAPAN?
As far as the best country to be banished to I would not
hesitate to agree with LAOS....I'm happy that only one
other person mentioned it though...all the rest of you can
stay in France or wherever the ding dang heck you'd rather
be!
You've got to visit Belgium. You won't be sorry!!! I tell
ya.
There is nothing better than visiting a country yourself,
but if that is not possible let Lonely Planet guide Justine
take you there. When I say let Justine take you there I
mean she takes you there! Where? Poland!! I have been
watching LP for three years now, and I feel that Poland is
by far the best. One minute Justine in rave hopping with
two guys and the next she is walking through Auschwitz. She
gives you insider information and makes the camera her
eyes. If you visit one place in your life it has to be
Poland!
it has gotta be Jamacia. The nation is beautiful. The
people are the friendliest. And the experience is one you
will never forget. (not the tourist Jamacia -- but the
'real' Jamacia)
scottland, no questions
By far the most beautiful country in the world is Bermuda,
but I have to admit that my heart belongs to Africa,
especially South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Why in the world? Certainly not because it's easy to
get around. Because I had a PCV friend, a fish farmer, and
I had one week to find her with only a village name as a
clue (Chinsali), and I FOUND HER because of the unbelievable
help and kindness of a chain of Zambian women, one of whom
fed me toast and eggs for free for two days.
also Zimbabwe and Namibia, but I will always love Zambians.
I still can't believe I did that and survived. (Amebic
dysentery notwithstanding.)
Germany is not mentioned yet. So Germany.
Austria is not mentioned yet, too. So Austria.
Choose yourself!
1 Uganda- very green, friendly and safe-chimps, gorillas
2 Tanzania- beautiful, friendly-Zanzibar
3 British Columbia, Canada- mountains, lush islands and
Okanagan Valley
4 Turkey- friendly, cheap, great climate
5 England- pretty countryside, great pubs, funniest people
on earth.
There is no bad country to visit, unless during war- travel
is awesome.
I┤ve travelled a lot (like most people here).I┤ve had the
opportunity to visit over 50 countries, and can┤t deny it,
ALL of them were amazing, each one with its special
flavors, smells, costumes, and people.... But as time goes
by, and more places are added to my list, I can only think
of one as the favourite and only... my own country:
ARGENTINA. And not only because it is REALLY wonderful, but
also because it is HOME !!!!!!
Laos is best. Felecity is oout of her mind--Georgia???? I
live there and it wouldn't make a 10 best list within the
US.
Lets see ...
in South America it is Patagonia and
Peru
in North America it is the States
(Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado ...
around this area)
in Africa (just the south-eastern
part I know) it is Uganda, Zanzibar
and parts of Namibia (if you like
dessert!)
in Asia it is the P.R. China and
Uzbekistan
in Europe it is northern France,
Poland, Toscany (Italy) and parts of
the former German Democratic
Republic (around the lake district in
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). And if
you ask for the nicest town in
Germany: that is Regensburg
(Bavaria)!
Albania - green, unspoilt, serene, quaint, simply splendid.
I am really enjoying reading about others' 'best spots'.
Gives me lots of ideas....as for my favourite...well HOME.
Australian tribal Aboriginals...such generous, patient
people, I lived in many tribes, Cape York [Putchemunka,
Yunkapurta], Mornington Is [Lardil], Rainforest near Cape
York [Girramay, Jirrbal] and Walpirri [Cent. Aus] and of
course the beauty of those special places, so sacred to
those people...
ebb
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nnnnn
GHANA.....GHANA....GHANA....!
(and I am a South African!)
there is beauty in every country I've been to so far,but I
guess it all comes down to your personal experiences....so
for me Nepal,Zimbabwe,Turkey and Canada all stand out from
the crowd....but I can't go without mentioning home of
course, good old Australia!
I've dragged my ass across a lot of this rock but don't tell
me it's the States! Hey, I should know....
There's NO one great place but if you gotta pick ONE....it
has to be
NEPAL!!!!
(and I'm not talkin' Kat.... get your stinky ass out into
the mountains and chat with the locals. These people are
awesome.... and I can't say that for places like Lima,
Narobi, Paris, NYC, etc.....)
As for countries that provide toilet paper in public
washrooms.... Canada is probably your best bet!!! That's if
you have the time to cover the whole country....
and the areas of China near Tibet - Xiahe and Xining? They
are magical!
The Netherlands, wet small but very nice and liberal!
India, of course!!!!!!!!!
Ireland of course............
It has to be good old Ireland,especially the ring of Kerry
and up the West to galway,it is the most beautiful
countryside in the whole world.How i would love to live
there!!!!!!!!
Netherlands forever (also called Holland by stupis people!!)
but my pick there is Burkina Faso
and well..home..Canada is right up there!
India. Nepal. Uganda. Tanzania. Namibia. Botswana. Egypt.
Scandinavia.
I never realized that my home sweet home (Canada) is
considered such a great place to travel...thanks to all of
you who mentioned it, for helping me to appreciate my
country a little bit more! Still...what I wouldn't give to
be sittin' on a Nungwi beach in Zanzibar again....
Zimbabwe...can't wait to get back
Vic Falls, Kariba, Chimanimani Mts....the list could go on
and on!
Yemen
1) Zimbabwe
2) Australia
3) Ireland
These three are constant, the order, however, is subject to
change.
Switzerland
Or maybe Canada...at least that is what all my fellow
expats say...although none of us seem to get out of
Taiwan...but this place couldn't possibly be the best
place...could it?
There is no way Zimbabwe a built up almost western country
in some areas is better than Malawi - that is the best
place on earth - the warm heart of africa - what more proof
do you need?
India and Scotand.
By the way, someone called Vince says English people are
the "funniest people on earth" I hope he┤s just joking!!!
ùTo Malawi and zim.
How about Holland my homeland??
Has to be Canada - If you've ever seen the view in Banff
Alberta you would agree.
Of course Argentina!
A country so different from north to south and east to west
that has absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!!
My top five (no specific order):
Zimbabwe
Thailand
Finland
Iceland
Nepal
Whithout a doubt, Luxembourg provides you the variety of all the world in a beautiful contryside. The pavement on the street are really charming and the coca cola has a taste of India. Transport is easy, after 20km you find a boarder line....
Simon.
BURKINA IS THE BEST!!!!!
Well, I've been to Spain, Portugal, U.K., Ireland, Brazil,
Mexico, Monaco, and France. I would have to say that among
those, it would be a toss up between Ireland and Brazil.
I'm a sucker for green mountains and friendly people. I am
also encouraged by others, who seemed to be well-travelled,
that Ethiopia is their pick as I will be going there in a
few months.
And go to Granada, Sevilla, C≤rdoba, Madrid, Barcelona,
Toledo, Segovia, Avila, Almeria, Asturias, Cantabria,
Galicia...
But every place in the world has its charm.
.....Zimbabwe!!!!!!
1. Laos
2. Libya
it has to be the warm heart of africa.
i spent 2 months there living and working.
the people were so friendly. i'll never forget their happy
smiling faces and the kindness i was shown.
i will also never forget the word carlsberg!!!
any time i see it for sale in the west i think of malawi.
It's Namibia
for the pub life, friendly craic, and awesome scenery.
No doubt about it!!!
Got to be Syria - maddest people in the world
Greece is far beyond the BEST. Greece has the most
beautiful islands in the world. Go to Santorini, Corfu,
Rhodes, Crete.....THE BEST>>>>>>>>>>
Mate,
what are all you talking about after travelling around most
of the world and visiting 6 of the 7 continents Australia
is the and I repeat the only place on earth
Because I may have travelled extensively but
I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME and thats all that matters tome
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
.........
for the magic,mystery,memories and adventure,although that
was some time ago.
Anyone from Canada who craves days on the Beach at Nungwi
Zanzibar knows their shit and you all should end the
contest as a tie between those two. Canada and Zanzibar.
go!
Never been there, but Serbia's supposed to be quite hot!
Titter!
1. Venice - Italy, in winter; the most beautiful,
atmospheric city on earth.
2. Tanzania - the earth before man wrecked it
3. Australia - wish I'd emigrated there
4. Ireland - home
I'm so pleased that MADAGASCAR has only been mentioned once
(in passing,by someone who hasn't even been there). Part of
the reason that it is the best exotic locale on earth
(excluding my own country as patriotic fervour and
sentiment prevents me from nominating it in an unbiased
manner)is because there are none of you other knob-ends
there arguing about such trivial things as where the best
country on earth is. It is my deepest hope that the wailing
indri-indris, boggle-eyed chameleons, sexually-liberated
populants, proud baobabs, curious ringtailed lemurs, exotic
marine life, dinner-plate arachnids, sleeping boa-
constrictors and surreal landscapes remain free of all your
petty diatribes and pedantic worries. Stay out of my
obscenely overcrowded taxi-brousse (where even the driver
has somone sitting in his lap), don't eat my pain
d'chocolat (which is more delectable than any I ate in
Europe), keep your ugly untanned bods out of my piscines
naturelles (set in deep, dark sandstone canyons with lush
riparian vegetation abounding) and don't you dare let me
see you diving off my little island hideaway in the south-
east (which shits all over Nungwi). Keep your western
insanity ... I'm happy with my MADness.
3. Ecuador
2. New Zealand
1. Indonesia
Can we get some order please...? People nominating their
home country should say so - nothing against patriotism, but
nevertheless I'd take such opinions with a bucketfull of
salt. Secondly, tell us which countries/regions you actually
know before voting for one.
Okay, for me: Sao Tome! Medium-priced, tropical climate,
stunning natural beauty, no tourists, no security problems
whatsoever (rare in Central Africa), quiet end-of-the-world
atmosphere, romantic decaying colonial Portuguese flair.
(Have been to 80 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia - live
in Europe.)
Interesting to see the many votes for Ghana. I've heard
rumours about that place being very nice, but never saw it
expressed that clearly and "democratically". Guess I'll have
to go there!
South africa, with Ghana a close second!
Ya the happy smiles of that crazy and cozy place man.
Thailand too and also India.
everyone who has fallen in love w/ Mexico knows why it has
a magic that only exists there. But also beautiful are:
Guatemala, Bolivia, and Italy.
I find that every country in the world i unique and
beatuiful in its own way. My favourite spots so far,
however, are Kalahari Botswana, Easter Island Chile and
Devils Island French Guiana. Favourite continent would be
Africa, without a doubt.
Have fun and enjoy the world!
1. Nobody mentioned the Republic of Benin so far.
That's good. Let it remain a well-kept secret.
2. Greece.
3. France - not mentioned either. Why?
Turkey. Runner-ups: USA, India, Peru, Switzerland, Bolivia.
Ahvenanmaa
Oh yea
The best country in the world is Jajabo in the island of
Turpic...3 light years away from Orion...Visit there and be
happy chumps!
Sipping daquiries in the floridita bar Habana..........
The QUIRIMBA Islands in Mozambique,or the BAJUN islands in
Somalia,(with your own compressor).
Fabulous Iceland, it's just like the first morning of the
world !
Namibia for overseas travel - but nothing I've seen beats
what we've got in Aus, especially Kakadu (Namibia does
pretty much equal it though).