Most Amazing Country You Visited? And Why?
 

What's the most amazing place you've been to and what inspired you or fascinated you or amazed you? Actually, focus on amazed as it matches my thread title exactly. :1orglaugh

We have done a bit of traveling in the last few years and while we saw some stunning places, I think the thing that Amazed me was watching my son as he experienced the places and things we did.

The Joy, the sadness, Terror ( roller coasters ) The loving look when he finds something he wants to buy.

Kyrgyzstan

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Nepal in 2012. Beautiful place.

The outskirts of the sahara dessert with quad bikes...probably the most beautiful place I will ever see...

Florida, the people are special.

Never travelled ...

New Zealand - It's stunning...

Easter island, beautiful place, warm people.

The Philippines, I love it there, the people are so happy everywhere, even the ones starving still have smiles on their faces. And they treat you like gold because your from America. Aside from that it's always warm and the beaches etc. are great, crystal clear water etc.

Egypt.. for a lot of reasons but i suppose the most useless explanation was the metal detector at the airport.. thing goes off, no metal but nipple rings which they can see on the scanner (never has tripped before, so they have some serious detection). So the man grabs my nipple. i wince and pull back, everyone grabs guns, i pull my shirt up and everyone with guns starts pissing themselves laughing

Up in the High Atlas, you dont expect it to be beautiful, but it is stunning.

Which particular city are you talking about?

So true, Filipinos are some of the happiest people on planet earth. They have a great attitude....

Boracay Beach!

I've been to 12 different countries.

I went to Switzerland when I was a kid and would love to go back again so I can explore the country as an adult. But the one country that stands out the most was England. I am a huge WWII buff and I feel like I've read so much about England and it was EXACTLY what I had expected. My first trip I was there completely by myself and did exactly what I wanted in London, and the second time I was at the Dating Factory UK office in Somerset in the country which was unique - when you go to a foreign country you tend to say in hotels and do the tourist things and don't see the real country and how the citizens live; During my second trip to the UK I stayed in a (very small) hotel, but also spent a lot of time in people's houses and even visited a local school which was interesting.

The country I want to see the most is Italy. I am a huge WWII buff, so Germany and France rank up there too.

No particular city - I do love Christchurch though - It's terrible what happened...

I lived in Dunedin for a few years - It has a bad rep, but is actually great if you stay for a while and get into the culture of the place.....

The South Island in general is stunning - You will never forget the sight of the fjords on the west coast - Incredible...

I've travelled most of the world, but Australia and New Zealand would have to be the two most amazing countries - the flora, fauna and natural features just can't be found anywhere else.

The Greek Islands. When I stand on the cliffs and look out into the ocean I can understand how they ancient Greeks came up with all of those myths. Also the nude volleyball on the beach was a lovely time. Also the produce grown in that soil from volcanic ash tasted like nothing I have ever eaten.

Also I am happy that I travelled many of the goat fucker countries before 9/11. I got to the city of Petra in Jordan that was carved out of the mountainsides thousands of years ago.

Australia is pretty impressive as well - The sheer scale of the place is breathtaking - Places like Airlie Beach and Byron Bay were great when I was there in the 90's - I hope they haven't changed too much...

Petra is on my bucket list...

Singapore. It's the most beautiful place in the world. Orchard Road is like Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive. Cleanest country in the world too.

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Development is killing the NSW coast unfortunately.

I afraid that might be the case...

It's a great place.... probably the most modern, well designed, well planned, presented and cleanest city/state in the world. It's also very small, extremely expensive. and populated by people who are obsessed with their smart phones. Spend any time on the SG metro and you're more likely to see someone's face as reflection in their smart phone than you are by looking at them :1orglaugh

SG also has one of the highest GDP capita incomes in the world - higher than UK and US as far as I am aware.

I was in Boracay in March. And yes I have to agree, the Philippines tops the list of one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. But Boracay is a bit touristy. If you're planning a trip to the Philippines, you need to go to the island of Palawan and visit El Nido. It is absolutely stunning. And yes, it really does look like this picture. Even better.


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Damn - That's going on my bucket list - I love that sort of thing...

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I stayed here for a while - It's Kaiteriteri on the South island of NZ - Just up the coast is the Abel Tasman National Park - It gets even better.....

For last two year more incredible was Tokyo, Kyoto and Tasmania Island (South Australia) with unique Tasmanian Devil

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That does look beautiful and that's definitely a part of the world I want to visit.


If you do visit the Philippines, you might also want to make time for Myanmar. Myanmar is still very culturally intact, meaning not yet overly influenced by outside culture and business. It is under a military dictatorship however and you should do your research and know what you're getting into. But it is a beautiful and fascinating place.

This image is Bagan.

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Serbia... Because of that douche crusfisio or however its spelled

Myanmar 100% on my list...... looks fascinating.

Is it cheap for the living?

California because of the fruits and nuts!

I didn't look into the expenses of living there, but I will say there are a lot of very poor people there. Nothing we did was expensive by any means and nice accommodations were very reasonable. Know that most places don't accept electronic payments so you need the Myanmar currency, but they will happily accept US dollars in most places. One caveat, your US bills have to be in pristine condition. No folds, tears, marks, blemishes of any kind. They must literally be in mint condition or they won't take your money. Larger bills preferred.

Until the last 5 years or so, you were required to be accompanied by a "guide" when visiting Myanmar. This is no longer the case, but know you will be watched everywhere you go. It isn't a creepy thing and I think the governments biggest concern is what the locals might tell YOU and not the other way around. The people of Myanmar were very nice and many wanted to practice their English with us and ask questions about America. Seriously do some research before going so that you can adequately appreciate what you experience there.

Kind of an odd soundtrack to this, but some great images in this video.

Most beautifull the Philippines, Palawan being the best part imho. Waking up here in the morning is just amazing. Small reef in front, mantas, turtles, just amazing.

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Most impressive, Cambodia. Loved that country. Followed by Vietnam.

Best experience, eye to eye with a wild Orang Utan in Borneo jungle.

Most relaxed, Nicaragua. Traveled around there this year with the wifey and our 3 year old. Very nice people and helpfull.

Damn I love traveling :thumbsup

Thinking about Laos for the next trip allthough Myamar sounds great too.

Cuba. The people are great.

This is FUCKING AWESOME!! :2 cents:

Yeah, everyone has unique taste so some will enjoy certain places more than others! :2 cents: :thumbsup

Which island was the one with the naked Volley Ball ?

I'll second that. Cambodia was fascinating. Must see: Angor Wat.


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Jups, impressive to say the least

YES! It really is.

Stunning crystal blue water. Beautiful landscape. Friendly people. White beaches.

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And if you make it to Puerta Princessa, subterranean river tours.

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