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Ok, so I haven't been to a particularly large amount of countries (18 to be exact). They are all European and North American. Hopefully I can make it 19 in January as I am planning a Lisbon trip. But here I'll describe, in one or two sentences, the props (and slops) of the countries I've been too. Feel free to regard it as a general travel thread though. By the way - I didn't really go to any resort type places (Egypt, Tunisian resorts) because it's not my thing. And also I'm not a corporate fag.
Scotland counts separately. But it is not included because I have not been there yet.
I go by UN countries otherwise. If you have been to South Sudan, do include it.
So (in no particular order)
Netherlands - My hometown. The land of weed, mills and things. Though I do like my little piece of heaven, and there are many many things about this place that appeal to me, it's just a little too quaint. Nice architecture, though. Also, it does get boring very fast. I mean, landscape is not our forte.
Denmark - Went there as a baby. I hear it's like Netherlands with a weirder language. Must return. I will know better then.
Luxembourg - As a baby too. I'm sure it's lovely. I'm sure I shat in it.
Canada - Wonderful country. The food is bad and the people can be on the iffy side (but at least they're not overly religious), but plenty of hospitality to be found. The landscapes are gorgeous. Canada makes me feel very happy inside. Also, they speak English. And yes, I've been to Quebec, but Quebec French is crazy. I would heartily recommend Canada to the traveller. Lots of things to see and do - lots of space, too. If you like solitude, it is perfect. Winters are awful though. Be prepared for some real cold.
United States - There's been some very hospitable people, but customs are retarded, the government was/is a piece of shit, and the food is awful. Like in Canada, it gets better the further you go away from the big cities - Los Angeles, for my money, is a hellhole. I would not want to live in LA. The scenery is frequently gorgeous. I guess it's also a matter of being in the right state. As a rule, anything the US has, Canada does better, apart from the fact Canada has no hot deserts. It is ideal for road tripping and driving around, though.
Belgium - Netherlands' little cousin. Not my favourite place to be, but it sure works. And the government/language thing is absolutely stupid. They have good food, though. Belgium is just like the family member you like visiting often but sometimes you just get sick of it.
France - Great scenery, good food, pity the French live there. That's France. I don't really get why France is so highly rated by people. It can be quaint in the countryside, but if gastronomy is all I'm going for then I can think of better places than France. Not the worst country in existence, but I don't think I want to go there often.
Germany - Efficient, precise, and fucking boring. Germany is like driving through a concrete wall. In Germany, things work, and people have a good life, though. Economically, I would love to work here. It's a pity that along with the good results they did not exactly create the fiesta atmosphere. German bread is fantastic, though.
Switzerland - Been there only for a day and it's a while back. I don't remember much except that Switzerland costs too much money, is neutral, and there are gorgeous mountains. Oh, and don't bother with Swiss German. It's really not German, whatever they tell you in the brochures.
Austria - Reminds me of Germany, only with more beer and prettier buildings. I hate to say that about Austria, because I know they don't want to be Germany II. It's not entirely the case. But like Germany, there's only so much of it you can take without wanting to escape up a mountain. Fortunately there are plenty.
Greece - Good food, wild people, pity it's way too fucking hot. I'm not such a partygoer. I will always hire a Greek cook for my food though. I fucking love Greek food. And the chicks are either gorgeous or bad.
Italy - Good food, lots of history - Rome is worth a visit. I like Italian warmth. Not the destination of my dreams, but they sure have a lot to talk about.
Vatican - It looks amazing. Pity it's owned by the Catholic Church.
Andorra - if you like neon lights and tax breaks, or enjoy skiing - I avoid all three
Spain - I did not fiesta enough here. Maybe I should go to Barcelona and do it. Pyrenees are worth a nice drive around. They are loco!
Czech Republic - Prague is gorgeous, well organised, they managed to speak English, and they have cheap food and good beer. If you want a good city trip, Prague should be on the top of your list. Don't forget the Jewish cemetery. You will laugh.
Iceland - Weirdest place I've ever been. There's not much people there, the atmosphere is provincial, quirky, but extremely hospitable, and the scenery is to die for. It's like a giant family decided to build a house on an Island, then had half their brothers move because it's wet, damp and cold. The ones that stayed built an ingenious way of life, but they still avoid going into the interior without uberprotection. Also, everyone you will meet and talk to will know the rest of town. Just because by town I mean five houses and they all eat hangikjot together. Or something. I really do love Iceland. One of the best trips.
England - Been there three times. London is too busy for me. Nice history, but the English give me the feeling they have still not yet figured out that despite them being from an island that doesn't mean you can do things the wrong way around. The language use is funny. The food is crap. I think I like Camden, though. Probably because it doesn't feel like England but more like a good goth party.
My favourite countries
1. Iceland
2. Canada
3. Czech Republic
4. Netherlands
5. Italy
Scotland counts separately. But it is not included because I have not been there yet.
I go by UN countries otherwise. If you have been to South Sudan, do include it.
So (in no particular order)
Netherlands - My hometown. The land of weed, mills and things. Though I do like my little piece of heaven, and there are many many things about this place that appeal to me, it's just a little too quaint. Nice architecture, though. Also, it does get boring very fast. I mean, landscape is not our forte.
Denmark - Went there as a baby. I hear it's like Netherlands with a weirder language. Must return. I will know better then.
Luxembourg - As a baby too. I'm sure it's lovely. I'm sure I shat in it.
Canada - Wonderful country. The food is bad and the people can be on the iffy side (but at least they're not overly religious), but plenty of hospitality to be found. The landscapes are gorgeous. Canada makes me feel very happy inside. Also, they speak English. And yes, I've been to Quebec, but Quebec French is crazy. I would heartily recommend Canada to the traveller. Lots of things to see and do - lots of space, too. If you like solitude, it is perfect. Winters are awful though. Be prepared for some real cold.
United States - There's been some very hospitable people, but customs are retarded, the government was/is a piece of shit, and the food is awful. Like in Canada, it gets better the further you go away from the big cities - Los Angeles, for my money, is a hellhole. I would not want to live in LA. The scenery is frequently gorgeous. I guess it's also a matter of being in the right state. As a rule, anything the US has, Canada does better, apart from the fact Canada has no hot deserts. It is ideal for road tripping and driving around, though.
Belgium - Netherlands' little cousin. Not my favourite place to be, but it sure works. And the government/language thing is absolutely stupid. They have good food, though. Belgium is just like the family member you like visiting often but sometimes you just get sick of it.
France - Great scenery, good food, pity the French live there. That's France. I don't really get why France is so highly rated by people. It can be quaint in the countryside, but if gastronomy is all I'm going for then I can think of better places than France. Not the worst country in existence, but I don't think I want to go there often.
Germany - Efficient, precise, and fucking boring. Germany is like driving through a concrete wall. In Germany, things work, and people have a good life, though. Economically, I would love to work here. It's a pity that along with the good results they did not exactly create the fiesta atmosphere. German bread is fantastic, though.
Switzerland - Been there only for a day and it's a while back. I don't remember much except that Switzerland costs too much money, is neutral, and there are gorgeous mountains. Oh, and don't bother with Swiss German. It's really not German, whatever they tell you in the brochures.
Austria - Reminds me of Germany, only with more beer and prettier buildings. I hate to say that about Austria, because I know they don't want to be Germany II. It's not entirely the case. But like Germany, there's only so much of it you can take without wanting to escape up a mountain. Fortunately there are plenty.
Greece - Good food, wild people, pity it's way too fucking hot. I'm not such a partygoer. I will always hire a Greek cook for my food though. I fucking love Greek food. And the chicks are either gorgeous or bad.
Italy - Good food, lots of history - Rome is worth a visit. I like Italian warmth. Not the destination of my dreams, but they sure have a lot to talk about.
Vatican - It looks amazing. Pity it's owned by the Catholic Church.
Andorra - if you like neon lights and tax breaks, or enjoy skiing - I avoid all three
Spain - I did not fiesta enough here. Maybe I should go to Barcelona and do it. Pyrenees are worth a nice drive around. They are loco!
Czech Republic - Prague is gorgeous, well organised, they managed to speak English, and they have cheap food and good beer. If you want a good city trip, Prague should be on the top of your list. Don't forget the Jewish cemetery. You will laugh.
Iceland - Weirdest place I've ever been. There's not much people there, the atmosphere is provincial, quirky, but extremely hospitable, and the scenery is to die for. It's like a giant family decided to build a house on an Island, then had half their brothers move because it's wet, damp and cold. The ones that stayed built an ingenious way of life, but they still avoid going into the interior without uberprotection. Also, everyone you will meet and talk to will know the rest of town. Just because by town I mean five houses and they all eat hangikjot together. Or something. I really do love Iceland. One of the best trips.
England - Been there three times. London is too busy for me. Nice history, but the English give me the feeling they have still not yet figured out that despite them being from an island that doesn't mean you can do things the wrong way around. The language use is funny. The food is crap. I think I like Camden, though. Probably because it doesn't feel like England but more like a good goth party.
My favourite countries
1. Iceland
2. Canada
3. Czech Republic
4. Netherlands
5. Italy
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