I've now journeyed through about 160 countries, and my friends often ask me which ones I like the most and where I'd go back to.
So I made a map. Blue = visited. Grey = never been.
Nothing will make me return to the Dominican Republic, Senegal, Nigeria, Djibouti, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Palau or Papua New Guinea. It's just sad — way too many people trapped in a self-perpetuating misdevelopment hell.
And then there are others, among them 'developed' nations, where they pick their immigration officers from the garbage chute.
Some are just alright. You go in and out, just like breathing. Won't even notice.
The countries I truly long to visit over and over again are marked in Dark Blue. These are the places my soul has resonated with, whether for their awe-inspiring nature or cutting-edge cities, tranquility or social vibrancy, cultures that carry lessons, otherworldly uniqueness, soulful and authentic people, eye contact that matters, or a combination of all of them!
To make it perfect, fly via MCT, SIN, MUC, PDL or NGO.
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