Top 5 Place/Countries I Want To Visit Someday

[YaBaba]

1. Morocco

Morocco is so beautiful. Not just physically but environmentally as well. I have had a few Morocco friends and am currently learning Arabic with a Moroccan.

Almost every Moroccans I have spoken with so far have made me feel awe at their friendliness.

2. Switzerland

I have been seeing so many travel pictures of Switzerland on Instagram! It looks beautiful.

3. London

Every since I was 9 I have been intrigued by London. However, I heard that it is very similar to New York which makes me want to re-think about London since I am not a fan of New York.

4. Indonesia

This is a recent favorite. I have a pen pal from there and she has mentioned a few things about the country and her favorite hobbies. One of them includes hiking. It's the way she described it, that if I want to try hiking, it has to be there. : D Kind of silly.

5. Dubai

Even since I was 16, Dubai intrigued me. Not the fancy side of it because first it's way too expensive for me; and second I am more into nature. However, whenever I was in the Dubai airport, I had the urge to get out even if for a second.

[spuitkaas]

1. Been there, never want to return. I went to Marrakech and 1 day Casablanca and I've never been treated so hostile and rude. People pulling your arms, groping in big crowds and just constantly harassing and lying to you. I had to become rude later because they won't leave you alone. Casablanca was a lot better, but still not the greatest city ever. I recommend Turkey more. If you don't have a tough skin and you're not going with a tall man, I don't recommend going there.
2. Switzerland is a really cool country but expensive.
3. London is okay, but kinda boring in my opinion. Nothing special.
4. Never been there
5. Never been there, but it doesn't look good in my opinion.

[BlueCoyote]

They are all very nice places except from Dubai. Sorry Dubai people but I don't get what's cool about it. I don't get why people go there. It's literally a bunch of skyscrapers built into a desert. The only thing you can do there is shopping expensive stuff and maybe go on a desert tour (but you can also do that latter thing in Morocco). There's no beautiful old architecture, no impressive nature, no interesting culture (museums etc.)... it's literally just a bunch of very rich expats and local oil sheiks showing off their wealth.

[YaBaba]

you are right. I don't find dubai interesting in that regard but it's kind of this silly thing with me where when I was 16, my friend made a joke that whoever sits next to me on the plane would be my husband, but no one did. So ever since that every time I have stepped into Dubai's airport I get this "gut" feeling that he is there.

[BlueCoyote]

Haha, that's actually quite adorable :-). Maybe he's just waiting for the right moment to come out and get to know you...

[YaBaba]

hahah thank you ^_^ = D

[curiousnorway]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates do also have laws which discriminate women, LGBT+ and there's strict religious laws in that country. You aren't allowed to show too much skin, eating what you want to or drinking alcohol. My point is that the country is very strict and do have some similar view as Saudi Arabia and other Middle eastern countries, even though there's some differences. It's not a free country like most Western countries and therefor you should be aware of many things before traveling to that place. It have a difference view at human rights as well.

[YaBaba]

@curiousnorway honestly dude Dubai is fine.

[Ironlak282]

I wouldn't go to Dubai because I don't respect how the country is run. In fact some of the places there look beautiful but i'm to much of a liberal to have any fun in a country like that.

[BlueCoyote]

@Ironlak282 I totally agree with you but personally, I just love traveling too much to follow my political beliefs. If I wouldn't go anywhere where I disagree with the government and how things are run, I could probably not get out of western Europe anymore ;-). For example I've lived both in the US (during the Bush-era) as well as in South Korea. I strongly disagree with both governments but it was still lots of fun. But, at the same time, I do have a lot of respect for people like you. I think it's cool if you can go through with your convictions and protest by not going somewhere.

[Ironlak282]

Haha it's less of a noble sacrifice more so that I don't think I'd enjoy it, although there is a bit of that. I don't really like how the US is run either but I'm still going there because it's a less oppressive place.

[curiousnorway]

@Ironlak282 You have a good point. Some countries are just worse than other, I thinks. I mean, I don't think I would enjoy all the countries in this world if I traveled.

[DaniaMQ]

@BlueCoyote Yeah that's true. And the weather there in summer... R. I. P... lol

[madhatters4]

aside from london i agree i want to visit all those places... only reason i say aside from london is because i've been there

morocco is very high on my list as is indonesia and switzerland

[YaBaba]

Did anything stand out in London? I mean environmentally?

[madhatters4]

it's an interesting place. tons of history in parts but also a lot of that history was destroyed so it's sort of a tale of two cities. one that is hundreds of years old and one that is very modern.

parts are extremely expensive but you can find areas that are more reasonable... they are more fun to me but it's always changing since as soon as a new neighborhood gets popular it becomes expensive.

i like the weather there, if that's what you mean by environment. it's typically fairly mild. similar to weather in the northeast US (like NY, NJ, PA) although often cloudier due to it being an island

[YaBaba]

oh wow sounds cool ^_^ Thank you!

[1truekhaleesi]

These all sound like great places. I've been bit the travel bug so there's a ton of places I want to go. I actually went to London last year and I would say it reminds me of San Francisco but it's smaller and I felt safer. I felt safe enough to go out by myself but I was taking that trip with my sister and wanted to spend time with her. I've never been to New York so I can't say it's not like New York. But I've heard New Yorkers are rude and people from London were super nice. My sister and I were staying in Westminster which was near Buckingham Palace. And when we came back to London, we stayed in the Soho district and they were just as nice there.

[YaBaba]

thanks for sharing that :)

[Anonymous]

TRY SINGAPORE. ITS AMAZING.

the city is beautiful, the skyline is breathtaking. it also one of the most cleanest countries in the world. its modern and sleek but there's also greenery and trees everywhere. Also, people from all around the world live in singapore so you're able to encounter the different cultures everywhere. i loved it there. try searching up pictures on google and you will see a little peek of singapore but trust me, there's so much more than what the pictures portray.

i really hope you have the chance to go visit singapore. its fantastic.

[YaBaba]

oooh sounds interesting. I will research more on it :)

[AlwaysBelieving]

I already visited Switzerland. It was fun. I'd also like to visit the others safe for Dubai. As @BlueCoyote said, nothing "much" about it. I'd rather visit Abu Dhabi to see why Garfield always sent Nermal there. Man I watched a lot of cartoons in my youth.

[YaBaba]

Did you go solo in Switzerland?

[AlwaysBelieving]

Went with parents when I was 23. Next time I want to go with the gal I'm in love with. Now if only she would be a perminant fixture in my life.

[YaBaba]

ah cool :D good luck!

[Katerina_Belle]

London isn't like New York... New York is very flashy and in your face in my opinion (I'm not hating, I love it!) but London has more traditional style buildings and there's a lot more culture there, also London is huge, Central London is where you'd get your Big Ben, parliament buildings, London Eye, extremely busy shopping Oxford Street etc and then you have you Norht, East, West, and South... the West end and Central is the rich and posh areas.

[YaBaba]

London sounds fascinating now :)

[ArabianPwincess197]

Agreed but its also quite overcrowded lol

[curiousnorway]

Countries I wants to visit.
- Venice, Italy
- Wien, Austria
- Lego land, Denmark (Due childhood memory)
- China (Even though it's a communist country. I'm born there. So why not? It's not the worst country though.)

I wouldn't visit Dubai, since United Arab Emirates have screwed up laws that discriminate women etc. and have very strict laws. I've been in London before and I do recommend it strongly. Paris is also a very beautiful place.

[YaBaba]

I am cool with the laws. It doesn't bother me.
And awesome, London is on my list 8)
I am not that into Paris for some reason

[curiousnorway]

K.

For me human rights are very important and therefor I doesn't want to support a country I'm strictly disagree with like UAE. They have a lot of money, so you're not going to boycott them if you doesn't travel there. But you do "promote" the country and make it look good with your tourism, something it doesn't deserve in my opinion. Women have very few rights there and it's very strict rules there. Watch out what you eats, drinks, wears etc. and you would be fine. I recommend you to have a male relative with you who can follow you, in order to avoid trouble. Don't travel there alone.

[YaBaba]

the women don't there seem to complain. If you mean burkha, or whatever, then those who practice Islam actually PREFERS to have that law of covering up.
It's those who loves to show off skin that think those women are being oppressed.
-_-

[curiousnorway]

It's not exactly democracy or freedom speech there. So you can't expect complains.

[YaBaba]

well, I do talk to Muslims from different countries after all, including Dubai, and no Muslim women have shared their rage against laws for covering up.
It is one thing for you to say you don't like covering but completely another and quite ignorant of you to claim that those women have no rights, esp when the women have no complains for that matter.

[curiousnorway]

But according to the Norwegian medias, Norwegian Amnesty I. and the Norwegian government's page UAE breaks the human rights.

[Cloudy25]

I haven't traveled much, so my destination list involves practically the entire world lol just looking forward to being an exchange student in a few years or maybe I'll try studying abroad for real hmm. For vacation i guess first destination would be somewhere in Spain. Oh i've already been there now when i think about it, but I'd still go there again anyway. After that I'd probably try Russia or something.

[loveisbeautiful]

Indonesia, is a place I would pick as well. I also have a friend who lives there and I've always been into Asian culture and the more he teaches me about it the more interested I become. So, that would be on my list as well.

[kitty71]

My top 5 are the same as yours but I will lke to add more though such Greece, Colorado, NYC, Singapur, New Zealand and Australia (although the idea of being in a plane like 15 hours is not something I like to do), Hawaii,

[JoyGirl]

Yes, those look nice.
I want to go to...
•Sydney, Australia
•Paris, France
•London
•Indonesia
**The list goes on**
@skeptic002 Your paying. = )

[skeptic002]

nooooooooooo lolzzz your paying

[COCOCHANEL]

that picture of switzerland makes me want to go there. london look nices too, especially the architecture.

[ArabianPwincess197]

Nice Take, Morroco and Switzerland are on my lists too :)

[JustCallMeLeon]

1-Las Vegas
2-New York
3-Dubai
4-Japan
5-Russia

Basically everywhere the culture is really different.

[curiousnorway]

Why would you visit Dubai and Russia? They doesn't have very good human rights there. It's not exactly unsafe for tourists, but it do unconsciously "promote" the country and gives it a better appearance than necessary.

[JustCallMeLeon]

@curiousnorway can't be that dangerous. Plus i won't start exploring the dark corners...

[curiousnorway]

In Russia you're safe as long you doesn't discuss politics or are a LGBT person. If you're one, don't come out in that country.

In Dubai you would be safe as long you're following dress codes, doesn't drink alcohol and watch out what you're eating, following all the rules, and you're especially safe since you're a guy. Women doesn't have the same rights or safeness as men. Recommend you to do a lot research before traveling.

[JustCallMeLeon]

@curiousnorway Appreciate the advice.

[Iraqveteran666]

I've seen the middle east it's just sand and more sand. Scandinavia would be good though

[RichardWilson]

Not really. Well, maybe Saudi is, but some of the countries have mountains, forests, ancient ruins and even snow.

[Iraqveteran666]

@RichardWilson lots of camels too

[YaBaba]

yeah camel is true.

[RichardWilson]

Those are some great choices.
Mine would have to be

1. Turkey
2. Italy
3. Morocco
4. India
5. Southern Mexico (Chiapas and Yucatan)

We should go to Morocco together. LOL

[RichardWilson]

Not a huge fan of megacities like London. I wanted to visit when I was little but not anymore, especially after I heard how rude the people are and all the ridiculous things that can get you in trouble.
Dubai, I never had any interest in, but my crush is from there (the one I told you about with green olives), and the way she describes it, it actually sounds interesting. Contrary to popular belief, it's not actually that expensive. I too am interested in the "other" side of Dubai.
Americans need a VISA to the UAE, but I read they'll issue you one at the airport.

[YaBaba]

I want to go to Italy and India too but India is kind of same as my own country, and the only thing I know about Italy is the little square where they sell gelato. :D

lol sure :D I will introduce you to my moroccan friend : D

I thought people were nice in London. I want to go there mostly because of the ground. They have my favorite ground all around the city I believe.
omg omg are you serious? She lives there? So is she an arab or something? Do you know what's so cool? My crush kind of lives there too. ^_^

That's what he said too, but still sounds kind of intimidating whenever I search about Dubai and its cost.

[RichardWilson]

I see. What country is THAT? I am afraid that I would get sick in India. I would maybe visit the southern states, where there are less people. I wanna go to Ladakh too, but Ladakh isn't really typical India. Rajasthan is also cool. And I have a bit of a thing for Indian girls. LOL

LOL. Don't know the gelato square. Can't believe you know nothing about Italy. Research it NOW!

Oh no. Most English are already rude, and Londoners have a reputation of being the rudest. Even English themselves admit they are rude. An English lady once told me in London you can get the cops called on you for saying "Good morning" in the tube.
Most of the Brits I met abroad were REALLY cool. But they are completely different over there.

She's half Arab half Pakistani. WOW! Are you serious? That's crazy! What ethnicity is he?

My crush said if you're going there for the luxury tourism it's REALLY expensive, but food and transportation is actually really cheap. The exchange rate for Americans is REALLY good.

[YaBaba]

Yes, I think you will. My native country is Bangladesh, right next to India. When I went to visit there about 3 years ago, I got really sick. It was bad but of you wanna go to India, don't let it stop you :D Just be prepared, with medicines I guess.

I have heard of Rajesthan. I am not sure if it's in Jaipur/ or they are completely different but I really wanted to go to Jaipur. It looks really cool.

haha :D Maybe I will

I thought most people in London were Indians, or South Asians. I will ask my friend for more on this. She lives there.

Wow, that's so cool 8) : D
And he is Pakistani :p haha

Yeah, I guess that makes more sense. That gives me hope again :D I really want to go there someday.

[ArabianPwincess197]

Turkey and Italy are on my list too lol. Where in Turkey do you want to go?

[RichardWilson]

@Yababa

I know where it is. Oh wow! Are you serious? And you're from there and got sick, so I will probably get sick for sure. I'm really scared to visit now. I got food poisoning in Peru and it is an experience I would rather not have again. I found a really cheap tour to Sri Lanka, but traveling with a guide doesn't guarantee you won't get sick. I DO NOT wanna end up in a South Asian hospital.
We have a lot of Punjabi people here, and they have a festival each year, but it's not the same as actually going to India. Plus the architecture.
Yeah, Jaipur is in Rajasthan. I wanna go to Jaisalmer, Ellora and Tamil Nadu.

Not true. There is a significant Indian and Pakistani population, but the majority of the population is White.

[RichardWilson]

@ArabianPwincess197 Mainly Cappadocia, Istanbul, Ephisus, Antalya and maybe Anatolia and Kurdistan. It would also be cool to visit the European section and some of the small islands, as they aren't very touristy.
Where in Italy do you wanna go?

[YaBaba]

lol yes, I didn't get food poisoning though. Mine was due to extreme heat. For some reason I couldn't handle it. However, I did lose my appetite. Could not eat much.

: D Wow you know a lot about India.

I didn't know that. That's interesting.
I agree about the festival part. They are just not the same. It's more fun and lively back home.

[RichardWilson]

I know a lot about a lot of places.

Oh dear. When where you there? I almost got heat stroke in the desert once.
Everyone says September and October are really the only times you can visit South Asia if you want good weather.

This Indian guy told me if you eat vegetables and drink Cola you will fine, but I'm not so sure.

[RichardWilson]

LOL. Indian people are always so SHOCKED that I know so much about India and its various ethnic groups.

[YaBaba]

haha yeah, : D 'cause you know more than I know of my "own" place though it's more of a neighbor.

I went there on April and stayed till May I think.

If you like vegetable, you will be good I guess. I am against cola. Not good for you.
I only drank lassi, for lunch, dinner, breakfast. Sometimes my relatives forced me to eat the traditional food they cooked for me, but I could not swallow 'cause I really lost my appetite. Even for junk foods like chips, chocolates etc.

I was only able to drink lassi and occasionally eat pani puri.

People there told me to visit during November. So I guess those months are ideal.
But it's not that convenient to go during that time.

Desert? Which country?

[RichardWilson]

Well, there are Bengali people in India. And Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Indians and Nepalese are pretty similar ethnically. Are you Muslim? I know most Bangladeshis are Muslim.
My crush likes Pani Puri. I wanted to try some, but the Indian place in my town doesn't have it.

USA. It was in New Mexico mid summer. Big mistake.

[YaBaba]

Yes, true
Yup, I am. I think 85% of Bengalis in Bangladesh are Muslims.
But tbh not all of them are practicing; and too many violence there during election or something. It's crazy but I still like my country; esp my relatives.

I think all South Asian girls love pani puri. It's such a favorite.
There was a movie, where the guy and girl do this pani puri completion. You should try it with your crush , lol.

Yes, I know, lesson learned though I feel like I will repeat the mistake.

[ArabianPwincess197]

In Italy -venice and milan,
Turkey - Instanbul.

[RichardWilson]

@ArabianPwincess197 Venice and Istanbul seem cool. Millan seems kind of boring.

[ArabianPwincess197]

What would you recommend then?

[RichardWilson]

@ArabianPwincess197 Verona and Lake Garda and you gotta do the Cinque Terre.

[ArabianPwincess197]

Noted, thanks :) have you been Italy?

[RichardWilson]

@ArabianPwincess197 No. But I REALLY want to. My friend's been to Rome and Venice and my friend was stationed near Venice.

[ArabianPwincess197]

Yeah it is a really nice place :)

[RichardWilson]

@ArabianPwincess197 What country are you from?

[ArabianPwincess197]

UK..

[RichardWilson]

@ArabianPwincess197 Oh. I thought you were from the Middle East. LOL

[ArabianPwincess197]

Lol nope

[Anonymous]

Switzerland is so beautiful but damn expensive. Only retired people with wrinkled skins and penises and some money to spend can go there to enjoy the country fully.

[John_Doesnt]

I've been to all of those places and they are very dangerous for tourists. Bring some protection like a gun or bodyguard.

[BlueCoyote]

I doubt you're telling the truth about having traveled to these places. If you had been to Switzerland, you'd know it's one of the safest countries in the world, far safer than the US will ever be.

London and Cambodia aren't dangerous either.

[Anonymous]

Is that an ocean in Dubai? In the middle of the desert? It's not man made is it?

[YaBaba]

I think it is

[curiousnorway]

I'm not sure about the ocean. But some of the sand island in Dubai are man made.

[Anonymous]

WHAT ABout canada? wow why is Canada not in there. you're so rude

[YaBaba]

I like Canada but not on the top 5 list

[Secretgardenblood]

I invites my country (in Turkey)

[YaBaba]

oh yeah Turkey seems interesting too