Which countries should I go to to do a world tour?

[Smartman5]

There are nearly 250 countries in the world. It is impossible to go to all of these in a world tour, but at least a world tour can be done by dividing the continents into regions. From this point of view, which countries should you go to, where should you visit? I think Turkey is a country that should definitely be visited. and others?

[Jackblue]

I have spent a lot of time in three countries in Asia:

1. China safest country you will ever go to as long as you don't annoy the Government. You can see the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

2. India, if you want to test how much you can endure that is the place to go. Poverty there is by far the worst I have ever seen, plus to endure Indian curry you have to really know how to handle spicy food. Many tourist sights are there, but be forwarned, except maybe in Mumbai you can't escape the poverty anywhere you go. There really are no such things as "wealthy Indian neighborhoods," everbody just kind of lives together.

3. Indonesia, I only went to Jakarta, and while I was there was swamped with work so I didn't visit the big tourist place Bali. It is pleasant and tropical. Don't go there if you like to drink though. Alcohol is taxed like crazy. Illegal stuff is available for cheaper prices, but it is extemely dangerous. I don't remember there being a lot of sights to see, I think most people go for the beaches.

[Smartman5]

yes I have never visited but Indonesia is a beautiful country. I don't think China is reliable at least their food is extremely disgusting plus the risk of counterfeit money is too high. And again, China is a dirty country. As for India, yes, it is a very, very poor country, and it is not safe at all. theft is too much. Very bad things happened to a relative of mine in India. I felt very bad while listening to it. I haven't visited any of these countries, that's just what I've heard.

[Jackblue]

Chinese food isn't so bad when you get used to it. You can try beef dumplings of course along with steamed egg dishes, tofu, quail eggs, and if you can handle message peanuts cooked in the spice go really well with rice. Never heard of counterfeit money being an issue in China. Truth be told, Chinese people usually just use their phones to pay for stuff these days. Americans are actually kind of falling behind, as we still use debit cards and paper menus in restaurants instead of QR codes to download the menu.

[Smartman5]

Some Chinese dishes may be good, but I don't like Chinese food in general, as they mostly consist of disgusting animals such as snakes and crocodiles. Regarding fake money, a relative of mine said that 3 people got into a taxi in China and the taxi driver gave fake money. One of them noticed the situation and argued with the driver and exchanged it for real money.

[Jackblue]

It is only some wealthy chinese who like exotic meat that eat those sorts or things. Ordinary chinese people eat noodles, vegetables, and rice with a little meat (chicken, pork, or beef) and fish. If you go there it is just important to stay away from places like Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. In terms of your friends, I guess the guy just thought because they were foreigners he could cheat them easily. That inevitably happens to Americans abroad, business is business.

[Smartman5]

I understand. another relative of mine was held hostage in India for days. he was injected with a very high dose of drugs. Before all this happened, from the time he got off the plane, an Indian man followed him, who helped him a lot in India, but at the same time dragged him into a trap. then disappeared. My relative was drugged for days. Eventually, the diplomatic authorities stepped in and rescued him and sent him back to his country. what do you think about that?

[Jackblue]

In India, doesn't surprise me. I went there for four months with a study abroad group, nothing happened to any of us apart from one of the women getting her butt groped in public, but the study abroad company that took us doesn't go to India anymore, it has become too dangerous.

[Smartman5]

Yeah

[KostasKouvalis]

Yeah, I was actually gonna suggest the eastern Mediterranean, as you can visit three continents. So yes, I would definitely suggest Turkey and from there visit Greece, the maybe hop over to Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Egypt

[Smartman5]

Why only them? And have you ever visited Turkey?

[KostasKouvalis]

Because they're close to each other. And yes, I have

[Smartman5]

Yes, these countries are close to each other. When did you visit Turkey and where did you go?

[KostasKouvalis]

September 2020 during COVID
Antalya region, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and the Lycian Coast

[Smartman5]

You have visited many beautiful places. Did you ride a balloon in Cappadocia? Where are you from?

[KostasKouvalis]

I did. USA

[Smartman5]

Very nice

[Guy13]

Where are you from?

[Smartman5]

Turkey

[Guy13]

6 months ViSA 2 months at each place? New Zealand, Australia, and hop over to Thailand across the International Dateline?

[Smartman5]

Nice

[Guy13]

New Zealand and Australia are relatively expensive. Thailand is not. Get an air mileage/hotel too VISA credit card. It pays off after three flights or so.