All the Countries I’ve Visited: Complete Travel List with Highlights (32 Countries)
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Austria • Belgium • Brazil • Canada • Cyprus • Czech Republic • Denmark • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany • Greece • Hungary • Ireland • Israel • India • Italy • Luxembourg • Maldives • Netherlands • Norway • Poland • Portugal • Qatar • Romania • Serbia • Slovenia • Spain • Switzerland • Turkey • United Kingdom • USA
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Spain
Why go: Big cities + beach escapes + food pilgrimages (Basque pintxos, Andalusian tapas).
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Great for: City breaks (Madrid/Barcelona), coastline road trips, art & architecture.
Switzerland
Why go: Lakes and Alps with flawless trains; easy scenic days from Zurich/Geneva/Lucerne.
Best time: Jun–Sep (hikes), Dec–Mar (ski).
Great for: Panoramic rail, mountain towns, winter sports.
United Kingdom
Why go: World-class museums, theatre, parks; easy day trips by rail.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: London culture, heritage towns (Oxford/Cambridge/Bath), pub dining.
Belgium
Why go: Compact culture hit—Grand Place, art nouveau, chocolate; Bruges/Ghent by train.
Best time: Apr–Sep.
Great for: Weekend city breaks, museums, beer & chocolate trails.
Germany
Why go: Berlin creativity, Munich tradition, Rhine castles by rail.
Best time: May–Sep; Dec for markets.
Great for: History, beer gardens, Christmas markets.
Italy
Why go: Gallery mornings, trattoria afternoons, golden-hour piazzas.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Great for: City art (Rome/Florence/Milan), coastal detours, food lovers.
Romania
Why go: Transylvania towns, Carpathian views, great value road trips.
Best time: May–Oct.
Great for: Medieval centers (Brașov/Sibiu), castles, mountain drives.
France
Why go: Art, pâtisserie, varied day trips (Versailles, Lyon, Riviera).
Best time: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Great for: Museums, café culture, riverside evenings.
Israel
Why go: Layered history meets Mediterranean living.
Best time: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Great for: Jerusalem heritage, Tel Aviv food & beaches.
Portugal
Why go: Lisbon one-night magic, Porto riverside ease, surf within an hour.
Best time: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Great for: Viewpoints, tram snaps, fado, pastries in Belém.
Austria
Why go: Vienna cafés and classical music; Wachau wine day trips.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Dec (Christmas).
Great for: Culture weekends, grand coffee houses.
Cyprus
Why go: Mediterranean beaches, villages, mezze feasts, ancient sites.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Great for: Sun escapes, easy self-drive loops.
Finland
Why go: Nordic design, nature close to the city, sauna culture.
Best time: May–Sep (city/nature), Dec–Mar (snow).
Great for: Helsinki design walks, archipelago ferries.
India
Why go: Monumental history, spice-rich food trails, vibrant markets.
Best time: Nov–Mar (varies by region).
Great for: Golden Triangle highlights, regional cuisine.
Poland
Why go: Atmospheric old towns (Kraków/Gdańsk), contemporary art, value dining.
Best time: May–Sep; Dec for markets.
Great for: City breaks, history walks.
Slovenia
Why go: Lake Bled charm, Ljubljana’s river cafés, easy hikes.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Short nature-city combos.
Turkey
Why go: Istanbul layers of history, Bosphorus sunsets, bazaar energy.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Great for: City culture, food tours, ferry rides.
USA
Why go: Museum powerhouses and national-park gateways.
Best time: Spring/Autumn (varies by region).
Great for: City itineraries + scenic add-ons.
Brazil
Why go: Rio’s skyline—mountain, jungle, ocean—plus live music.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Beaches, viewpoints (Sugarloaf/Corcovado).
Canada
Why go: Big nature, friendly cities, craft coffee scenes.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Urban + outdoors combos.
Czech Republic
Why go: Prague’s bridges, castles, and beer halls.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Great for: Romantic cityscapes, architecture.
Denmark
Why go: Copenhagen cycling culture, New Nordic food.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Design, canals, bakeries.
Estonia
Why go: Tallinn’s medieval core meets digital nation vibes.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Old town wanders, cafés.
Hungary
Why go: Budapest baths, Danube views, ruin bars.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Great for: Thermal spas, night scenes.
Ireland
Why go: Story-rich pubs, coastal drives, green countryside.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Music nights, day trips.
Luxembourg
Why go: Clifftop old town, quick nature access.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Short, elegant city break.
Maldives
Why go: Overwater calm, gin-clear lagoons.
Best time: Nov–Apr.
Great for: Honeymoon-style downtime, snorkeling.
Netherlands
Why go: Canals, bikes, museums; day trips by train.
Best time: Apr–Sep (tulips in spring).
Great for: Amsterdam art & canals.
Norway
Why go: Fjords, clean design, dramatic light.
Best time: May–Sep (midnight sun), Dec–Mar (aurora in the north).
Great for: Scenic rail & fjord cruises.
Qatar
Why go: Doha skyline, Museum of Islamic Art, desert meets sea.
Best time: Nov–Mar.
Great for: Stopovers, architecture.
Serbia
Why go: Belgrade nightlife, fortress views, river culture.
Best time: May–Sep.
Great for: Music scenes, café culture.
FAQs
How do I choose where to go next from this list?
Start with seasonality: Alps (Jun–Sep), Med islands (May–Jun/Sep–Oct), Christmas markets (late Nov–Dec). Then pick a theme—food, museums, or nature—and match the country that excels at it.
Best way to plan a high-impact weekend?
Cluster sights by neighborhood, pre-book one marquee attraction, and anchor the day around a standout local meal.
Tips
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