Monday, January 18, 2010

Countries You Can Not Miss Visiting

By Edward McKellen

El Salvador doesn't get the attention it deserves: travelers usually choose Guatemala and Costa Rica, but overlook El Salvador, frightened by stories about civil war and gang violence. However, the civil war ended 20 years ago, and while there is still serious gang violence, it is played exclusively by rival gangs, and tourists never get involved. El Salvador doesn't have as many natural reservations as its neighbors, but if you get there, you will have all the picturesque forests, volcanoes and alpine lakes all for yourself.

Germany is really strong in reinventing itself. It has done it many times during the history, and it has done it again after the reunification in 1990. Germany, like the phoenix bird, has born again from its ashes: in Hambur they build an entire quarter on the ruins of a harbor, the dome of Frauenkirch is dominating again the skyline of Dresden and Berlin is more open-minded and creative than ever before.

Greece is a country everybody will find charming. Those who are looking for cultural relaxation can visit museums and ruins, while hedonists who only care about their tan can sunbathe at the beach. Light and air are clear, floral aromas are carried by the wind, and the best thing about all is the combination of ouzo and octopus.

Malaysia is an island of peace and prosperity in Southeast Asia. There are no floods or political turmoil, roads are excellent, transportation is good and hotels are of international standard. The best thing in Malaysia that it lets you explore problem free the exciting culture of Southeast Asia. And it is not a very expensive country, either.

Morocco is a melting pot of the Muslim and secular, Berber and Arab, Mediterranean and African world. Morocco is a very modern country with many links to the western world. Moroccans are just as concerned about radical islam as Westerners are. Moroccans live simple lives, hoping that tourism will bring a better future for their country and themselves.

Nepal had a lot of troubles in the last decade, but in 2008 it seems everything came to a resting point: the rebels started to govern, the kingdom became a republic and the king became a civilian. The fall of monarchy means peace for Nepal. This is really good news for tourists.

New Zealand shows in every tourism top, because it is the perfect destination for a unique vacation. The islands have an astonishing variety of landscape including rainforests, glaciers, volcanic plains and geothermal springs. Wildlife is also unique and untouched, maori culture is still alive and cuisine is one of the best in the world.

Portugal is made of two entirely different worlds. On the one hand there is the traditional, Christian world with saints-day festivals, ancient vineyards and medieval villages. On the other hand, however, the country is as modern as any other European country. There are fashionable suburbs, and old city centers are born again with many cafes, boutiques and art galleries.

Suriname is the smallest country in South America, and it is the most diverse. Three quarters of its people are descendants of Chinese, Javanese and Indian laborers who arrived in the 18th century, and slaves from West Africa who arrived one century earlier. There are indigenous Amerindians and Lebanese, Jewish and Dutch settlers and all these people coexist in peace. Suriname is like you were visiting more countries at once.

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