The FRIENDLIEST Countries I Have Visited
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- The best places we have visited have been because of the people. Here is my list of the most friendly countries we have visited on our travels. And these are not the only friendly countries in the world. You can find friendly people everywhere! So get out and travel and meet some of the wonderful people in the world.
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Arrived to the USA 3 weeks ago, first time abroad, and the people you meet even the random ones are EXTREMELY friendly, they are genuinely interested in you and if you are having fun in their country, especially when I tell them that I’m from Tunisia they want to know more about it.
All the strangers I’ve talked to were extremely friendly from the border agents, supermarket employees, barbers and random strangers were extremely friendly, I thought that it wasn’t genuine at first, asked my American friends about it and they said that people are just genuinely interested in each other.
I’m from a very friendly country, but the US is on a different level.
It also depends on which part of the country you are in. Americans who live in big cities aren't as friendly as those who live in rural areas, especially the Midwest and the South.
@@BillGreenAZNot true. I live in Orange County where Disneyland is (Anaheim) and it’s a big county and we’re very nice. I live an hour from LA and people in LA are nice too. Never snobby. The big cities I’ve been too have been nice. I think in general all Americans are friendlier than, say, Austrians.
@@thehapagirl92 I used to live in Orange County as well. I didn't find the people nearly as nice as rural people. Have you ever been to a rural area?
Each person has their own experience I guess.
I’m Canadian and I totally agree that Americans are super friendly to tourists. We go to the US at least a couple of times a year and we always feel welcome. We are lucky to have such great neighbours!
@@ruthiebeth1 it goes both ways. Many of my good friends are Canadians.
I’ve been to all the Mediterranean countries but Greek friendliness still sticks out. Everyone is so naturally extroverted, relaxed, and wholesome.
And greeks surprisingly know English! I was in Athens back in April and I had a pretty good time. So sad what going on in that country......
Absolutely. Wonderful people that love guests of all kinds. Many Greeks love to practice their English so are often very welcoming to Americans and English speakers
I found Greeks not so friendly, is it an Athens thing?? Aster ten cabs, I finally had a guy that was super chatty!! I'll go back again but so far haven't met any friendly folks
@@Jinxguy1000what is happening there, economic or politics?
True event: My wife and I were all over Ireland in the spring of 2023. From Dublin to Galway and more. Took a ride up to Belfast as well. Going to Limerick from Dublin one day we stopped for lunch in the little hamlet of Moneygal and a lady in her mid-40 heard us talking in Ollie Hayes' pub and asked where we were from. When I said Philadelphia she literally welled up a bit and said she was sooooo happy we stopped by, gave us her phone number and wanted us to stop in again on the way back a day later. We did and she came over with her son and his girlfriend to say hello and now we have new friends in Moneygal. Such nice people in Ireland.
My rental car broke down in Ireland. A guy saw me and drove me to my hotel. Very kind.
Thanks a million :)
@@g90tech-x1c Yeah, can’t beat the Irish. Very special people.
Can’t beat Brazilians when it comes to hospitality. Brazilians feel happy to make other people happy. Specially if you are not from there.
A lot of these places, from Ireland to Italy, have historically contributed a lot of immigrants to the United States. Perhaps that's why Americans have the reputation for being so friendly!
@U2_U I'm not sure I follow.
You think Americans have a reputation for being friendly? 😂
Man, you really lived your life to the fullest. Happy for you. Great family and so many memories. So much more to come.
Thanks for all the vids over the years. You're the best EVER at this. No one comes close. You're New York blocks and country roads separated from the rest
Ireland is by far, hands down my favorite place in the world that I’ve ever been! Fantastic people, amazing landscapes and great food.
and for those who doesn t speak english with good accent? is it also?
As a Greek, used to talk talk talk (lol) when i visited Ireland i was.. Oh there is another Greece in the North part of Europe!!! Love it!!!
You forgot about Thailand! I've never met such, kind, helpful people. From the moment I stepped foot off the plane until the moment I got back on the plane to come home everyone was helpful, kind, and welcoming!
Agreed
I partly agree. I am a huge fan of Thailand. However, I am not always sure how "real" the friendliness is. I had a long talk with another western traveller, who talked Thai fluently, and so many times he heard the very "friendly" person in a restaurant / hotel etc. talk horribly about the guests in Thai.
Maybe he hasn't been there yet
I agree ... the Thai people are very friendly. They recently legalized same-sex marriage, too.
@@swissfoodie3542 Thailand scamland.
I was 100% sure that Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Belgium and Switzerland wouldnt be on the list!
I've always found Belgians to be pretty friendly. The Dutch on the other hand...
I know a women in Belgium she’s cool
Switzerland is rough. They really don't like children or talking. If you like librarians go to Switzerland.
@@JR-gp2zk😅😅😅😅😅
@JR-gp2zk it hurts to here that. I'm really open minded and like to meet new people but I know in general, we are not known to be nice to foreign people. I'm sorry and I promise, if you will meet me here, I show you that swiss people can also be nice!
I've met 2 Americans in real life and they were both great.
I (British) got queue jumped in Lisbon 🇵🇹 and this American man and I made eye contact, he immediately understood what had happened and that I wasn't going to say anything, and he wasn't having it - "excuse me, this lady was first!" - very polite but assertive
Saved my reserved British butt lol 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
I'm Canadian, and I generally like Americans. I have American friends, and we get lots of American tourists up here, the vast majority of them seem great. America gets a bad rep sometimes, but honestly they don't really deserve it.
You gotta speak up! Don’t let people take advantage of you
@@thehapagirl92 you're right. It was awkward because what had happened was there was 1 guy waiting and I stood behind him and then a woman started a 2nd queue next to us (ended up with 5 people behind her) and the lady serving missed me and started serving them, so I thought ugh I could get behind all those people or just leave it. No one was being rude, just misunderstandings (I just said queue jump to quickly explain) so I didn't want to be confrontational. Then American man came to the rescue lol
I'm Greek and have spent 11 years in UK. Wales and England. Between 1997 and '08. I consider the Brits as very polite, friendly people with unbelievable humour and knowledge of the world. Never had a problem with anyone and moreover not a single problem understanding their psyche. Strangers, coursemates, tutors, landlords, housemates, public servants, shop owners, employees, colleagues at work, you name it...
@@Yiannis2112 that's so nice, thank you. I feel like Greeks and Brits get on quite well, all the Greek people I've met have been friendly and warm
Jordan had such warm, hospitable people. I was so touched traveling there. Also Brazilians are absolutely lovely!
Most Arab countries are very friendly and hospitable.
@@Kwippy I believe it! Jordanian kindness is unforgettable.
We are Australian and last year we went to the USA, first time abroad. We loved the American people. So helpful and kind. We even made friends there and are going back to see them and to see more of your amazing country. We miss the USA so much!
My family went to Ireland last summer and I really enjoyed it and the people there are so nice.
I found people in Portugal and Germany are so friendly 😊
I did have a good experiences in Germany! There were people at the train station in Hamburg, I think who were soooo helpful!! I got lost, had a melt-down (I'm vision challenged) and they helped me out! Embarassing but true.
Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia all friendly places
Setuju!
Not Japan
@ghayath2011, the only one in the list I've visited is Philippines--twice, and I can say the same thing.
@@Hasanaljadid they are very polity, but its not the same thing
Thank you for saying Canadians are friendly! Of course there's some bad apples but I feel most of us try to make tourists feel welcome ❤️
I visited Ontario as a child, and it was great. Hoping to see the Atlantic provinces one day.
LOL... I once saw footage of a Rush concert back in the 80s where the audience in the front were pushing against the stage, and Geddy Lee had to stop the concert and told the people very nicely that they needed to step back or the stage would collapse and "that would be a real bummer." He said this in a very pleasant manner, and someone commented, "Geddy was pissed!" Someone else said they didn't think he seemed so, and the original commenter came back with, "For a Canadian, that's pissed!"
Im sicilian. Greeks and Sicilians are so similar in culture and looks, growing up, i had greek neighbors. Thought they were Sicilian with a weird dilect until i was 10
Brothers!
We have cruised the Pacific Islands a few times. Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, and a few more. We have always found the locals very friendly and helpful.
Been to many of the countries on your list and, yes, the Greek people were unbelievably fun and friendly. I would add Turkey to your list. Beautiful country and amazing people.
Finishing a 3 week vacation in Romania & have toured (by car) from Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Timisoara, Oradea, Breb, Cluj, to Sighișoara-and I must say that our experience is that Romanians are THE friendliest people we’ve ever met, hands down. They have been patient, kind, helpful, and tolerant in a way that sets them ahead of some of the other friendliest places we’ve also been to on your list (Canada, Italy, USA (homeland), plus Spain, England, France, and Denmark. They can speak English, but they will also help us battle our way through our version of Romanian. They have opened their homes and hearts to us, shown us uncommon generosity and expect nothing in return. Love them.
Most Icelanders have a genetic connection to Ireland on their matrilineal line.
I completely agree with you on Ireland, Iceland, Canada, and the US. To that I would include Portugal, Liechtenstein, Aruba, Finland, and Estonia.
Liechtenstein?? wow! Really?? I mean you almost never hear of anyone going there. What a great insight!
We loved Ireland -but also, SUPER friendly people in Scotland!!! Especially the taxi drivers. Several of our cab drivers were comedian-level funny and really helped us. And people on the street would stop and give directions when we looked lost. :-)
Totally agree!
I live in Spain, tho I'm Scottish, and went to Italy recently. I found they were nothing like as friendly and welcoming as the Spanish. I have to say, every time I've been to the US, everyone was helpful, engaging, and really pleased to see you, even in New York!
Too many scammers and pickpockets in Spain!
@@auxmike718 Not more than in italy. Anyway, you are welcome not to come to Spain. We really don'y give a toss about yourself
@@auxmike718 Not as many as in France, Italy, Greece, Germany, the UK or the Netherlands though
@@vicnzvitis sono italiano e vivo in un paesino dove non c'è criminalità, però quello che dici è vero ci sono molti borseggiatori nelle grandi città Roma, Firenze, Napoli, Venezia, Milano, Bologna.
Purtroppo è un problema di qualsiasi paese bisogna avere fortuna ed essere cauti
Sono italiano e mi dispiace che tu abbia avuto problemi.
In quale città ti sei trovata male?
Stayed at a hotel over a pub in Dublin....second night there all the workers (and a couple of regulars) knew our names. It was like Norm coming into Cheers.
If you love friendly Canadians, come visit us in the Maritime provinces in the summers months. A lot of people don't know that their is also Acadians, french canadians (not quebecois). Us Acadians and Maritimers are known to be super friendly!
I would love to go to the Maritime provinces one day, they are so beautiful! Agreed that the Acadians get overlooked sometimes! I have known about that the Cajuns of Louisiana came from Acadia most of my life and recently learned more in depth history. I have been to Quebec and was blessed by how friendly the people there were. I only have been to Victoria for a day trip but the people where were very nice too. Kind regards from the US :)
I'm a Yank. Atlantic Canada has always fascinated me; I learned as a schoolboy that the easternmost part of Newfoundland is closer to Europe than it is to the Mississippi River. Both Newfoundland and Nova Scotia are high on my list of places to visit.
I’m from a French Acadian family in Nova Scotia! I love our little corner of the world 🤗❤️
For me Thailand, Colombia and Italy are the overall friendliest
I haven’t been a subscriber for very long, so I don’t know if you’ve been there, but I have traveled to Japan for over a decade and been to 45/47 prefectures. The people have always been ready to help us whenever we have encountered a problem, whether it was a simple as locating a hotel or which train route to take. Last year my daughter fell and was injured and the response of all the people was instant and extremely kind and helpful. If you need to know something I would NOT suggest the police but an older Japanese person.
Japan is the place I want to visit most in the world. I love the food and culture and esp love anime!
I was in Japan in May and they were the friendliest most genuinely helpful people I have ever met. Even in crowded Tokyo, the people were friendly and kind. We have met friendly people everywhere we have traveled. but Japan was by far the friendliest. They are generally polite, so they may seem a little reserved, but still very friendly and helpful.
As a Japanese woman who looks like Philipina and has lived in America…🤔…
But many Japanese people must agree with you. Many of them blindly believe their national characteristics is the best in the world.
I miss my days in America of being yelled by a stranger and many other Americans admit that there are many those Americans.
I can’t count how many Japanese guys have asked me 〝How much？〟or suddenly touched my body on the street. They ran away as soon as they noticed I was Japanese.
Many of them whisper disgusting words(e.g. “Prostitute, go away！”) . They smile when I look at them.
Many Japanese 〝friends〟have got mad to hear my those experiences like 〝It isn’t because you don’t look Japanese but you looked a sl*t！ We are different from Americans and Europeans！ We Japanese people never discriminate people！〟.
The reason why I can share my experiences is that I’m 100% Japanese. Because their backlash is really scary, I couldn’t if I were not.
I posted a long comment but it seemed to get shadowbanned.
As a Japanese woman who has lived in America…🤔…
I think it’s easier to look at sexism to understand Japanese 〝friendliness〟. It isn’t very dangerous that a woman walk alone at night here. Discrimination against women in Japan is caused by the men they meet every day, at work, at home and so on.
The same goes for bullying and harassment. Many immigrants from poor countries and disabled people are bullied at work here. A long time ago, when I told an American friend that I was being bullied at work, I was surprised when she told me to tell my manager… The manager also enjoyed bullying.
...Well, this seems to be a video of countries that are friendly to tourists, so I don't think it would be surprising if Japan is included.
@@noripee8278 Because my daughter and I have been to Japan so often we have become aware of the “real” Japan. I think you are correct, that it’s a lot different being a tourist. I guess it’s that way in most countries. Sometimes we will say “Oh, that is SO Japan!” when we are frustrated about a situation. I would imagine the same kind of thing would be said of the USA!!
I appreciate being able to talk to anyone in the US, little chitchat about whatever, always had a great time there!
Costa Rica was, by far, the best experience we ever had. The moment we arrived at the airport they let us go into a special immigration line for people with small kids. Same on the way out. And everyone was so incredibly accommodating and kind. And France, believe it or not, was incredible to visit with our small child. When we went as just adults meh but with our son everyone was so so kind.
I can’t agree more with your picks of Ireland and Italy. I visited both last fall, and completely fell in love with both places. The people are so warm, welcoming, and friendly. I’m Canadian, and felt even more welcome in Ireland than I do at home in Canada. I can’t wait to return to both Ireland and Italy again.
Italia is the BEST place on earth.
I'm Canadian and have Irish friends, Irish people are great! Can't wait to visit that country someday.
I've seen lots of foreign TH-camrs visiting here on their respective channel, and most to all have been amazed by how friendly we as Americans are. Many of us may be ignorant as a box of rocks, but at least we're friendly.😀
Yeah as an Aussie I agree I have always been made to feel welcome whenever we have visited the US there are a few dipsticks around but we all have them.
@@user-bi8wp6wy3l, thanks, and I can say the same of you Aussies when I visited in '87, traveling most of my time there on Greyhound of Australia, visiting all 6 states + Northern Terr. during the month of Oct.
I've only traveled to Italy but loved how wonderful the people were. Everyone was so nice and engaging!
I'm Canadian. The 3 friendliest countries I've been to are Ireland, New Zealand and Malta. I've been to Sicily but that's not a full Italian experience. I'm going for 2 weeks starting in October so I'll found out then if they are as friendly as you say. I find people in the southern states in the US very friendly too. The southern hospitality is real.
As someone from Detroit right across from Windsor I can confirm Canadians are amazing.
Agree 100%. Every time I was in the US, everyone was so friendly and cheerful, as if I was the first tourist to go there ever :)
This was a great video! I can’t believe how much I smiled and laughed during this video! Thanks so much … very helpful! 😂
Such an amazing channel and you are so amazing Wolters :D
As a Swedish American, totally endorse this! You missed Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia....Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia. Even during the peak of the pandemic, the Thai and Malay were during our 6 month visit just the best! Really, seriously, go there!
North Vietnam can be very racist to white people.
How's this for friendly: decades ago, I was 19, caught a bus from my hometown, Savannah, to Mexico City... I arrived w/o knowing anyone. But 3 weeks later, as my bus was heading out of the station, destination Savannah, over two dozen Mexican friends were waving goodbye to me. It still brings tears to my eyes!
Speaking of Savannah, I couldn't get a great view due to the trees, but in your USA segment, I believe I spotted Savannah.
Interesting list. As a Swedish person I really loved the Welsh people, kind of surprised in a good way how nice the Welsh were when I went for a visit. Some literally followed me onto the streets to make sure I found my way around Cardiff.
I’m going to Wales in a few months and am so excited! 🏴 Mark’s videos on Wales were super helpful and he mentioned how friendly the Welsh people are. That is a fantastic story about the person helping you. Sweden 🇸🇪 is such a beautiful country, I would love to go one day. Kind regards from the USA
I would love to go to Wales & to Sweden. I’ve met a handful of people from each and they were just genuinely great people
you are a fantastic person , (always enjoyed your videos) Take care my friend , you and your family.Come back to Greece whenever you want.
I love that the Greeks dance so much. It's such a warm culture.
I maybe shouldn't be but I admit that I was a little surprised that the U.S.A was included on the list. 🇺🇲 I
figured however that Canada would most likely be included in the list. 🇨🇦
Guinea is the most friendly country. Everyone invited me to their house to eat, helped me out with transportation, etc. Mali and Burkina Faso are super friendly too, although no longer safe.
Love that you included so many diverse destinations!
Not a single Asian one🤷🏻♂️
@@auxmike718 well make your own list and you can have as many Asian countries as you want 😊
So he needs to include an Asian country even if that’s not been his experience? He needs to add it for equity and not because of reality?? Is THAT what you are crying about??
Totally agree with Greece. Ireland is cool, but most Greeks are over the top. Twice, i seen someone lose something, and when it's found everyone cheers. Irish bars are friendly, but be the only couple at a Greek bar and you will not only have great conversations, you might get a few free drinks with the waitresses and bartender. "Have you ever tried Mastiha?" No?? Now you are doing a free shot of mastiha with the bartender and all the waitresses.
Haha, it must be difficult not to be friendly with you ❤
I agree with US, I asked a random guy at O'Hare which way the train station was. He took me there, told me about ticket options and before I even touched my wallet he paid for my daily fare.
For a jetlagged tourist it was like a big warm hug.
Americans are very friendly, but I have never seen more polite people than the British. What an amazing people.
Poland! If you are ever in a bind, you’ll find an English-speaker immediately offering help. So many have lived in UK or North America.
Poland always gets a Thumbs-Up from me!
Poles are so welcoming even when they're abroad!!
As an American, I found the Poles to be very friendly as well. This warms my heart because this American has 4 Polish great grandparents in his lineage.
The confident manner in which Polish Women carry themselves is very attactive and admired.
Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Slovenia, Italy & Thailand.
What a great video! So much positivity!! 😄
Big yes on Canada and Iceland! My personal list also includes New Zealand. The Kiwis are just so welcoming, I got invited to have breakfast and to go hiking. The Māori and other Pacific Islanders have this amazing zest for life and love it when people visit to learn about their culture earnestly, not as a novelty. I made some lifelong friends over there, absolutely wonderful people!
Used to go to Scotland a lot and always found the people absolutely lovely, maybe we just got lucky but in all my years of going to Scotland always found the people so kind and lovely.
Also I must mention my home country of Wales, I think the people here are mostly friendly, weird sense of humour though.
Excellent video! I love that you started in Ireland. I really want to visit! Just last night I watched the movie The MatchMaker, which is filmed there, in Galway and the Aran Islands. I'm learning Irish, so I appreciate you showing shops with Irish names =) Those Hobbit shops look so cool! Go raibh míle maith agat for your video!
Dude, you’re so right about grease. Every time I go to the Greek festival in Charlotte it makes me want to go there. People are so freaking awesome and they’re all having fun and they’re all super nice. Even the people that live on the side street behind where the festival takes place don’t mind having their little quiet street be one of the busiest streets in town for an entire weekend because, the Greek festival is so awesome.
I was wondering- have you been/are you planning on visiting Australia? I've been thinking about possibly studying abroad there or Scotland, but there's not a lot of recent videos that have enough information, there's either too little information or it's from years ago. I like how you present your videos and how much information you give about the places you visit. Thank you for all of the work you do!
I agree about the US. Every time I've visited over the past 50 years this Canadian was treated like a king every where.
I know that people will have different experiences in different places, so to me, Morocco is one of the friendliest places. I’ve had many people invite me into their homes for a meal (they weren’t wanting anything in return). These have been the best experiences in my life.
I’ve just been to Scotland 🏴 on an Easter break with my 3 year old and was shocked how friendly people were! Coming from Norway it shouldn’t be a surprise though 😅
I have been to most places listed. I agree. I thought Scotland was - although reserved - incredibly friendly. But the best is Canada. I went across border the first day of Pandemic protocols being lifted and drove all the way to Alaska. Everyone was so incredibly nice. I heart Canada!
Reserved but very friendly is a good description of Scotland... and also Germany.
Have you been to Jordan 🇯🇴 ? my mind was blown on how friendly it was despite what's going on next door , IV been to loads of country's all over the world and Jordan blew me away 👍
How about Thailand? They can be the most friendliest people in the world. They are the nicest, kindest people. Very similar to the Canadians.
I dont think he has visited much.. He is more into Europe and the Americas. Cambodian people are the most amazing people as well.
We haven't been, yet. That part of the world is hard for us to get to when it's not rainy season because of work and school schedules. We'll get there!
overstated friendliness. The countries listed are more genuine.
@tukicat1399 my wife is from Thailand and I have visited many times so I know what I am talking about.
@@thetripod7 my wife is Thai and I live in Thailand and have for 10 years, so I think I have a leg to stand on as well.
Love to all the peeps in Greece ❤.
I get a little emotional remembering how well they treated us. Can't wait to go back.
Georgia (the country), Turkey, Albania also have super friendly people
Yeah Albanians are lovely.
Turkey no way 😅
Cant' tell you how much I agree with your list, Wolt!
As a Brit myself, I've noticed Brazillians, Italians and Greeks are some of the nicest people on earth. So much to learn from their warmth and friendliness. Of course Canadians are also friendly, but in a different way, but I was very happy to see you put the US there!
I'm fed up seeing the US bashed so much, particularly by your fellow countrymen. Americans are kind to a fault! As an English person, I don't show emotion easily, but was moved (almost) to tears in different parts of the world seeing how Americans helped other people, didn't laugh at anyone and genuinly cared for their fellow man. Where does this self-hatred come from?!
Great video, interesting topic for discussion. Safe travels buddy!
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@@platinum11110 Lol you're not Italian or Brazillian are you? 🤣
The friendliest place I've been is Canada. It was such a contrast when we visited Niagara Falls on the Canadian side vs the US side. In Canada, they're ready to help if you encounter any problems, need directions etc, in Niagara Falls NY it seemed like everyone had their hands out for gratuities, even in places where there were signs posted saying not to offer tips to employees. This was a while back, and the place is full of casinos now, but when I was there that was my experience.
Toronto was great too, they were shooting a movie downtown by the CBC and someone asked me if I wanted to be part of a crowd scene. Basically just walking around but it was fun!
I've never met such warm and kind hearted people like in Sri Lanka.
It is just on a different level there.
Also The Philippines and India of course deserve to be mentioned as the friendliest, with the former being the most chilled too, and the latter being the most mental and bohemian in their greatest sense.
Northern Italy was one of the least friendly places I've been to so far when you leave the touristy areas. Had a woman at Treviso train station stare at me, clutched her purse as if to say don't you dare try take this. A lot of the cafes & bars just seemed visibly unhappy to serve us. One place in Bassano Del Grappa (Beautiful town!), asked that we pay for our meal orders beforehand, whilst others we noticed paid at the end as normal.
Was visiting my girlfriend at the time who was in Italy on an internship. She was excited to show me all these off the beaten track beautiful places. When I was with her she noticed the shift in attitudes she hadnt experienced prior to me arriving. Maybe because I was black and her white, I dont know, because she didn't get this seemingly cold treatment again after I left. She felt sad and I had to reassure her not to worry about it because there's more to life.
Northern Italy is so beautiful, but it was bitter-sweet because the people, where I went at least, weren't as welcoming or friendly as other countries I've visited.
As an American who has visited 45 countries, MY favorite is BRASIL
That is why I live there now, not just anywhere but in the European south, BEST PART of Brasil
I’m glad you mentioned Jamaica. It gets a bad rap because of the crime and poverty, but I’ve met people there who literally made my trip there worth it.
I'm so surprised you didn't include Portugal!!
I’ve heard nothing but absolutely wonderful things about the Portuguese people
Australia is friendly to Americans. Indonesia is extremely friendly once you get in the tourist areas.
Sad to see scotland wasn't included! I genuinely hope everyone gets to experience the hospitality of the scots at least once. Especially in Glasgow - they'd give you their last penny and the sense of humour is unparalleled. I have to shout out Derry though - they might just pip Glasgow as the post. Also I have experienced extremely friendly people in Poland and Greece to name just a few more places
Blasting bagpipe music while walking up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh will always be a highlight of my 2018 backpacking trip
As an Englishman, I would absolutely love to travel up north and visit you guys sometime. I know that politically speaking, there has been some tension between us especially in fairly recent years but I have always and will always consider your people to be my people's brothers and sisters. Plus, we make the best ale but you guys make the best whiskey.
I went up to Edinburgh from London in January and everyone I came across was lovely.
@@brendanm6921 Scotland doesn't make whiskey 🤔
@@mickyk73mjk erm, what do you think scotch is then?
You'e absolutely right about Canada, the people are incredibly nice and would give you the shirt off their back to help you.
Another super friendly place is Spain, especially Andalusia. I was fortunate to spend a week in Seville last year and it was one of the most relaxing and friendly experiences I've ever had.
I am going to Galway on Thursday. In my experience Austrians were sweet, while across the border in Slovakia, things cooled quite a lot. Southern Europeans are friendly in general. Italians and Spaniards are a joy to be with. And yes, Americans take friendliness to the next level. I am Irish and I can say - don't forget the Brits. They are also lovely.
Yes, all these. Indonesia too. I experienced there that being a human is an interesting and deep thing. So, there is joy in connecting. Lots of connections too. People power is a thing.
Thanks Mark. I dream of vacations to all friendly countries! ❤
Really beautiful sharing thank you
I love Brazilians, they always want to know what's going on with you and they're always ready to make friends. I think it's partially because you need a social network to stay comfortable there, but also just because the culture is so relaxed and fun. And Brazil is a beautiful country, so they have a lot to be happy about!
Brazil is a beautiful country? Really? With all the violence and stuff, I wouldn’t recommend people to visit it, even with than friendliness.
@@Blackjackwhiskey Have you ever been there...?
@@TheForeignersNetwork Oh, yes! Too much slums and urban decay. The nature is beautiful though.
Don't mind what this other guy says. Some Brazilians (like himself) tend to bash their own country due to some weird inferiority complex. As a Brazilian expat who's recently visited the country for the first time as a tourist, I can say it is a fantastic holiday destination. Additionally, every single European I know who's been to Brazil says they had an incredible experience. The violence (which unfortunately is a reality) deters loads of people from actually going and experiencing it for themselves.
@@vicolbrich Come on! This is not fair. You dismiss my comment as if it was worthless. You don't know me or my experiences and label me as a low self esteem person with inferior complex. You are the brazilian who left your own country. Why? Have you found out to be a bad country for you and your family? If it is so good, why did you leave? As you can see, prejudice can go both ways.
The Greeks, for sure ! I go back to Syros every year for another dose...
I agree with your choice of Iceland. So welcoming and lovely!
#1 Italia. Wonderful people. We are headed back to Lake Como. Stopping by Moto Guzzi..❤
Had wonderful time in Dubrovnik and Split interacting with the Croatians. Start talking about basketball and you've got a friend!
This may be a surprise but Germany, in Bavaria more than once were invited by table mates for drinks in Munich or at an AirBnB the next door neighbour in the backyard has us over for beer and schnapps. In town festivals we had great talks with the locals.
Romania!! Very similar to the Italian friendly feeling.
So sad Mexico didn’t make the list 😮, recently visited Italy and I agree very friendly people straight forward but super nice and many waitresses spoke Spanish to us. While in Italy I met many friendly people from Spain as well
Thanks for this video. This is one of the ways I decide on what country I'd want to go to. I always first wonder which country has some of the friendliest people and thats partly how I make my decision on where to go.
And as for the question of whst country has some of the friendliest people?? I'd say Thailand!!
Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Mexico, Malaysia, Fiji, Myanmar, Pakistan, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Afghanistan should be on this list!
Indonesia too!
I don't think he has ever been to Australia? probably the scary stories of how expensive it is have scared him off. The USA is now just as, if not more expensive. Our USA friends seem to forget that their $ is around 30% more powerful, so $A10 spent in Australia is really on $7 US.
@@ozthunderHe was an exchange student in Wagga. Poor guy!
@@bugsygoo I did not know that. I can fully understand now
Afghanistan? now I know you're pulling my leg
Belarus always gets bad press but the people were very friendly and helpful really loved the vibe in Minsk in the summer.
Many parts of MEXICO I have traveled to, have had the warmest, nicest, most hospitable people! More than Italy or the US imo. How sad they did not make your list as well as El Salvador & Guatemala- such warm people. 🤷🏻♀️ I still ❤ y’all tho😅
I haven't been there since 2007, but Bali. I know it's not a country, the people were some of the most genuine, kind and friendly ever!
Totally agree on Greece and Italy, and generally all of the Mediterranean countries(or parts of countries that are on the med) have very similar cultures and levels of friendliness ❤
So true about Brazilians. I would also add Philippines. Greetings.
Quebecois try to be French the same way Mexicans try to be Spanish and the same way Anglo-Canadians try to be British which is not at all
yes indeed . french canadians are unique and are very outgoing and fun
Quebec is like France, but with a two-drink minimum.
What? Mexicans trying to be Spanish? No way!
I just got back from a trip to Scotland a week ago and thought it was the friendliest country I've been to. Very similar to Ireland in that regard.
Moroccans are The most friendly people i have met-- 3 visits from home 11000 miles away speaks volumes...😊
It's amazing that Italians are so friendly. When I visited Rome, I thought to myself: I would hate the tourists that overcrowd the city all year.
I was in Ireland last summer and although I haven't been to alot of countries but I loved chit chatting with people. We women in our 60s and 70s walked into a pub for lunch and these nice young good looking men said standing at the bar..Welcome. Wow! We ended up joining two other women our age for tea in Belfast. I loved to ask the pub musicians about the Celtic music. Imagine playing and learning by ear?
What a lovely time ❤
In my extensive list of world travel experiences, I have found that Singapore was the most friendly country of all others. The Philippines and Thailand are very close runners-up.
Add Australia and Fiji (Bula) to the list. Our cab driver from the airport in Fiji stopped twice on the way to the resort to make sure we could get drinks and food since it was late.
Hungary. One of the friendliest places I've ever been. The people were great!
@@vaughntoller6979 I agree 100% I was there in 1990-1992. Awesome experience.
I haven't been to Greece yet, but I've been to Italy twice. Love it! The friendliest people I have met.
Greece is a big must. Especially Crete.
@@anonimato1987 Even in the summer? I hear the forest fires get pretty bad
@@TheStraightGod You'll be fine. After all, everywhere in the world, forest fires happen during summer.
I would suggest visiting Greece in autumn, like September or October. It's still warm, but not too hot. If you don't care about swimming, but mostly about culture, archeology, museums, any time is good. Choose summer only if you visit some smaller island.
@@roothik This is a great suggestion. I don't like traveling in high season, so autumn is perfect.
love the advice. where in these suggestions can one find a less crowded tourist destination?