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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I'm from Poland but living in Ireland for the past 14 years and I 100% agree. Irish people are super friendly 😊
And I am very sorry to say that, based on my experience " Poland" is the most unfriendly country.
@@sinugeorge5164 I'm sorry you had bad experience with Polish people.
I've been living in Poland for almost 2 years now and my experience is that the Polish are friendly and polite people in general and i never got in an uncomfortable situation, only thing is that i'm still struggling with the polish language which is pretty damn hard to learn.
@@scotchgod8478 Good for you. I had a different experience may be because I am brown skinned.
@@dorotamaty888 Don't be. Maybe because I am unfortunate and a bad day
I am Brazilian and I knew Brazil would be in this list! Thanks for the recognition! ❤
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!
@@MiaHessMusic Thank you so much! I think helping strangers is in our DNA. And if you meet one of us on a bus or in a pub we'll be swapping life stories in no time at all!
@@isabelstokes4042 How fun that would be!!!! I haven't been to Scotland in decades. I mean, decades. But the folks I met were just lovely. Same with Yorkshire.
Scotland ❤️❤️❤️❤️
We went to Scotland for our honey moon ( Édimbourg, very good choice) And as a french i never felt as fine anywhere else. Scot are not only friendly but they also have a special bond with the french due to History .when I went to a pub, the owner looked at me and said: “A french person will always be welcome here”. This sense of History gave me goosebump. My country of heart😊
I came here from your "Not Friendly" video, and I needed to see if you'd like Ireland. Here you are in Ireland! Yes, it is the best I've found. They are friendly and so considerate! Loved them! And, yes, Canada and Italy.
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.
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!
@@ven0006 I’d love to go down under
Many Americans who have gone to live in other countries claim that Americans are cold towards foreigners and that they could not imagine that there are countries where it is possible to make friends with a foreigner in a short time. America is a collection of different cultures, some of which are very hospitable, while some are at a distance from tourists.
America? Like in US? That's where I met some of the rudest people in the world! Even Korea was more friendly.
@ven0006 Unfortunately, Americans don't have this experience when visiting Australia, especially African Americans.
@@greeneggslamb9336 are you saying Australians are racist? I judge a person by their words and actions not by the colour of their skin. We accept everyone
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 :)
@@ernietech-101 Yeah, can’t beat the Irish. Very special people.
Exactly, Irish people wonderful people! I love Ireland! 🇮🇪
Taiwan is super friendly, people are very willing to help or take a photo for you, but also it’s easy to talk with them and feel some real warmth.
Yes, I agree. Four visits there and have been great every time.
@@miketacos9034 Taiwan is not A country lol
I agree. Been there six times between 1998 and 2024, super friendly, helpful and warm. Married one of their sweetest.
@@OdessaMalika Found the Chinese party member
Yes just ask their ladyboys
Thank you for naming my country, Italy, Mark. I’m glad you felt at ease here. I hope you’ll come soon again.
I’ve traveled to Italy with a family and on my own … and I’m bringing my mom soon! Much love from New Jersey 😊😊😊
I've been to Italy as well (Rome) and found the people nice there.
@ glad to hear that
The only thing he forgot to mention was that this friendliness does not apply North of Tuscany
I’ve lived in and visited the Philippines several times and each time I vacation there I am always amazed at their friendliness and hospitality. Hoping to retire there!
Same
I find the Filipinos the most friendly people I've ever encountered. Always smiling and willing to help and are always ready to enjoy life. They are the best
So nice to see Brazil (my country in the list), not to brag, we are super friendly and welcoming. Also nice to see Ireland in the list. I had an amazing time there, great people.
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? 🤣
Honestly, politics. That's literally where it comes from, 99% of the time. It gets worse during election years, and it's people that watch the news way too much that have such hatred for others in our country. I get being informed on the economy and current events, but some people take it to obsessive levels. But I really appreciate your compliment!!
America genuinely kind ! Bless always warm and welcoming
I agree with others. It's politics most of the time. And over decades a lot of professors/teachers have taught about all the negatives about the country but none of the positives. As a nation, we DEFINITELY have faults, but that doesn't mean we're horrible. And a lot of it comes from people with a chip on their shoulder and they want to place blame rather than try to change the situation for themselves. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of legitimate complaints, but it's becoming ridiculous.
I agree with Ireland as #1. My sister and I were there for a week a few months ago. When we were told the Irish were very friendly and loved Americans, we thought “Yeah, sure…doubt it.” We were WRONG! I’ve been to over 40 countries and hands down, Ireland was the friendliest, most welcoming country I’ve ever visited. Well, Australia and New Zealand were way up there too.
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
Totally agree on Brazil. Really friendly people. I've been there twice and I've never felt more welcome abroad, except when visiting family abroad. Also, very understanding, chill vibe from my experience.
I have found the Americans to be extremely friendly. Very welcoming and hospitable. So easy to meet Americans and chat with them.
we will talk to anybody. its a hard habit to break when you're outside the country though :)
American here, we love hearing about countries other than ours and their customs and food. Thank you for visiting us.
Yes. Americans are generally generous and friendly souls.
They are very nice people, but you can't tolerate them for more than 24 hours because they're so loud (and ignorant)
@@user-kb5py3hm2e lol, the irony
You hit the nail on the head right Walter….i just came back from Brazil and even before going there I have met several Brazilians and I have to say that of all the countries I have been Brazilians are the nicest. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲and Of course you know the yard man dem affi deh pon it lol( ofcourse Jamaica had to be in the list) 🥰we Jamaicans are known to be quite genuine and welcoming you will never feel left out being around us.
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
@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!
@@malthuswasrightIt's because service in restaurants is not friendly in Belgium. But we (at least the Walloons) have a very good réputation in France, as friendly easy funny people.
@JR-gp2zk Maybe I went to a less friendly part of Switzerland, I only visited Zurich and I found a cold reservedness amongst the population, Austria on the other hand was a mixed bag, I found Innsbruck to be a very friendly place but I didnt get that same vibe in Vienna. Maybe if I went to another part of Switzerland it may be friendlier.
I have been to many in countries in Europe, North America, Middle East an East Asia. The friendliest people i ever met are the Bali people in Indonesia. I had an accident there and triple broke my left ankle. I received so much help from people i never met before. The most friendly one, was the receptionist lady from my hotel. The doctors from hospital called my hotel and asked her to bring my passport. From that day on, she visited me every day. She took me from hospital back to the hotel after surgery. Because of the accident, the hotel gave me room service with no extra cost and free late checkout. On the last day she drove me to the airport and ordered wheelchair service for me. We are still in contact, and i will return to Bali in 7 weeks to say thank you.
Husband heading to Bali next month so good to know!
@@michaelrichter3872 Thankyou so much 💖
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!!!
@@JPVNG67Yes 100%.
I have never been but hope to go. I made friends on Facebook, yes real friends! with a lovely Irish woman a couple of years before my husband died. For some reason, she wanted to send me an Irish gift. She sent me some lovely little things including a snowflake her Mam had crocheted. She adores Christmas so when I was in Catania, I sent them each an ornament made of genuine Caltanisetta pottery. My husband died right after that trip and she got me through a crazyh few months. That was 3 years ago and although we don't talk as much, we are good friends.
@@mobmeal3010 i ll pass
Always a pleasure to hear what you have to say!
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.
Surprised New Zealand did not make this list. They were super friendly and authentic to us. We loved it.
Tēnā koe (thank you). Where are you from?
@weaselwax9476 I loved NZ and the people. Such a wonderful country.
@@weaselwax9476 agreed! The Maori New Zealanders we met were especially kind to us, but everyone was. It's my dream country to move to but I'm sure I probably couldn't afford it as a foreigner
What about Mexico, "mi casa es su casa"? They are super friendly and are always feeding you. They know how to throw a party and they're food is amazing.
I agree with this but have experienced it less in touristy places.
@@melody_shmelodyExactly!
😂
Im a mexican and im glad you love our food
The mountain Mexicans are some of the most friendly people on earth.
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?? After 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?
I'm in Greece now and I've had a mixed reception. Lot of rude people in Athens, they will walk over the top of you if you don't move out of their way, nobody seems to smile. Lack charisma and charm.
The friendliest person I ever knew was my dear American Italian step-dad He would do anything for anyone. A fireman, he died too soon, receiving a heart valve injury on a call. He retired and lived ten years with it, but died at age 49.
Oh I’m sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful hero to emulate. Keep him alive to your children
@@pattystordahl3754 Thank you. Yes, I have told them stories about him.
100% with you on Ireland. I felt in love with the people there
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 :)
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.
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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.
Ireland Iceland Italy Greece Brazil Rwanda Canada USA Jamaica
@@mmps18 yes I like Brazilians too.
I’m Brazilian and everytime I travel alone, I book a free walking tour and look out for Americans to hang! They are one of the most friendly people in the world! And the sense of humor is very close to us Brazilians! When I went to NYC, one of the cities that even Americans says that people there are cold and distant, I was so well received and made a lot of friends!
That reputation about people in NYC is rubbish. I think I've run into more people who aren't sincere, friendly, welcoming in places like Kansas City and San Francisco, than NYC. If somebody asks me what I like most about NYC, my first ansxwer usually is "the 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.
My daughter lives in Glasgow, she is glad about their kindness.We are spanish.😊😊😊😊
Ireland, I was sure of it. I've been there twice and they are fantastic people, very kind and helpful.
Greatest experience ever!
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.
Friendliest places and people, summary:
1. Ireland, let’s drink together
2. Iceland, warm cosy heart, enjoy life.
3. Rwanda , local involvement
4. Brazil, party party
5. Canada, very friendly, kind and welcoming
6. Italy, generous and so loving, inclusive, family family.
7. Greece, relaxed, eat together, festivals and music, eat eat eat together.
8. Jamaica, respect, kind, connecting, sharing happiness together.
9. US. Extroverted fun, sharing,polite helpful.
As an American, when I was young I traveled to these countries in this order: Canada, France, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Scotland. There were indeed friendly people in all these countries. They were all less friendly than people in my home country. I had some really bad experiences with rude French Canadians.
A lot of people just don't like Americans, period. Switzerland had the rudest people. Who blasts a shy teenage girl for merely existing, just because she's American?
@@PS-qn4oz The European Banking Clans do that. Many are based in Switzerland.
@@PS-qn4oz Sorry to hear that you had a negative experience in Europe. We're not all bad. But with the likes of Donald Trump in power (just giving an example), Americans will inevitably get tarred with the same brush, even though it is unfair and unjustified.
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!!
Ireland 🇮🇪 has an special place in my heart. I recently visited it and I can not wait to return.
Also along the way I have met Canadian 🇨🇦 people who left a grate impression on me because of their friendliness.
The friendliest people I met while traveling were in Scotland. Ireland was 2nd but the Scotts really surprised me with how excited they were to meet you
Thank you. We do try 😊
Great!! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!!👍
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 live in Ireland for over 10 years now and traveled quite a lot throughout the country. Yesterday I went to Galway for the first time, that place is so nice and people there ARE actually very friendly, defo a place to visit regardless if you are visiting or living in Ireland.
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.
Yep.The Turkish in general are very friendly & hospitable. Have travelled throughout Turkey for over 40 years and they also have a sense of humour like the British at its very best.
I visited Puerto Rico a year ago and loved it. The culture, the people, the food. I find them to be friendly, and they love to see you eat. They are family oriented, which is an A plus in my book. Since they're part of the United States, I didn't need any passport, and that made visiting even better.
Bermuda is super friendly. The locals always smile and greet you with, “Good morning” or “Good afternoon.” They’re very happy to help you find the best place to eat or see, etc.
As someone from Detroit right across from Windsor I can confirm Canadians are amazing.
We Canadians are friendly
@@georgevavoulis4758 except quebecois. Montreal peeps are cool but Quebec City
@@elitealice Lots of nice people here in Québec city...Same for Montréal.
@@funkyjeff77 can only speak from my experience. Got a parking ticket in Quebec City because street signs were all in French and police weren’t trying to hear it at all.
We visited often in our younger years😊
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.
Thank you for including the US! We’re often beat up so its nice to hear good things.
I like this very positive video, thanks Mark for sharing. For me, the friendliest countries I have visited (in random order):
- Türkiye: amazing hospitability, interest for other countries, open minded and honest
- Pakistan: again, amazing hospitability, inviting you for dinner / a weddding / a party etc. and sharing the little they have
- Japan: very helpful, kind, always trying to give you the best experience possible, even with the language barrier
- Italy, Greece and Spain: for the same reasons you have mentionned
- Nepal: kind, very friendly, sharing the little they have with you, not trying to get money from you
- Laos and Cambodia: down to earth honest and simple people, kind and interested in getting to know more about the world outside of their countries
I've travelled to Japan as a tourist many times and found the people VERY polite and helpful at a minimum and often friendly. As one example, back in the days before cell phones and wifi, I was in the middle of Ginza (posh Tokyo district) at around 6 PM on a Friday night. The salarymen and women were all leaving work and ready for the weekend. I was a bit confused trying to read a map to find my hotel, when a salaryman noticed me looking confused. He came over and tried to explain how I could get to the hotel, but since I didn't fully understand, he waved for me to follow him. After almost 20 minutes I wondered if he was leading somewhere strange, but right about that time he pointed across the street to the hotel. I'm sure this busy man was looking forward go getting home to family or enjoying some downtime on his Friday night, but he went well out of his way to help me, a complete stranger.
This type of thing has occurred many times convincing me that many of the Japanese are not just polite, but also friendly.
@@stephenmorring3370 👍💙
I appreciate being able to talk to anyone in the US, little chitchat about whatever, always had a great time there!
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.
Agreed 100% with your view on the Romanian people. The nicest, most hospitable people in the world.
True I love them too.
I have been to Romania six times. Possibly my favorite country in Europe. The Romanians will give you the shirt off their back if they think you need it. I would live there if I could.
My family went to Ireland last summer and I really enjoyed it and the people there are so nice.
I had a personal experience in Ireland 2002. Specially the country side people were welcoming and genuinely helpful
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
I always found Wales so friendly the celts in general are lovely people they make you feel at home.
Thank you for your video, I watched the one on driving in Ireland, I have never been, but grew up in England, so, my husband keeps telling me I am going to love the Irish...going next month, canʻt wait...Thanks for info
Philippines: Wait, hold my microphone and San Miguel beer. *cracks knuckles*
You nailed it on the countries I had been to on your list….especially Ireland. Was surprised you didn’t mention Scotland right behind Ireland though. Nice work!
@@tworoaddogs yes!!! Scottish are very warm & friendly people. I went there during winter, the weather is cold but the warmth of Scottish people makes it bearable 🥰
@@isabellefahd3973 Yeah no, Scotland 🏴 should definitely be up there! I’ve been to Glasgow and Edinburgh so far and everyone there was INCREDIBLY welcoming. We had a lot of fun with small talk and experiencing the sounds of bagpipes and the local culture! 🙆🏻♀️
I love this channel, Mark! And I nearly ALWAYS agree with your views 😊. It’s funny about perceptions, the one thing I’ll disagree with: when I was in Copenhagen last year, I found (the city folk that I met) the most delightful, super friendly people! The Brazilians, Canadians, Greeks and Americans are just so friendly! Keep up the super content
I need to get to Italy, Jamaica and Ireland one day
I have been to Ireland twice, because I love it there so much, and the people are just fantastic, beautiful inside and out. The Scotish and English were great too.
I would definitely agree that Italy and Greece are among the friendliest. My wife & I spent 3 months in Rome. It was often packed with tourists so much it was hard to walk. Every place we went the Italians were friendly, helpful with an amazing tolerance for the crush of tourists and obviously proud of their history, culture and cuisine and wanted to make sure the tourists had a chance to appreciate it. Grazie! I would say much the same for Greece. We stayed over 10 years ago at some small hotel in the Peloponnese far away from everything with no car. I smoked at the time & ran out of cigarettes. I asked the bartender for a smoke and he gave the whole pack. Learn to say "please" (parakalo) and "thank you" (efharisto) in Greek and they'll be amazed.
how did you spend so much time in these places, are you from Europe?
I’m from Canada and lived in Colombia and Mexico. Colombians and Mexicans are some of the friendliest people in the world. My American friends and family are also very friendly.
This was a great video! I can’t believe how much I smiled and laughed during this video! Thanks so much … very helpful! 😂
Absolutely loved Italy! The people were great and the food was amazing. I could see living there
We were in Ireland two weeks ago and have pictures of ourselves in front of the Spanish arch in Galway, where you are standing for this video. The Irish really are the friendliest people. And they attract friendly people too. We met many who moved from Italy, Germany and other parts of Europe to work in Ireland and they were so nice. A lovely country all around. As chatty Americans we fit right in.
Awesome list, I vouch for it 100%! For me, I would put Greece and US on the first 2 spots but in the end it doesn't really matter, all from the list are friendly indeed... Maybe I would add Thailand, too...
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!"
I've visited Krakow twice and I loved it there and I thought 💭 that the Poles were pretty friendly and welcoming, but maybe I'm just biased because I'm mostly of Polish descent. I was living in a hostel and a young woman offered me some of her sandwich 🥪 I didn't even know her!! I was strapped for money 💴 and I went to a restaurant and I could only order the cheapest thing on the menu and then the waiter came and told me not to worry about my bill!! What a relief 😅 Of all the places that I went to, I found the Poles had their heads on straight and they had a lot of heart ❤️ Poland 🇵🇱 is definitely an undiscovered gem 💎 as it were!! I guess it depends on when you go to visit the country. It's not really entirely cut and dry.
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.
I have heard this as well about treatment of minorities there
@taridean I'm sorry to hear you had that experience here. I'm Irish living in Italy and I have to say I have been shocked by the overt racism here. I have Italian friends who comfortably use the N word. I've told them that I don't want to be in conversation where that's being used.
So, yeah my take would be, yes it's a friendly country to visit if you're white. If not, I don't know... maybe skip it. I know of a family who came here from the US last summer and are leaving, years ahead of schedule this summer solely, in their words, due to how they have been stared at here, talked about within earshot and just generally made to feel uncomfortable in a lot of situations. They're a black family...
Yes, I do not agree with Italy and Greece on this list, experieced rudness more than once on those places
...and I'm white, I look like Irish or Italian.
I wouldnt put it down to racism. If a young foreign girl is walking around by herself, she will definitely get plenty of friendly attention from the local guys. When she is accompanied, she will be invisible to them, because she is taken and the guys are being respectful to you by treating you both as if you don't exist.
But in general, Italians are friendly in tourist areas if they are working in the hospitality industry because Americans leave tips (but then they also think you are a fool to leave a big tip) , but in general they have their own friends and are polite but tough eggs to crack or get close to
Also Northern Italians are bit strange. They are very polite so if they are treating you a bit cold, that is the "proper" treatment. If they are friendly to a stranger they probably want something off you (to try it with you if you are girl, to get a tip, steal your wallet). People that are friendly in Northern Italy come off as used car salesmen and not to be trusted. I would guess these people that were friendly to your girlfriend alone were flirting with her and seeing if they could try it with her. As a woman, I always getting different treatment from when I am alone/with a female friend to if i am accompanied by a guy (where I may as well not exist)
Been to all of them and I think you are spot on, especially Ireland and Greece!
The Greek people loved our daughter.
I would add Bahamas, Poland, Cuba, South Korea, Monaco, Croatia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya to my favorites.
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 🤗❤️
Best roadtrip of my life was through the Maritimes! I went to NB, PEI, and NS (including Cape Breton, which was beyond gorgeous!) Everyone was so nice and I had a blast.
As a fellow Canadian, I agree! I live in downtown Ottawa, and have often been told, "You Ottawans are so friendly!" I figure it's only right to be hospitable to guests to our city. My best friend lives in Wolfville, so I also agree about Maritimers! 😊
On my travels I found people from Austria to be really friendly and Vienna the most friendly loved them just amazing
I agree about the US. Every time I've visited over the past 50 years this Canadian was treated like a king every where.
@@francoisroberge5882 American here and I was thinking the same thing about your country!! I have only been to British Columbia, but I have loved it!! Every time people have treated me so well and made me feel special. Nothing like great neighbors!! 😀
Because William Shatner is from Canada, so you're good.
Not true, try South Beach, Miami Florida, the people there are all arrogant and nasty.
I love your positive approach, your smile, your way, how you enjoy life and beauty of the life ❤❤❤
I love your videos and your life's approach 😉
From my experiences, my list would be totally different and most west and south European countries wouldn't be on a list (expect Spain), but I am happy, you have found great friends in there 😉😇
Have an awesome day 😉
Warm hugs from Slovakia 🇸🇰🇪🇺 🤗🤗🤗
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? 😂
Makes sense!
@@gabagoolgabagoolgabagool you have to go outside the big cities to experience it. Small town America is definitely very friendly.
Not in the big cities, e.g. New York.
Japan is super friendly too! So hospitable and helpful!
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 haven't been to many countries outside my own Ireland, but one thing I will always remember was an Hispanic woman in Manhattan in February of 2002 (so close to after the towers fell) at a bus stop giving me detailed information about which bus to take. They were just real people who would help a stranger. Probably a lot different now but I was impressed and surprised by the decency of the people.
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.
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!
Unfortunately NZ food is the worst in the world, yuck
We spent most of our time cooking out own food and eating out at the chinese buffets
NZ FOOD is the world's worst , horrible
@@InMyBrz Agree for the most part, with the exception of Hāngī food. That was absolutely delicious and also such a unique experience.
Kia ora. I'm glad you liked Aotearoa! Us Kiwis are a friendly bunch ❤
@ Kia ora! Absolutely loved you Kiwis, you guys are great!
Love to all the peeps in Greece ❤.
I get a little emotional remembering how well they treated us. Can't wait to go back.
I loved the overall friendliness in Croatia, but I never went to Split or Dubrovnik. I'm not sure what it's like in the more popular destinations, but like Zagreb was AMAZING!
So true about Brazilians. I would also add Philippines. Greetings.
I've never being to the Philippines but every Filipino person I've met has been so unbelievably kind.
I agree with your selection of Ireland and Italy, and would add Scotland to your list. Very friendly, very anxious to help you.
South Africa. Any person I dealt with two days, the second day it was as a friend. I'm a reserved person by nature. Even in the hotels, which are used to dealing with people just passing through, the friendliness was genuine.
As a South African I'm thrilled to hear this ❤ Yes it's common here to strike up random conversations with strangers. We are people's people 😊
Mark - your videos are always an inspiration! Essential viewing for all travelers
In Ireland everybody just talks to you. In the pub, you don’t have time to just sit, because there will be people chatting with you and telling stories soon.
And I was in the train from the Netherlands to Milan in Italy. I talked to some Sicilian seasonal workers from Germany and after a short while I was invited to visit them in Sicily, stay with them. So friendly! And also I visited a girl from Milan I met at a chatsite and the next day me and my friend were invited at her friends house, for a large meal with more friends and familiy I didn’t know before. Amazing hospitallity.
I found the people of Fiji to be exceptionally friendly, as well as the Aussies.
Hi Mark, southern Italy is more like Greece than the North. I haven't been to Brazil but I have known Brazilians and I agree with you, FUN. I flew from Tel Aviv to Rome last year and I had my cat with me. As we were trudging to the exit from the gate, a Brazilian couple commented on the cat. We did talk about the Holy Land but we had a lot of laughs over my bringing the cat with me. I actually live in Israel and the kennel situation here is complicated. Italians love cats and it was no problem finding a pet friendly place. It cost me less even with the $95 fare each way to take him plus he wasn't traumatized. I was there for a month.
Free free Palestine
Have you been to other asian countries like Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Taiwan??? They are all friendly snd hospitable to tourist and all so to expats too I hope you add this to your bucket list I am sure you won't regret it
How is México not on this list??? So many kind, warm and beautiful people.
@@TheNoColo Really? Lol
@catdaddy5192 Most definitely. If you don't know, you're missing out.
@@catdaddy5192 yeah, really!
I have to say ,I been to Mexico .the people was very cool and helpful to me. So this Canadian have to say. Yes mexico was really friendly to me. Cheers with a corona 🍺🍺from a Canadian
Oh, that's cool that you showed Savannah, GA!
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.
Mexico sounds like fun. 😍
Once we were climbing a mountain in northern Tanzania. My son got tired and stayed with a friend in a village on the way to the top. We eventually returned - to find him playing football with the children of the village. =)
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 would say Jordan was #1. What a kind, helpful, warm people. I found Lebanon also to be very friendly.
I've been to Greece in 2022 and they're so friendly and welcoming people. I remember one funny moment i asked to a Greek woman information about a place, she answered kinda in a harsh way, than she saw my Brazilian flag backbag and shouted " are you ou brazilians ? I love Brazil" and she change to her best friendly mode. It was so funny, we chatted a little bit about how Brazilians and greeks have somethings in common. I loved so much being there and i plan to get back there someday.
I've been to Iceland twice I love it there I always visit the blue lagoon when I go there and I love the night life in Reykjavik
Love your list! I would add Portugal and Thailand.
Glasgow, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle, Toronto and Hong Kong.