my first travelling adventure was to Malaysia I loved everything about it. The people are incredibly proud of their country and so they should be. I can't wait to take my family
iAwareNow. Not surprising if it comes from one nasty Indonesian like you who are always provoking Malaysia like as though you know everything about us. Who the hell do you think you are making wild accusations. Much jealous ya cos your country is not listed. We have no hatred whatsoever against you guys we don't deserve such rude comment from you. Malaysia is a Commonwealth country n we always have a sentimental attachment with Great Britain, go to London, it's like a second home to us. Shame on you!!!
Why do you people have to be like that? Of course, I am aware that those countries do not live under the same conditions as we do, to say the least, but I didn't mean to insult anyone or sth! calm down!
When i saw my country flag(Malaysia) i so proud. I also just received backpacking through Asia and Malaysia for a month. I met with Kate from around the world she did say Asia one of the most safest place for women backpacking.
Taylor Aylett OMG! that's exciting for you to have an adventure! I'm originally from the Philippines but will settle in NSW. Go for all the ASEAN countries coz it's near AU and really cheap as well. 50 cents beer and $1 meal!! 😊
filipinos are the most well english speakers in asia. i believe that's their 2nd language. i never had any difficukties communicating with them, even with their so called jeepney drivers! amazing indeed! -from a greek btw
I actually think Korea would be a great place to go as a first-time traveler. There's a culture shock, but it's super safe with crazy amazing infrastructure, tons of wifi, and tons of English signs. If you feel nervous, there are tons of cute cafes where you can lie low for a bit and feel at home
Happened to stumble across your channel and have enjoyed t the last few weeks. I have never traveled alone but I have been to Hong Kong and Japan for World Scouting events and I absolutely loved the experience. One thing I am struggling with now is where to go, because really I just want to go everywhere. Love oyur videos!
I am malaysian,first country that i visited was chiangmai,thailand...amazing place and i stay at mae sai and tachileak, Myanmar...then hong kong and bali indonesia..in term of transport i recommend hong kong..very easy to go around..u can even visit macau with just 1 hour from hk island..bali is beauty..mystery and relaxing...love it..by the way...for my opinion..u should visit borneo sabah and sarawak...they have beautiful island, mountain and forest..
My first time out of the country I'm from (USA) was to Belize. It is an amazingly easy place to navigate as an English speaker because English is actually the official language. Everyone speaks both English and Spanish! Aside from that, the Belizean dollar is equivalent to exactly $.50 USD. There's so much to see and the people are so friendly and laid back.
I just got back from a trip in Europe and went to Turkey, Greece, Italy, Germany, France, England and Spain. Out of all of the places we went to I was expecting Istanbul, Turkey to have a huge language barrier, but honestly, it ended up being Paris, France. The French don't like speaking English, and while a lot did (hostel staff, Disneyland...) I found people in positions that I expected to have a okay level of English to barely speak it, such as train staff/information desk staff! Anyway, my first trip apart from Aussie (many times as a kid as I'm from NZ) was to California, USA - very easy for a first time traveler!
Amy Earle we hated France because they were so rude. I tried to speak French and they were jerks because my French wasn't good enough. So we tried English and they were still mean. This went on our entire vacation. I was thinking how is Paris a tourist city and nobody speaks English?🙄
DearJRenae I'm french and indeed, most of us don't speak english at all I mean we are so bad at it it's crazy, even though of course some can speak it very well. However I'm surprised about the rude thing. Did you go to Paris ?Some Parisians tend to be a bit rude indeed so if you're looking for a more friendly town you should try Bordeaux :)
I found Parisians (in the tourists/restaurant industry) unwilling to speak French with me. They seem to dislike hearing non-natives speak what they call “textbook French.” They would hear my American accent and just speak English...bummer...
Hi Aly, thank you so much for highlighting that the UK is not just London! I'm Portuguese living in the UK for almost 5 years and can definitely say that there's SO many amazing places to see - some of the places I've been and strongly recommend: Edinburgh, Pembrokeshire (Wales), Strafford-upon-Avon, Cornwall (
I would also put Ireland down as a great first time travel destination. A vast array of sites to see. It has good public transport but it is kind of expensive but can be done on a budget. I would highly recommend it.
I agree with the chaos in Manila Looool. I suggest going to Makati City it's so much better and safer. Just an hour near Manila. Like thirty minutes from the airport. Once outside the city it will be good like Palawan, Boracay and many more. In the Philippines you can even ask the vendors or kids for directions. Everyone speaks English.
Enya definitely come and visit New Zealand ! I live in Auckland. I would recommend travel both islands to see Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown 😊
If you're in southland then I can show you around, i've lived here all my life, not that it's the most interesting place in NZ but if you happen to be down this way, i'm here to help haha :)
I live in Canada- and can't afford to travel in Canada :( it is soooo expensive to get anywhere! I also live in a remote northern town, but still. The tourists driving through my town to go to Alaska are all rich Americans and Europeans. I love my country- but I wish it was more affordable.
Singapore would be also nice for beginners to get a slight understanding what Asia is like. Visiting China Town, Little India, Arabic area etc. Getting around Singapore is super easy. My first travel destination was Israel. Massive culture shock partly because we were staying at the strict orthodox Jews family and you had to follow all the Kosher rules (not mixing milk and meat in your meals for example), not to use electricity on Saturdays, cover up your body when it's insanely hot etc. But it's really easy to get around the country, lots of things to see and most of the people speak English. As an option for the first time travellers.
So, let me try to explain. It cannot be combined in one meal. So... if you are eating burger where milk was used for the bread recipe, plus there is meat. Or, you have spaghetti bolognieze and after it you have pancakes, which have milk in it. Or you had a meal with meat and then decided to drink milk tea. So all of it are perfect examples. But it is only happens if you are in orthodox part. In Tel Aviv, for example, you don't need to worry about it. But Macdonalds is kosher there, so the taste will be completely different.
Sonchik007 nah singapore would be the last place to go to. everything there is waaaaaaay too expensive. if ur looking for the SEA feel then malaysia would be better. if your looking for urban metropolis might as well go to seoul or tokyo
But we are comparing the countries not by the prices range, but how easy is to get around. Australia is way more expensive for example, but it was an example in the video.
For Latin America, countries that are fairly easy for first time travelers are Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru (though you should visit all of Latin America - it's the best!!)
I hope that one day you'll make your way to any island at east coast of Malaysia..redang,perhentian,kapas,tioman island and many more are waiting for you!
My first major travelling trip was to Mongolia. I feel as if you plan well before hand and have a good idea of where you want to go, you will be fine wherever you go. In Mongolia they spoke hardly any English at all, but I managed with just pointing to a phrase book and actions.
US person here. I def recommend the US for travelers - Greyhond bus lines is nationwide and they also have an annual discount membership available. we have all different kinds of landscapes and cultures all in one country. we speak English and Spanish here pretty equally, so if you want to learn Spanish there is plenty of that.
My 1st destination out of the U.S. was the Dominican Republic! We did not stay on a resort and there were many things that were a culture shock, but it was a great experience!
I guess that is from your own personal experience. I would add UAE, Jordan & Lebanon. English is easily spoken everywhere, tourism is their major contribution to their economy, good infrastructure, different landscapes across the areas, and very "easy to accommodate" kinda culture. tho it could be a bit expensive.
I stayed in UAE on holiday for a little over a month and yes, the country is amazing! but not really recommended for budget backpackers since prices are quite expensive, like food and accommodations.
Thousands of thanks for making Malaysia in your top 10 list. Most of all, million of thanks for visiting Malaysia. Do visit Malaysia again sometime in d future.
First place I visited (I was born in the U.S. and currently live in boston) was France when I was 3 months old, and later England when I was 1 :) An easy first-time travel destination I'd recommend is actually my own city of Boston! It's smaller and much less hectic/stressful than NYC, it's very historic, and frankly very European! I love showing my French friends around!
the first place I visited on my own was the UK (London and Cambridge) and I'll be in Thailand on my own in April! :) I'm kinda nervous but sooo happy that I will finally see something else than Europe
My first solo travel was to do Summer Camp in USA. I did this because of the element of solo travel but also being guaranteed a job and environment were u can't not make friends! Also, you work before you travel so it's such a good set up to ease in to independent travelling and has given me so much confidence :-) If u have the skills do a summer camp.. it's more than just working with kids too !! Now I have a south east Asia trip booked with my best friend I met out there
Great vid. girl, never thought about this particular topic. My first trip (I'm an Aussie living in Perth) was to Singapore - still haven't been to Bali... A little expensive but so very safe and easy to get around. I took my sons when they were about 8 and 10 and we had a ball. Keep up the good work, love your content.
I really feel you on the 'don't just go to the capital' part for my country too. when people go to the netherlands they almost always seem to go to Amsterdam, while people I know that have been to Utrecht say it's a lot better than Amsterdam
My first place I travelled to was Norway. Fantastic country with a beautiful landscape and nice and clean cities. Almost everybody could understand and speak english, so no language problems here. And the people were really helpful too. Public transport is quite good with busses, but a bit more expensive. So is the beer. They have a high tax on alcohol. But all in all I really loved it there and it got me into wanting to travel a lot more. :)
I'd add Seoul to a first time trip to Asia. It's still pretty cheap and has a great nightlife/expat scene so you can make friends easily. Plus its really modernised so if you're looking for more of a city vibe it's the perfect place to stay for a week or two. Plus the city NEVER sleeps!! 😀
the first time that I got out of France was when I was four! it was in Marrakech, morroco and this is definitely a trip I would advise you to do! I went there 4 times and I still love it!!
Jeanne a I'm thinking about going to Morocco on a surf trip, around Thagzout area, but I would go alone and I have heard SOO many bad things from women who went there travelling solo about harassment and so many men approaching you and getting angrz when ignoring them. Did you go there solo or with somebody else? And what are your experiences with the Morrocan men? And do you have any advise for women going there solo?
Imane Tabza Thanks for your advice! Luckily I still have some time to decide. (one and a half year 'til I finish school). I'll probably go there anyway 'cause it's one of the places that seem really interesting because of culture and of course the great waves:) Might not go there as my first trip though
I only went to Marrakech but I can tell you that there, I wasn't being harassed at all, but that might be because I was always with my mum at least, and she will not le t herself be disrespected so...
In the Nordic countries, basically everyone speaks English fluently, and a lot of the times they don't even have an accent (especially Sweden). And there's no culture shock (I think) and the transportation system is great! The capitals are not that big but still have a lot of museums and stuff like that. If you want more "adventures", there's a lot of beautiful nature, mountains, Nordic lights and even volcanos (in Iceland) It's a bit expensive, especially in Norway, but it's not too bad.
I'm from the Philippines and I agree with what you said about going in the PH. It's true that it's getting better now though with scams in the airport. A total nature adventure if you go in the Philippines.
you only go to manila to test your patience and inner warrior.. i know.. i live there. explore the islands, palawan, bohol, boracay, the mountains, sagada, banaue
First destination for me was BULGARIA! I'm from Spain but I was living in Italy at the moment. huge language barrier with smaller shops and restaurants but everything else was great. Can't wait to go further ✈✈
Don't forget to visit Indonesia. You can spend like a week to explore more about culture, foods, etc... Just give me a hit when you guys go to Indonesia, I'd love to show you around... Please, it's not that I ask you for money, We love meeting new people from around the world!!! Greeting from Indonesia!
Thailand was the first... the most adventurous so far has been travelling to Japan on my own. That took some balls and was a bit scary at first but once I took the plunge it was an amazing experience to travel around Japan. I really like your vids.. keep it up mate 😎
As an American, I would say the exact same thing about New York City and California that you said about London. So many foreigners have only ever been to those two places and they are missing out on so many cool cities. D.C., Miami, Houston, Savannah, Boston, the entire state of Vermont, national parks in Wyoming, Utah, Montana, South Dakota etc. There is so many better things to see in the United States than the gray buildings of New York City... trust me.
Now that you've been to India, and courtesy your vlog, I got to see many places in my own country for the first time; how would you recommend it to first time travellers? As for me, on my first solo travel, I want to explore my country first.. in all its length, width and depth!! It's so diverse, so culturally rich, and full of surprises.. so, before going out, I will take my time knowing India :) I've been following you from the past month, you are one high spirited traveller!
First ever place visited was new york then i lived there for awhile the moved back to my homeland for a few yrs then went to california and been living here since then. In america Ive traveled the southwest,, northwest, midwest, van city canada, in europe portugal, spain, france, rome, in the crazy middle east jordan, israel, palestinian controlled jerusalem as well, asia japan many times - airport only for a stop over but i like the airport lol, philippines metro manila, cavite, taal, tarlac, baguio, puerto princesa palawan, boracay, and one time in catanduanes
Been watching travel videos for like a year and i've wanted to travel solo so bad... and yesterday I booked a flight to Hong Kong!! Still in shock kind of, after Hong Kong I've booked a flight to Bangkok and then the rest I'll make up as I go! I cannot wait!
Surprisingly when I went to Vietnam almost everyone I met did not speak English. However, the Vietnamese are so friendly and accommodating that it wasn't a problem.
1st place I travelled without family was Hong Kong. It's familiar enough to not be completely shocking but gives you the option to go fairly exotic. My friend referred to it as "Asia For Dummies". I didn't find it particularly expensive either?
First time traveller should really give Singapore a try. Our main language is English and we are known for our diverse cuisine and culture. There are lots of things to explore here in Singapore and it is very easy to go around by public transports. Besides, it is one of the top safest countries in the world. :)
Singapore is a Mega City within a very small country, its like going to Tokyo but with less personality and thats it, sure there are a few touristy attractions like Universal Studios and Gardens by the Bay, but aside from that.. Marina Bay Sands? Clarke Quay? Sentosa? meh. honestly most people come there to work since Singapore employees earn the most compared to other countries in South East Asia. shopping is expensive! food, aside from not being that good is also expensive! so why would tourists go there? specially global backpackers on a budget. if I was looking to spend more in Asia Id rather go to Seoul or Tokyo, even HK!
Great video as usual. If you don't have one could you make a video of how to plan a trip for those that don't have a clue please. From A to Z as in all the steps like how to get a passport, how to get a visa, what kind of visa to get. What flights and how to book it, what kinds f things you can not take with you to other countries. What things you shouldn't bother taking with you. What clothing to pack. You see where I'm going with this lol kind of travel for dummies lol.
I just booked my first solo trip, 2 weeks in Bangkok. Any advice and/or suggestions? I wanna go see Phuket, go to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat, and get a Sak Yant tattoo, other than that I"m open to pretty much everything :)
Shane Peterson me too 3 weeks in May I can't wait from Canada 🇨🇦 also I want to see the Temples learn more about the culture. If u have not booked all your stays try Agoda and eDreams for flights within Thailand I picked up some great deals
I highly recommend to visit China since you are an experienced traveller. China Mainland is the Central Far East, China adapted a little of each culture from other Asian countries. There are many changes going on everyday in China, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Most importantly, it’s very safe to travel in China. I’m sure you met many Chinese in your trips but you will see the “real Chinese” and experience differently.
Really great list! I think other places that are the big cities of glitz and glam - Dubai (yes I know there is a whole other side to the UOI outside of Dubai), Singapore and Hong Kong but yeah not too much culture shock compared to many places. Each successful rich global city with different vibes (HK is EASILY my fave of the three though). TAIWAN is also good though not a lot of English out in the countryside and less English compared to many of these places. Very warm people though and very developed!
Great video! However, what about Laos? I've got the feeling that Laos is often combined with Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, what do you think about that?
If you go to the Phils for the first time, if you need to stop over to Manila, I suggest dont book your hotel to old Manila instead book your hotel somewhere in Makati, Bonifacio Global City, or on new Manila bay area MOA area.Then go to Palawan, Cebu,Bohol Davao etc.Just avoid some areas in Mindanao like Sulu or Basilan.With present administration, its more safer to travel in the Phils.
Hey :) We want to go to Thailand ect after Aus, is it possible to get vaccinations on medicare/pay for them. Can't seem to find the answer on google! :) thanks x
my first travelling adventure was to Malaysia I loved everything about it. The people are incredibly proud of their country and so they should be. I can't wait to take my family
Leanne Digby glad you loved Malaysia! :-) come again!
Leanne Digby Malaysia loves you too! 😘
I fly to Malaysia next week. Yaaaassss!!!
iAwareNow. Not surprising if it comes from one nasty Indonesian like you who are always provoking Malaysia like as though you know everything about us. Who the hell do you think you are making wild accusations. Much jealous ya cos your country is not listed. We have no hatred whatsoever against you guys we don't deserve such rude comment from you. Malaysia is a Commonwealth country n we always have a sentimental attachment with Great Britain, go to London, it's like a second home to us. Shame on you!!!
Can you please please also do a video on countries to go for a culture shock?? :D
Try syria
Russia excepting Moscow and Petersburg - deep shocking for a reasonable price)
Afghanistan
Why do you people have to be like that? Of course, I am aware that those countries do not live under the same conditions as we do, to say the least, but I didn't mean to insult anyone or sth! calm down!
Def Japan
I'm from Canada and my very first trip alone abroad was to Ireland. Fantastic country!
langtongirl where did you go exactly?
When i saw my country flag(Malaysia) i so proud. I also just received backpacking through Asia and Malaysia for a month. I met with Kate from around the world she did say Asia one of the most safest place for women backpacking.
I'm going to Thailand in 4 weeks, my first ever trip alone, second trip ever, so nervous but excited!! Your videos have helped me prepare a lot!!!
The perfect video for me! I'm a fresh 18 year old Australian who hasn't travelled without my parents yet. So thank you for the help!
Taylor Aylett if you ever come to England I'd love to show you round my area ❤
I would love that! England is high on my bucket list
Taylor Aylett OMG! that's exciting for you to have an adventure! I'm originally from the Philippines but will settle in NSW. Go for all the ASEAN countries coz it's near AU and really cheap as well. 50 cents beer and $1 meal!! 😊
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filipinos are the most well english speakers in asia. i believe that's their 2nd language. i never had any difficukties communicating with them, even with their so called jeepney drivers! amazing indeed! -from a greek btw
PRAGUE! Public transportation is phenomenal. Food is cheap. Beer is cheep. Absolutely gorgeous sights. I pretty much spoiled myself going there first.
I actually think Korea would be a great place to go as a first-time traveler. There's a culture shock, but it's super safe with crazy amazing infrastructure, tons of wifi, and tons of English signs. If you feel nervous, there are tons of cute cafes where you can lie low for a bit and feel at home
Happened to stumble across your channel and have enjoyed t the last few weeks. I have never traveled alone but I have been to Hong Kong and Japan for World Scouting events and I absolutely loved the experience. One thing I am struggling with now is where to go, because really I just want to go everywhere. Love oyur videos!
I am malaysian,first country that i visited was chiangmai,thailand...amazing place and i stay at mae sai and tachileak, Myanmar...then hong kong and bali indonesia..in term of transport i recommend hong kong..very easy to go around..u can even visit macau with just 1 hour from hk island..bali is beauty..mystery and relaxing...love it..by the way...for my opinion..u should visit borneo sabah and sarawak...they have beautiful island, mountain and forest..
My first time out of the country I'm from (USA) was to Belize. It is an amazingly easy place to navigate as an English speaker because English is actually the official language. Everyone speaks both English and Spanish! Aside from that, the Belizean dollar is equivalent to exactly $.50 USD. There's so much to see and the people are so friendly and laid back.
I just got back from a trip in Europe and went to Turkey, Greece, Italy, Germany, France, England and Spain. Out of all of the places we went to I was expecting Istanbul, Turkey to have a huge language barrier, but honestly, it ended up being Paris, France. The French don't like speaking English, and while a lot did (hostel staff, Disneyland...) I found people in positions that I expected to have a okay level of English to barely speak it, such as train staff/information desk staff!
Anyway, my first trip apart from Aussie (many times as a kid as I'm from NZ) was to California, USA - very easy for a first time traveler!
Amy Earle we hated France because they were so rude. I tried to speak French and they were jerks because my French wasn't good enough. So we tried English and they were still mean. This went on our entire vacation. I was thinking how is Paris a tourist city and nobody speaks English?🙄
DearJRenae I'm french and indeed, most of us don't speak english at all I mean we are so bad at it it's crazy, even though of course some can speak it very well. However I'm surprised about the rude thing. Did you go to Paris ?Some Parisians tend to be a bit rude indeed so if you're looking for a more friendly town you should try Bordeaux :)
I found Parisians (in the tourists/restaurant industry) unwilling to speak French with me. They seem to dislike hearing non-natives speak what they call “textbook French.” They would hear my American accent and just speak English...bummer...
Hi Aly, thank you so much for highlighting that the UK is not just London! I'm Portuguese living in the UK for almost 5 years and can definitely say that there's SO many amazing places to see - some of the places I've been and strongly recommend: Edinburgh, Pembrokeshire (Wales), Strafford-upon-Avon, Cornwall (
I would also put Ireland down as a great first time travel destination. A vast array of sites to see. It has good public transport but it is kind of expensive but can be done on a budget. I would highly recommend it.
The first place I traveled to outside of the US, was Warsaw, Poland. It was...interesting, but well worth the inspiration to travel even more.
I agree with the chaos in Manila Looool. I suggest going to Makati City it's so much better and safer. Just an hour near Manila. Like thirty minutes from the airport. Once outside the city it will be good like Palawan, Boracay and many more. In the Philippines you can even ask the vendors or kids for directions. Everyone speaks English.
I am currently in new zealand and I love it *-* I wish I never had to return back home, but I have to do so... :/
Where about in NZ? I'm thinking of going!
Enya definitely come and visit New Zealand ! I live in Auckland. I would recommend travel both islands to see Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown 😊
If you're in southland then I can show you around, i've lived here all my life, not that it's the most interesting place in NZ but if you happen to be down this way, i'm here to help haha :)
+MynameisJessie thanks, but I am already back in auckland as I have to leave next week... :(
Enya Is this comment a joke? I've read it 3 times now on this video hahaha
I live in Canada- and can't afford to travel in Canada :( it is soooo expensive to get anywhere! I also live in a remote northern town, but still. The tourists driving through my town to go to Alaska are all rich Americans and Europeans. I love my country- but I wish it was more affordable.
I have heard that a lot about Canada
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Singapore would be also nice for beginners to get a slight understanding what Asia is like. Visiting China Town, Little India, Arabic area etc. Getting around Singapore is super easy.
My first travel destination was Israel. Massive culture shock partly because we were staying at the strict orthodox Jews family and you had to follow all the Kosher rules (not mixing milk and meat in your meals for example), not to use electricity on Saturdays, cover up your body when it's insanely hot etc. But it's really easy to get around the country, lots of things to see and most of the people speak English. As an option for the first time travellers.
Sonchik007 Thanks for saying this! I bought this would be on the list... I'm actually looking at flights now
Sonchik007 I don't know any recipes that mux milk with meat lol
So, let me try to explain. It cannot be combined in one meal. So... if you are eating burger where milk was used for the bread recipe, plus there is meat. Or, you have spaghetti bolognieze and after it you have pancakes, which have milk in it. Or you had a meal with meat and then decided to drink milk tea. So all of it are perfect examples. But it is only happens if you are in orthodox part. In Tel Aviv, for example, you don't need to worry about it. But Macdonalds is kosher there, so the taste will be completely different.
Sonchik007 nah singapore would be the last place to go to. everything there is waaaaaaay too expensive. if ur looking for the SEA feel then malaysia would be better. if your looking for urban metropolis might as well go to seoul or tokyo
But we are comparing the countries not by the prices range, but how easy is to get around. Australia is way more expensive for example, but it was an example in the video.
I’m Malaysian, thank you for positive comments. But I would like to propose Indonenesia, as our sister country has a lot to offer
I so agree with getting out of London. I'm an American and spent a summer doing an archeology dig in Yorkshire. It's such an amazing area.
Love Yorkshire!
PsychoTraveller it reminds me of the Yorkshire Ripper..
April D. How did you get the chance to do that ? I plan on visiting Yorkshire too !
For Latin America, countries that are fairly easy for first time travelers are Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru (though you should visit all of Latin America - it's the best!!)
I hope that one day you'll make your way to any island at east coast of Malaysia..redang,perhentian,kapas,tioman island and many more are waiting for you!
Informative, clear, & fun video. Thank you Aly!
My first major travelling trip was to Mongolia. I feel as if you plan well before hand and have a good idea of where you want to go, you will be fine wherever you go. In Mongolia they spoke hardly any English at all, but I managed with just pointing to a phrase book and actions.
Stay on both coast.....East/West in the US, skip South and Midwest.
US person here. I def recommend the US for travelers - Greyhond bus lines is nationwide and they also have an annual discount membership available. we have all different kinds of landscapes and cultures all in one country. we speak English and Spanish here pretty equally, so if you want to learn Spanish there is plenty of that.
I'm a first time traveler 😃 thanks for adding this
Have you been to India? It was super cheap and one can also get by very easily with English.
I first traveled to Germany and had a great time
South Africa is also a good option. It's affordable, beautiful and most people here speak and understand English 👍
Best advice just go and travel light.
My 1st destination out of the U.S. was the Dominican Republic! We did not stay on a resort and there were many things that were a culture shock, but it was a great experience!
First solo trip Amsterdam before that a cruise covering Italy and France
Welcome to Malaysia, Essence of Asia :-)
Yeahhhh I'm so happy you actually mentioned Warwick and Warwick Castle! Lived there for four years :D
I guess that is from your own personal experience. I would add UAE, Jordan & Lebanon. English is easily spoken everywhere, tourism is their major contribution to their economy, good infrastructure, different landscapes across the areas, and very "easy to accommodate" kinda culture. tho it could be a bit expensive.
I stayed in UAE on holiday for a little over a month and yes, the country is amazing! but not really recommended for budget backpackers since prices are quite expensive, like food and accommodations.
Thousands of thanks for making Malaysia in your top 10 list. Most of all, million of thanks for visiting Malaysia. Do visit Malaysia again sometime in d future.
As someone local to Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, I can definitely recommend it, especially in the summer.
BRILLIANT photo of the Queen in there. On point. ;)
First place I visited (I was born in the U.S. and currently live in boston) was France when I was 3 months old, and later England when I was 1 :) An easy first-time travel destination I'd recommend is actually my own city of Boston! It's smaller and much less hectic/stressful than NYC, it's very historic, and frankly very European! I love showing my French friends around!
the first place I visited on my own was the UK (London and Cambridge) and I'll be in Thailand on my own in April! :) I'm kinda nervous but sooo happy that I will finally see something else than Europe
Iris Doeven how was it?
My first solo travel was to do Summer Camp in USA. I did this because of the element of solo travel but also being guaranteed a job and environment were u can't not make friends! Also, you work before you travel so it's such a good set up to ease in to independent travelling and has given me so much confidence :-)
If u have the skills do a summer camp.. it's more than just working with kids too !! Now I have a south east Asia trip booked with my best friend I met out there
Thank you so much for this video!
Great vid. girl, never thought about this particular topic. My first trip (I'm an Aussie living in Perth) was to Singapore - still haven't been to Bali... A little expensive but so very safe and easy to get around. I took my sons when they were about 8 and 10 and we had a ball. Keep up the good work, love your content.
The Philippines!😊👌👍❤
At first glance I thought this said "perfect destinations for time travelers"
Tehe.
my cup of tea. I'm starting to think about planning my 1st solo trip. I need as much advice as I can get.
Great video, thank you for posting!
I really feel you on the 'don't just go to the capital' part for my country too. when people go to the netherlands they almost always seem to go to Amsterdam, while people I know that have been to Utrecht say it's a lot better than Amsterdam
My first country was 12 weeks in Sierra Leone. didn't think it would be on this list.
Agree with the get out of London - so much of the U.K. was amazing and we saw so little. Hopefully will move there one day!
My first place I travelled to was Norway. Fantastic country with a beautiful landscape and nice and clean cities. Almost everybody could understand and speak english, so no language problems here. And the people were really helpful too. Public transport is quite good with busses, but a bit more expensive. So is the beer. They have a high tax on alcohol. But all in all I really loved it there and it got me into wanting to travel a lot more. :)
I'd add Seoul to a first time trip to Asia. It's still pretty cheap and has a great nightlife/expat scene so you can make friends easily. Plus its really modernised so if you're looking for more of a city vibe it's the perfect place to stay for a week or two. Plus the city NEVER sleeps!! 😀
the first time that I got out of France was when I was four! it was in Marrakech, morroco and this is definitely a trip I would advise you to do! I went there 4 times and I still love it!!
Jeanne a I'm thinking about going to Morocco on a surf trip, around Thagzout area, but I would go alone and I have heard SOO many bad things from women who went there travelling solo about harassment and so many men approaching you and getting angrz when ignoring them. Did you go there solo or with somebody else? And what are your experiences with the Morrocan men? And do you have any advise for women going there solo?
Imane Tabza Thanks for your advice! Luckily I still have some time to decide. (one and a half year 'til I finish school). I'll probably go there anyway 'cause it's one of the places that seem really interesting because of culture and of course the great waves:) Might not go there as my first trip though
I only went to Marrakech but I can tell you that there, I wasn't being harassed at all, but that might be because I was always with my mum at least, and she will not le t herself be disrespected so...
Jeanne a Okay thank you!
ahh j'ai trop envie d'y aller!! L'architecture semble tres belle...J'ai été à Grenade en Espagne à l'Alhambra et on se croirait au Maroc ^^
i cant believe you list malaysia behing cambodia and vietnam..
This was so helpful! I've been trying to plan a good first time solo travel trip
I am sooo glad I stumbled across you're channel Thank you for making me feel more comfortable to solo travel 😭❤
In the Nordic countries, basically everyone speaks English fluently, and a lot of the times they don't even have an accent (especially Sweden). And there's no culture shock (I think) and the transportation system is great! The capitals are not that big but still have a lot of museums and stuff like that. If you want more "adventures", there's a lot of beautiful nature, mountains, Nordic lights and even volcanos (in Iceland)
It's a bit expensive, especially in Norway, but it's not too bad.
I'm from the Philippines and I agree with what you said about going in the PH. It's true that it's getting better now though with scams in the airport. A total nature adventure if you go in the Philippines.
you only go to manila to test your patience and inner warrior.. i know.. i live there.
explore the islands, palawan, bohol, boracay, the mountains, sagada, banaue
First destination for me was BULGARIA! I'm from Spain but I was living in Italy at the moment. huge language barrier with smaller shops and restaurants but everything else was great. Can't wait to go further ✈✈
Warwickshire is amazing. I spent 4 years there studying and within that duration, I probably went to Warwick Castle more than 10 times!
I did Bali, Gilis, Nusa islands and Lombok for my first time. what an amaizing experience!❤ up next: Vietnam!
Don't forget to visit Indonesia. You can spend like a week to explore more about culture, foods, etc...
Just give me a hit when you guys go to Indonesia, I'd love to show you around... Please, it's not that I ask you for money, We love meeting new people from around the world!!!
Greeting from Indonesia!
Thailand was the first... the most adventurous so far has been travelling to Japan on my own. That took some balls and was a bit scary at first but once I took the plunge it was an amazing experience to travel around Japan. I really like your vids.. keep it up mate 😎
As an American, I would say the exact same thing about New York City and California that you said about London. So many foreigners have only ever been to those two places and they are missing out on so many cool cities. D.C., Miami, Houston, Savannah, Boston, the entire state of Vermont, national parks in Wyoming, Utah, Montana, South Dakota etc. There is so many better things to see in the United States than the gray buildings of New York City... trust me.
Now that you've been to India, and courtesy your vlog, I got to see many places in my own country for the first time; how would you recommend it to first time travellers? As for me, on my first solo travel, I want to explore my country first.. in all its length, width and depth!! It's so diverse, so culturally rich, and full of surprises.. so, before going out, I will take my time knowing India :)
I've been following you from the past month, you are one high spirited traveller!
First ever place visited was new york then i lived there for awhile the moved back to my homeland for a few yrs then went to california and been living here since then. In america Ive traveled the southwest,, northwest, midwest, van city canada, in europe portugal, spain, france, rome, in the crazy middle east jordan, israel, palestinian controlled jerusalem as well, asia japan many times - airport only for a stop over but i like the airport lol, philippines metro manila, cavite, taal, tarlac, baguio, puerto princesa palawan, boracay, and one time in catanduanes
very informative! love your videos!!
Been watching travel videos for like a year and i've wanted to travel solo so bad... and yesterday I booked a flight to Hong Kong!! Still in shock kind of, after Hong Kong I've booked a flight to Bangkok and then the rest I'll make up as I go! I cannot wait!
That's so exciting! :D
Thank you for loving the Philippines. 😘❤️
French speakers might like New Caledonia, though it is a very long way from France.
I travelled the East coast of America by myself on the grey hound bus and it worked out pretty well :P
Surprisingly when I went to Vietnam almost everyone I met did not speak English. However, the Vietnamese are so friendly and accommodating that it wasn't a problem.
1st place I travelled without family was Hong Kong. It's familiar enough to not be completely shocking but gives you the option to go fairly exotic. My friend referred to it as "Asia For Dummies". I didn't find it particularly expensive either?
First time traveller should really give Singapore a try. Our main language is English and we are known for our diverse cuisine and culture. There are lots of things to explore here in Singapore and it is very easy to go around by public transports. Besides, it is one of the top safest countries in the world. :)
Ashley JT expensive
Ashley JT Singapore sucks
Ashley JT but its very expensive bro not good for the firts time no offence brother✌🏻
Singapore is a Mega City within a very small country, its like going to Tokyo but with less personality and thats it, sure there are a few touristy attractions like Universal Studios and Gardens by the Bay, but aside from that.. Marina Bay Sands? Clarke Quay? Sentosa? meh. honestly most people come there to work since Singapore employees earn the most compared to other countries in South East Asia. shopping is expensive! food, aside from not being that good is also expensive! so why would tourists go there? specially global backpackers on a budget. if I was looking to spend more in Asia Id rather go to Seoul or Tokyo, even HK!
Dear your a great vlogger, Thank you for the great videos
I will travel internationally for the first time this summer I'm going to Iceland
Great video as usual. If you don't have one could you make a video of how to plan a trip for those that don't have a clue please. From A to Z as in all the steps like how to get a passport, how to get a visa, what kind of visa to get. What flights and how to book it, what kinds f things you can not take with you to other countries. What things you shouldn't bother taking with you. What clothing to pack. You see where I'm going with this lol kind of travel for dummies lol.
this was a great video, really helpful
Many countries in Africa speak English, French, plus the traditional language of a specific tribe.
Great continent to visit & full of tradition.
Have you ever considered visiting South Africa?? Hailing in from Port Elizabeth, South Africa
I am surprised that you didn't even mention Singapore - the safest city in the world - nor Hong Kong.
bushyconn Singapore and Hong Kong is too urban and doesn't have any nature
expensive bruh..
Yea surprised singapore is not in the list, isn't sg an even easier place to travel to?
I just booked my first solo trip, 2 weeks in Bangkok. Any advice and/or suggestions? I wanna go see Phuket, go to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat, and get a Sak Yant tattoo, other than that I"m open to pretty much everything :)
Shane Peterson me too 3 weeks in May I can't wait from Canada 🇨🇦 also I want to see the Temples learn more about the culture. If u have not booked all your stays try Agoda and eDreams for flights within Thailand I picked up some great deals
Shane Peterson Me too traveling to Thailand for two weeks in April.
my first time traveling alone wes to China. it Was scary and exaiting but it did go realy well!
Are storms, thunder lightning etc , all year round in Malaysia?
First time solo trip will be Scandinavia at the end of August 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴
hi I'm planning to have a vacation in Auckland this august
any body knows the cheapest hotel in Auckland
I highly recommend to visit China since you are an experienced traveller. China Mainland is the Central Far East, China adapted a little of each culture from other Asian countries. There are many changes going on everyday in China, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Most importantly, it’s very safe to travel in China. I’m sure you met many Chinese in your trips but you will see the “real Chinese” and experience differently.
I love your videos!!! I'm going on my first solo trip this December to Europe and have some questions SOS
Really great list! I think other places that are the big cities of glitz and glam - Dubai (yes I know there is a whole other side to the UOI outside of Dubai), Singapore and Hong Kong but yeah not too much culture shock compared to many places. Each successful rich global city with different vibes (HK is EASILY my fave of the three though). TAIWAN is also good though not a lot of English out in the countryside and less English compared to many of these places. Very warm people though and very developed!
Great video! However, what about Laos? I've got the feeling that Laos is often combined with Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, what do you think about that?
could you make a video on how to book a plane flight for kids flying alone? please
Which of these would you say had the best food
Im from Australia and I'm trying to think where i should go for my first time with a budget.
I'd like to add Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Nice advice. The best travel book and resource are "Rick Steve's' guide books . I've been using them for years , simple, and great.
If you go to the Phils for the first time, if you need to stop over to Manila, I suggest dont book your hotel to old Manila instead book your hotel somewhere in Makati, Bonifacio Global City, or on new Manila bay area MOA area.Then go to Palawan, Cebu,Bohol Davao etc.Just avoid some areas in Mindanao like Sulu or Basilan.With present administration, its more safer to travel in the Phils.
Hey :) We want to go to Thailand ect after Aus, is it possible to get vaccinations on medicare/pay for them. Can't seem to find the answer on google! :) thanks x
annie edwards medicare doesnt cover it. you have to pay. I think I paid about 150.