If You Wanted To Visit A Country Full Of Culture, Where Would You Go?

[Nautica]

Like, seriously. Somewhere full of nature, not so robotic, where people have real gatherings, and make things by hand, etc. Where would you visit?

[BellaAmore]

My list of places to go before I die is endless!
I would love to explore China, India, the Amazon or even Cambodia maybe....

Before I die I will walk the great wall (Or part of it) and take a rickety train ride across India

(How beautiful are these pictures??)

Like, seriously. Somewhere full of nature, not so robotic, where people have real gatherings, and make things by hand, etc. Where would you visit?

[Odelay]

The hill tribes region of Northern Thailand is pretty cool. Many of the people who reside there are of the Hmong. Very friendly people and beautiful, too, assuming they're not strung out on decades of opium addiction. Saw women washing their clothes on the riverbank, and waving at us in our longboat. The kids are cool, too. They'll try to sell you hand crafted items when you first arrive, but if you don't buy, then they'll leave you alone and even escort you on some local hike or adventure. They even got my shy 10 yr old niece to go swimming with them in a beautiful little swimming hole that we/they found.

EDIT: Oops, I didn't answer the question, since I've already visited No. Thailand. Hmm... maybe the Scottish Highlands. Parts of the Amazon. Peru. Any of the fishing cultures from New Foundland to Iceland to the fjords of Norway.

[runningdownthatdream]

Like, seriously. Somewhere full of nature, not so robotic, where people have real gatherings, and make things by hand, etc. Where would you visit?

Many things to consider before making a recommendation which would suit you. For instance, have you traveled outside North America and where to? What type of places would you like to stay in: B&B, hostels, 3-star or higher hotels, how comfortable are you dealing with non-English speakers and/or aggressive men, how much money can you spend (not including airfare) per week, do you want to be close to major shopping or cities?

Without knowing your preferences, the safe, beautiful, relaxed place with a unique culture which I generally recommend to anyone wanting to get away is Bali. One big town (can't really class it a city) which is Denpasar but lots of villages with beautiful, friendly people who will appreciate your skin colour. Forests and plains and unforgettable rice terraces. Stunning beaches. Old temples and almost daily religious (hindu) celebrations. All types of very affordable accommodation from B&B to 5-star scattered across the island. Very favourable exchange rate which will allow you to snap up unique artwork, clothes, handcrafts, and outstanding coffee beans! Everyone on Bali seemed to be an artist of some sort - your waiter is likely a painter or sculptor, the taxi driver is a singer, the hotel bellhop makes clothes. And one of the best surprises: locals LOVE reggae music. Bob is literally a god!

If you do go, for sure you should check out the town of Ubud which alone was worth the journey.

The worst thing about Bali has nothing to do with Bali: the cost of airfare from North America and the time to get there.

[surf4490]

Been travelling all my life and have lots of great memories .Highlights would be sunset on lake Titicaca .the Blue Train in South Africa and Holy week in Seville to name a couple.

[EvaCassini]

Back to Japan, i miss it a lot

[surf4490]

And if you've never been visit Ireland before you die

[Quiet Reflections]

you can find that in any country if you look for it and avoid the tourist traps.

[EvaCassini]

Also the UK, I hear you can go to the pubs and drink with horses!

I would also like to meet the Doctors and guys from Top Gear.

[surf4490]

Jeremy Clarkson lives on the Isle of Man (its nice but doesn't live up to the name)