I Travelled to 22 Countries In The Last 15 Years

Summary

The author has visited 22 countries over 15 years, representing about 10% of the world, and shares their first impressions and willingness to revisit each country.

Abstract

The author, an avid traveler, has explored 22 countries across different continents in the last 15 years, which accounts for roughly 10% of the world's nations. They provide a summary of their travel experiences, highlighting their initial impressions and whether they would consider returning to each destination. The countries visited span across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Pacific, with diverse experiences ranging from the bustling streets of Indonesia to the serene landscapes of Iceland. The author expresses a mix of reactions, from the heat of Southeast Asia to the cleanliness of Singapore, the nature of Switzerland, and the unique culture of each place. While some countries like Japan and Taiwan left a lasting impression that warrants a revisit, others like Hong Kong and Macau might not be revisited due to various reasons such as crowds or personal experiences like food poisoning in Mexico. The author reflects on the joy of traveling and the realization that there is still much of the world left to explore, inviting fellow travelers to share their own experiences and stories.

Opinions

Indonesia: Hot, but worth a second visit.
South Korea: Great for shopping, would return.
Malaysia: Exceptional food and shopping, would visit many times over.
Singapore: Impressed by cleanliness, open to returning.
Japan: Full of surprises, eager to visit multiple times.
Thailand: Hot, but likely to visit again.
Hong Kong: Overcrowded, probably won't return.
Macau: Nice but small, unlikely to revisit.
Taiwan: Plenty to see and do, definitely would go again.
Slovakia: Pleasant with lots to see, but unlikely to return.
Switzerland: Stunning nature, but expensive and unlikely to revisit.
Czech Republic: Didn't stay long enough to form a strong opinion, undecided about returning.
Slovenia: Lake Bled is beautiful, but probably a one-time visit.
Austria: Interested in exploring more of the nature, might return.
Iceland: Breathtaking scenery, would definitely visit again.
United Kingdom: Beautiful and would visit again.
Croatia: Considered a very special place, would love to return.
Ireland: Surprisingly breathtaking, but possibly a one-time visit.
Canada: Loves the country, especially Banff, and would visit again.
Mexico: Associated with a negative experience of food poisoning, unlikely to return.
United States of America: Ambivalent about revisiting, especially Las Vegas.
Australia: Memorable for kangaroos and koalas, would visit again.

The author also encourages others to share their travel stories and invites them to explore their collection of travel writings, showing an ongoing passion for travel and storytelling.

Here’s a summary of all the countries I’ve visited and my quick impressions of each one.

I’m in Malacca (Melaka)! Sorry for the less-than-impressive sweaty hair. It was SO HOT. (photo provided by Linda Ng)

I found a really cool website that helps you visualize how much of the world you’ve visited. I have visited 22 countries, which equates to about 10% of the world!

Here’s a breakdown on each of them. I’ll answer two quick questions on each of the countries.

My first thoughts and impressions

Would I go again if I had the chance?

Asia (9) — 29.03%

Indonesia — SO HOT! But I would go again.

South Korea — I love the shopping here. I would go again.

Malaysia — The food and the shopping is incredible. I’ll go a million more times.

Singapore — Everything is so clean! I don’t mind going again.

Japan — There’s a surprise around every corner. I’ll definitely go many more times if I could!

Thailand — It’s hot here too. I think I’ll go again.

Hong Kong — So many people! Maybe not.

Macau — It’s a nice and small place. Maybe not.

Taiwan — There are a ton of things to do and see. I’ll go again for sure!

Europe (9) — 18.75%

Slovakia — It’s a nice place with a lot to see. Maybe not again though.

Switzerland — The nature is stunning, but everything is so expensive. I probably won’t go again.

Czech Republic — I didn’t visit long enough last time. Maybe, maybe not.

Slovenia — Lake Bled is beautiful! I don’t think I’ll go again though.

Austria — I would like to explore nature here a bit more if I could.

Iceland — The scenery is unbeatable. 100% I would go again!

United Kingdom — It’s beautiful. I would go again!

Croatia — It’s a very special place, I would love to go again.

Ireland — It was surprisingly breathtaking. I may not go again though.

Pacific (1) — 5%

Australia — I remember kangaroos and koalas! YES!

A very beautiful place to visit! (photo provided by Linda Ng)

I’ll be honest, this was really fun! It feels like I’ve been to a lot of places, but when I list it out, it really isn’t a lot at all. There is still so much of the world to explore. I wonder where I will go next.

I Travelled to 22 Countries In The Last 15 Years

Here’s a summary of all the countries I’ve visited and my quick impressions of each one.

WHEEEEEE……HERE WE GO! 💃🏻

Asia (9) — 29.03%

Europe (9) — 18.75%

North America (3) — 75%

Pacific (1) — 5%

Now, I’m calling to all you travellers out there.

Super Amazing and Awesome Travel Stories!

I love to travel and write about all my trips, especially to Malaysia!