1. The Netherlands
I'm not going to lie, one of the main reasons I became interested in the Netherlands was because two of my 最喜爱的 bands are from there. Within Temptation and Delain as well as Epica. And then all of the good Edm bands play there. Basically they have the best music.
I also really adore the scenery and cities. I am a sucker for neat landscapes and anywhere I can go to to snap some lovely pictures. After looking up the most beautiful places in the country I fell in 爱情 with it. Leiden, Kinderdijk, Ijsselmeer and Delft are three of my favorites. Leiden with it's beautiful canals and it's older vibe. Kinderdijk and it's breathtaking medieval windmills. Ijsselmeer and it's wintery splendor, 首页 to the country's largest lake. And the historic Delft.
From Amsterdam to Delft to Waddinxveen, the Netherlands has an assortment of glorious cities that capture my interests just as well as the landscaping does. The Netherlands has some splendid architecture that just takes 你 to another era.
Cities and landscapes aren't the only reason I'd 爱情 to drop 由 and visit the country though. I'd 爱情 to taste some cultural Dutch dishes. One that really holds appeal to me is Pannenkoeken 或者 Dutch Pancakes. They're usually thinner than American 薄煎饼, 煎饼 and are served with various different foods such as apples and bacon. Appletarts and Bami Goreng are tow 更多 dishes that I'd 爱情 to try.
In general the culture and people seem wonderful too. So many great artists hail from the Netherlands between 面包车, 范 Gogh and Johannes Vermeer. Traditions such as the feast of Sint Maarten also hold an appeal to me. It's like 万圣节前夕 but instead of saying trick 或者 treat 你 hold a candle 或者 a lantern and sing.
2. Maldives
For one thing the Maldives is 首页 to a bioluminescent 海滩 (a 海滩 that has glowing water) and I have always wanted to visit one of those. They are so otherworldly and surreal. Beaches like Reethi seem like they don't even belong on Earth.
For seconds, I'm not much for romance. But when I see 图片 like the one below, I'm ready to plan a freaking honeymoon. Honestly I'd take a friend and have a romantic candlelit 晚餐 here. And, Christ, there are so many lovely pictures when 你 搜索 up 'Maldives candle lit dinner.' Like everyone pause and do it.
On 最佳, 返回页首 of the awe-striking tropical views, the Maldives offers neat things like movies...in a jungle??? Like sign me up, I want to see a movie in a jungle. Y'all think I'm kidding;
The Maldives has some of the best beaches in my opinion, from Gili Lankanfushi and Reethi to Halaveli and Kuramathi each one it unique in its own way and has absolutely stunning scenery.
Scenery aside I am also hugely intrigued 由 the traditions. Things such as Bodu Beru (directly translating to 'big drum') music. According to the research I've done on it; Bodu Beru is huge about 7 men will set up drums and begin playing. This is accompanied 由 male and female dancers. The lyrical themes include tales from fishermen, 爱情 life, and moments in life. Often the 音乐 will start slow and pick up pace. Dancing from visitors is encouraged. The Maldives is a Muslim country so naturally they celebrate Muslim traditions like the End of Ramadan (in essence a time of fasting). I don't know all too much about Ramadan--but I'm definitely going to look into it. From the research I did do, the Maldives will celebrate the end of Ramadan with a dance called Bandiyaa--a dance executed 由 young women only--and feasts. I've looked up a few of these dances and I must say they a very beautiful. The Maldives also has a festival called the 干草 Festival where there are concerts and music, literature, and art is celebrated.
A lot of the 食物 their apparently has to do with fish, I'm not big on sea food. But honestly, I'm down for trying new things.
3. Ireland
Like the Netherlands, Celtic 音乐 is what got me interested in Ireland and it's culture. I'm very fond of both classical Celtic and Celtic Metal. The bagpipes have always appealed to me.
On 最佳, 返回页首 of that, Ireland is heavy with beautiful landscapes. The Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, and the Aran Islands. The Cliffs are breathtakingly lovely, they overlook the Atlantic ocean and give 你 a view of the Aran Islands. The Giant's Causeway is a place of much folklore and for that is a place I'd dream to visit. It's a pretty looking place shaped 由 a volcanic eruption. And finally the Aran Islands are an enchanting place to visit. They are full of livestock and ancient ruins. And the locals have managed to keep it well preserved.
And of course a trip to Ireland is not complete without a visit to Dublin. With it's assortment of wildlife parks and museum, and beautiful architecture, no wonder it is a 流行的 place to visit. But all of the Irish cities seem to be just as awe-striking. Killerany, Dingle, Cork, Sligo--all of them are a lovely blend of city and greenery some heavier in one than the other. In my opinion, Ireland is one of the most beautiful places on the Earth.
Though I'm not much of a drinker there are a few dishes that I'd like to try; such as the Irish Cream Bundt Cake and Irish 苹果 cake.
There are also a lot of traditions I'd like to experience. Samhain being the main one. It signals the shortening of days and is another time of lore. A time of costumes and feasts. And often a huge bonfire. And when I say huge, I mean huge. I've always been fond of bonfires and this is one that I'd 爱情 to partake in. The 火, 消防 was thought to ward of evil spirits and was at one point an Irish Halloween.
4. Scotland
Scotland is another place I'd 爱情 to visit for the beautiful nature if nothing else. Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Shetland Islands, and Orkney Islands among other places. Loch Ness is definitely the place to visit on a trip to Scotland. If you're a 粉丝 of Urban Legends Loch Ness is clearly for you. I've always loved 阅读 about the Loch Ness Monster and for that taking a visit to the lake itself is an appealing notion. I'm also a big 粉丝 of beaches and the Isle of Skye can offer them as well as some mountains and moors. All three of these create for a very scenic time. If 你 like ponies, miniature ponies at that, then the Shetland Islands are for you. On 最佳, 返回页首 of that, the view is great. And finally Orkney Islands is another simply splendid visit. It has 更多 of a haunting beauty scattered with monuments and old tombs. A visit to Orkney would offer some nifty sight seeing.
As of the cities, Inverness is great if 你 want to view some castles and cathedrals amid greenery. Very similar to Inverness is Stirling; it's a medieval city that for me is very worth checking out.
Another reason I want to visit Scotland is because of it's culture and traditions. Kilts and bagpipes among other things. The general spirit of the Highland Games also sounds to me like a wonderful time. Ceilidh would also be neat to experience. It's a gathering coupled with 音乐 and dancing and story telling.
5. 日本
The last of my 最佳, 返回页首 five places to visit is Japan. To me 日本 is another very pretty country. Kanazawa is one place I'd go to if I could; littered with samurai houses and geisha teahouses. Nikko has an abundance of shrines and wildlife. I'd one 日 爱情 to travel down one of its hiking trails. Nara is another cool place, it contains a beautiful temple with plenty of deer. Kyoto and Tokyo are two of the 更多 流行的 places to visit in 日本 and are hubs of culture. There's nothing I'd like 更多 than to go to these cities an and experience and learn about Japanese culture firsthand.
Culture such as the 日本动漫 and 音乐 that got me into the country in the first place. Jpop and Jrock and Visual Kei. I'd 爱情 to go see some famous bands in concert, in Japan. To learn about kimonos and the different festivals. To learn about geisha and harajuku from the people who know the most about it. I've also always dreamed of attending a lantern and/or 樱桃 blossom festival 或者 two. And then drop 由 a bath house. Of all of the places on this 列表 I think that Japanese culture would be the one I'd most 爱情 to get a taste of and learn 更多 about 由 taking a trip to the country.
6. Tahiti
Just like with the Netherlands there are places I'd 爱情 to visit. Gorgouse and photo-worthy places like the Fautaua Waterfall, Moorea, and La Plage De Maui. I'd also fancy a trip to Puna'auia with it's over-water bungalows and dreamy beaches.
Likewise I'm also fond of Tahitian music. That tropical summery sound always relaxes me. Moreoer their 音乐 and dance is a huge part of their culture and it would be amazing to learn about it first hand 由 actually visiting Tahiti, rather than 阅读 about it.
The Heiva i Tahiti festival also seems like a wonderful time. It's a time of 音乐 and dancing and sporting events. And is another huge cultural event, important to the peoples' heritage.
7. Iceland
Before I did my 最佳, 返回页首 10 beaches article, I actually never really thought about going to Iceland. It was only after that, that I realized just how striking the country is. Typically I'm 更多 partial to warm tropical climates, but every time I see the northern lights I just get captured 由 wanderlust.
Blue Lagoon was the first thing to capture my attention. Just something about that steamy hot pool of water surrounded 由 such frigid snow. And naturally the general view it offers.
Vatnajökull is another place I'd 爱情 to visit within Iceland. It is the largest glacier in Iceland, with caves to explore. Seljalandsfoss is another place to visit if you're planning on gong to Iceland. It's a huge waterfall that 你 can walk behind. Even 更多 stunning in my opinion is, Jökulsárlón--also called glacial lagoon, where sand and ice meet. And if 你 want frong row seats to the northern lights, try Kirkjufell. 总体, 整体 Iceland just has such gorgeous scenery and I'd 爱情 to see it in person one day.
Among other places I'd 爱情 to visit are the cities like Reykjavík (this is where the Blue Lagoon is located) and the small fishing town of Siglufjörður. Siglufjörður is 首页 to the Skaftafell ice caves.
There's also the scenic Hveragerði with its hot springs, the pretty Sauðárkrókur, another fishing town called Grindavík, and the amazing Olafsfjordur.
Iceland is also 首页 to a variety of fascinating traditions. Ever hear of Jónsmessa? It's a midsummer holiday. Basically there's lore that on midsummer's night, cows get human speech, seals become human, and night elves will try to seduce 你 with food. And if 你 roll around naked in the dew, 你 will be healed of ailments. This is a tradition I can get behind. If you'd like something less whimsical perhaps Sjómannadagur, the sea festival will do. This is a festival where they pay homage to seafarers with games and the like. Öskudagur is a holiday like 万圣节前夕 where kids will dress up and sing for candy. I think that's freakin' precious. Frankly I'd 爱情 to spend New Years in Iceland, apparently they have bonfires there, the U.S doesn't have that! Of all of the places I've researched thus far, Iceland has got to have my 最喜爱的 holidays.
They also have some interesting foods. 羊肉, 羔羊 is very common with meals. I myself am intrigued 由 ein með öllu, an Icelandic hot dog. Much 冷却器 than regular hot dogs. And since 你 cheese lovin' heathens need ur gosh damn cheese so much here on 潮流粉丝俱乐部 dot com, they have this thing called skyr, which is like yougart, except cheese.
And also Bjork. Bjork is from Iceland.
8. Norway
Norway is probably one of the most alluring places on this list. Nighttime there looks like something out of a dream. Lofoten for one is absolutely mesmerizing. It's a mural of mountains and trees and a crystalline body of water. Just in case y'all haven't noticed the theme this article, I have a thing for the Northern lights--like pretty much all of the places on here have them. And the view of them that Lofoten offers is simply captivating.
Though Lofoten isn't the only glamorous place that Norway has to offer. Geirangerfjord is startlingly beautiful with its waterfalls and mountains. It's just so green and the water looks so pure. Flam also seems super lovely. It has this really neat railway so if 你 like trains go to Flam. One of my dream houses is a 首页 nestled near mountains covered in greenery. The image below is exactly what I have in mind.
As much as I 爱情 talking about the country there are also some great cities in Norway. The city I'd really 爱情 to visit in Norway is Bryggen. It's this quaint harbor town with a bunch of heritage sites. And the nighttime view of the city is amazing; it's like a cluster of houses all light up and scattered on a mini-mountain. The city of Tromso is 说 to be optimal if 你 want to view the northern lights as well. On its own, it's a beautiful city. Alta is another neat place with prehistoric rock carvings.
Another thing that has me wanting to go to Norway is that I"m super keen on the mythology. I've always loved 阅读 about Odin and Loki and especially, Ragnarök.
One Norse celebration I'd like to attend is a retaliatively modern one called Bergenfest, it's basically a big concert. I'm always down for music. The 《冰雪奇缘》 Waterfall is another great one. 你 have people playing instruments made of ice. Shit, if 你 爱情 music, Norway is for you. And if you're a metalhead like myself Hole In The Sky is the way to go. And naturally Tomso has a northern lights festival that's to die for.
9. Finland
I've mentioned my 爱情 of the Netherlands' windmills, but 你 know who else has windmills? Finland.
Jokes aside Finland is another charming place. It's brimming with enchanting scenery. Pyha Luosto is sparklingly stunning in the winter. And if you're looking for an icy lake Uto Island is the place for you.
Oulanka National Park is known for its racing waterfalls and rapids. While Riisitunturi National Park is known for the amazingly odd way that the snow blankets the trees.
Some other noteworthy cities and places are Hotel Kakslauttanen a resort with a building dubbed as Santa's home.
In general Finland has a fondness for Santa lol. The city of Rovaniemi boasts itself as the hometown of Santa Clause which I think is actually pretty cute. Basically Rovaniemi would be my dream 圣诞节 destination. The view of the northern lights certainly adds to the spectacle. Turku is another pretty place; it has cobblestone streets and an esteemed castle. Ivalo is also really fascinating with it's glass igloo hotels. That's just one 更多 thing I'd like to do one day; stay in an igloo hotel. Ivalo is another great place to view the northern lights. And of course there's the snowy Saariselka.
As of traditions and festivals; Juhannus is something I'd like to part take in. It is another midsummer holiday. This one includes a trip to a sauna and bonfires 由 the lake. And when I say bonfires, I mean bonfires, like in the pictures I saw, they were huge. Vappu is another one, a springtime celebration this one is 更多 about drink and 食物 and crowds of people.
Speaking of food, Vispipuuro looks rather appetizing, I'd like to try it one day. It's made with lingonberries, which I have also never tried before but would like to. Mustikkapiirakka also seems tasty, it's a Finnish style 蓝莓 pie. I also can't talk about wanting to be there for 圣诞节 without bringing Piparkakku into this. Piparkakku is basically gingerbread. I 爱情 me some gingerbread.
10. Romania
And finally, we have Romania.I must say I got into the idea of visiting Romania because I 爱情 singers like 茵娜 and Alexandra Stan and stories like Dracula lol.
One thing that really appeals to me about Romania is the abundance of pretty castles and castle-like structures. Biertan Fortified Church is a great example. There's also this 14th century clock tower. Rasnov Fortress is a pretty sight. And of course Bran (Dracula's) 城堡 is a famous Romanian place.
Castles aside there are lovely sights to be seen in the Scarisorara Ice Cave.
Mountains are another thing that Romania has pleanty of. Peronally, I'd 爱情 to see The Piatra Craiului Mountains and the Bucegi Mountains in person. If those ranges don't strike your fancy 你 could always try the Făgăraș Mountains. But of all of the fantastic geographic structures Romania has to offer, the one that impresses me the most is the Bigar Waterfalls.
They remind me of watery willow trees 或者 that spiritual 树 from 阿凡达 The Last Airbender. Simply mystical. Even still, there's 更多 to offer. Have 你 heard of a mud volcano? The Berca Mud 火山 isn't exactly a pretty sight, but it's an interesting one. And Vama Veche is on my 最佳, 返回页首 10 beaches list.
To go with Romanian nature and wildlife 你 get bustling cities like Craiova, with its medieval feeling architecture. And Alba Iulia, with its 哥特式 appeal. But Maramures has to be my favorite, if 你 could even call it a city.
Those piles of 干草 and the green hills are like something out of a children's folk-tale. I adore it.
Sighișoara is a close 秒 though, with it's clusters of colorful houses.
And naturally 你 gotta go to Bran if 你 go to Romania. A trip to the country isn't complete without stopping 由 Vlad's place. Hunedoara is lesser known bu also worth checking out; I would give it a visit anyways.
Romania also sports some cool tradions like Festivalul Datinilor de Larn that features caroling and folk dancing and sometimes men on horseback. Hora la Prislop is another cool one that involves traditional clothing as well as folk 音乐 and dance. Personally, I'm always down for folk 音乐 and I have always longed to get a taste of Romanian traditional wear. The Romanian people also have these colorfully painted eggs, if 你 get a chance 你 should 搜索 them up, they are really quite beautiful and intricate.
As of Romanian foods, the Sarmale (cabbage rolls) look pretty appetizing and I'd enjoy a taste of them. Pomana Porcului (a pork dish) also looks pretty tasty. The Clătitele Cu Gem also look very appetizing.
Of course I couldn't just myself to just a few countries so I gotta give honorable mentions to; Switzerland, Poland, and Russia. All and all I'd 爱情 to just travel the world and see everything it has to offer.
