The 100 best countries to visit

The best countries to visit in the world. Based on 153,387 ratings of places in the countries by people who have been there. See where to go in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania. Countries with mostly great places rise to the top!

Japan

#1
4.5
Excellent food, beautiful nature, and exciting cities.
Japan

Malta

#2
4.5
Mediterranean weather and lifestyle.
Malta

Uzbekistan

#3
4.5
Mosques, madrassas, and a mix of cultures.
Uzbekistan

Singapore

#4
4.5
Food hawkers, shopping, and impressive skylines.
Singapore

Argentina

#5
4.4
Hike Patagonia or do a tango after your steak and wine.
Argentina

Czechia

#6
4.4
World class brews. World class sights.
Czechia

Portugal

#7
4.4
Rich in history, beautiful scenery, and vibrant cities.
Portugal

Armenia

#8
4.4
Nature and history in the Caucasus.
Armenia

Iceland

#9
4.4
Hot springs, volcanoes, and Northern Lights.
Iceland

San Marino

#10
4.4
Surrounded by Italy and full of unique yumminess.
San Marino

Slovenia

#11
4.4
Alps, rivers, and beautiful lakes.
Slovenia

Namibia

#12
4.4
Where animals play and meteorites land.
Namibia

Nepal

#13
4.4
The tallest points and rarest animals on Earth.
Nepal

Vatican City

#14
4.4
A tiny country that exists for the Pope and his friends.
Vatican City

Guatemala

#15
4.4
Preserved Mayan ruins and hot tamales.
Guatemala

Hungary

#16
4.3
Neo-Gothic architecture, Hungarian cowboys, and goulash.
Hungary

Georgia

#17
4.3
Ancient cities, caves, and Black Sea beaches.
Georgia

Iran

#18
4.3
Been around since pretty much forever.
Iran

Spain

#19
4.3
A cuisine made for snacking, a people perfect to snack with.
Spain

Austria

#20
4.3
Mountain tops, crystal clear lakes, and schnitzels.
Austria

New Zealand

#21
4.3
Quite possibly the most beautiful country in the world.
New Zealand

Italy

#22
4.3
The flag represents basil, mozzarella and tomatoes, right?
Italy

Peru

#23
4.3
Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and all the ceviche you can handle.
Peru

Croatia

#24
4.3
Beaches, castles, and cheese pastries.
Croatia

Gibraltar

#25
4.3
A rock full of monkeys and the British.
Gibraltar

Estonia

#26
4.3
Resort towns and tech startups.
Estonia

Colombia

#27
4.3
Coffee, rainforests, and massive birds.
Colombia

Vietnam

#28
4.3
Cities with a million entrepreneurs and countryside serenity.
Vietnam

Tanzania

#29
4.3
Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, and flamingos.
Tanzania

Ukraine

#30
4.3
Currently kicking out invaders from its vibrant cities and Crimean beaches.
Ukraine

South Korea

#31
4.3
Healthy food, bustling cities, and tranquil temples.
South Korea

Australia

#32
4.3
Top cities and beautiful (scary) wildlife.
Australia

Thailand

#33
4.3
Street food paradise, painful massages, and perfect beaches.
Thailand

Greece

#34
4.3
Founders of democracy and creators of tzatziki.
Greece

Chile

#35
4.3
Easter Island statues and Patagonian beauty.
Chile

Denmark

#36
4.3
Friendly Vikings that have settled down.
Denmark

Mauritius

#37
4.3
A turquoise ocean and a black river.
Mauritius

Ireland

#38
4.2
A green island nation filled with castles.
Ireland

Latvia

#39
4.2
Art Nouveau architecture and the Baltic riviera.
Latvia

Switzerland

#40
4.2
Sophisticated postcard prettiness. And cheese.
Switzerland

Norway

#41
4.2
Scenic views of fjords and mountains. And fish.
Norway

Lithuania

#42
4.2
Seaside resort towns and the Curonian Spit.
Lithuania

Israel

#43
4.2
Jewish culture, historical sites, and bustling Tel Aviv.
Israel

Cuba

#44
4.2
The music, the cigars, and the beaches.
Cuba

Turkey

#45
4.2
Well-preserved ruins and well-prepared kebabs.
Turkey

Poland

#46
4.2
Pierogis and castles on the Baltic riviera.
Poland

Netherlands

#47
4.2
For the love of freedom, individualism, and stroopwafels.
Netherlands

Taiwan

#48
4.2
Delicious dumplings, green cities, and top technology.
Taiwan

France

#49
4.2
Art, cheese, and revolutions!
France

Lebanon

#50
4.2
Full of history and hummus.
Lebanon

United Kingdom

#51
4.2
Lively London, beachy Brighton, and the rolling hills of the countryside.
United Kingdom

Mexico

#52
4.2
Tacos, tequila, and ancient Maya ruins.
Mexico

South Africa

#53
4.2
Exciting wildlife and relaxing vineyards.
South Africa

China

#54
4.2
From the Great Wall to modern megacities.
China

Oman

#55
4.2
Deserts, mountains, and long beaches.
Oman

Bosnia and Herzegovina

#56
4.2
Bosnians and bureks.
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Monaco

#57
4.2
Fast cars, luxurious casinos, and scenic views.
Monaco

Laos

#58
4.2
Ancient cities and hill tribe villages powered by the mighty Mekong River.
Laos

Sri Lanka

#59
4.1
Temple of the Tooth and the kingdom of Kandy.
Sri Lanka

Russia

#60
4.1
A vast and culturally rich country with post-Putin potential.
Russia

Costa Rica

#61
4.1
Eco-friendly visits to rainforests and volcanoes.
Costa Rica

Malaysia

#62
4.1
Ancient temples, tall towers, and sandy beaches.
Malaysia

Canada

#63
4.1
Fries with gravy and pristine natural beauty.
Canada

Brazil

#64
4.1
Lively rainforests, beaches, carnivals, and football matches.
Brazil

Luxembourg

#65
4.1
A safe and wealthy capital of the EU.
Luxembourg

Ecuador

#66
4.1
The Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains, AND Galápagos Islands.
Ecuador

Dominican Republic

#67
4.1
Golf courses and water sports.
Dominican Republic

Azerbaijan

#68
4.1
The first wine makers and a cosmopolitan capital.
Azerbaijan

Montenegro

#69
4.1
Dramatic mountains and the relaxing beaches of the Adriatic sea.
Montenegro

United States

#70
4.1
A young but prominent nation with lots to explore.
United States

Cambodia

#71
4.1
Remnants of the Khmer empire and quickly developing modern life.
Cambodia

Philippines

#72
4.1
Small primates, large eagles, long beaches.
Philippines

Finland

#73
4.1
Ice hockey on a thousand frozen lakes.
Finland

Serbia

#74
4.1
Beautiful scenery and freshly grilled ćevapčići.
Serbia

Morocco

#75
4.1
Bustling markets, mint tea, and snow-capped mountains.
Morocco

Kenya

#76
4.1
Climb Mount Kenya and say hi to the Maasai.
Kenya

Jordan

#77
4.1
Amazing ruins and dead seas.
Jordan

Bulgaria

#78
4.1
Black Sea beach vacations.
Bulgaria

Germany

#79
4.1
Beer, sausages, natural beauty, and vibrant cities.
Germany

Albania

#80
4
The Albanian riviera and a lively capital city.
Albania

Sweden

#81
4
A frozen forest kingdom of inventors.
Sweden

Romania

#82
4
Medieval towns and the home of Dracula.
Romania

Uruguay

#83
4
Pristine beaches and delicious steaks.
Uruguay

Indonesia

#84
4
17,000 islands and millions of nasi gorengs.
Indonesia

North Macedonia

#85
4
Swimming in the oldest lake and skiing in the Dinaric Alps.
North Macedonia

Andorra

#86
4
Small mountain nation with well-known neighbors.
Andorra

Cyprus

#87
4
Historically important, currently enjoyable.
Cyprus

United Arab Emirates

#88
4
Superlative-focused construction and luxury travel.
United Arab Emirates

Kazakhstan

#89
4
Vast and welcoming landscapes.
Kazakhstan

The Bahamas

#90
4
Clear blue waters for fun and games.
The Bahamas

Slovakia

#91
4
Medieval castles and towns in a peaceful country.
Slovakia

Saudi Arabia

#92
4
The holiest sites of Islam and beautiful mosques.
Saudi Arabia

Belgium

#93
4
Pretty. And pretty delicious too.
Belgium

Belarus

#94
4
Beautiful forests and welcoming locals.
Belarus

Egypt

#95
3.9
Pyramids, vibrant nightlife, and spectacular street food.
Egypt

Panama

#96
3.9
See the sun rise out of one ocean and set into another.
Panama

Jamaica

#97
3.9
Home of reggae music and jerk chicken.
Jamaica

Liechtenstein

#98
3.9
Tiny but prosperous and stunning.
Liechtenstein

Maldives

#99
3.9
Luxury resorts on private islands and blue lagoons.
Maldives

Bolivia

#100
3.9
Beautiful high altitude adventures.
Bolivia

What countries to visit?

Asia is the world's largest continent and has a total of 48 countries, from Turkey in the West to Japan in the East. The best countries to visit in Asia are:

When is the best time to go?

The best countries to visit in June are:

  • 🇨🇦 Canada - June is an ideal time to explore Canada's stunning natural landscapes, from the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia to the majestic Rocky Mountains.
  • 🇸🇪 Sweden - Midnight sun, happy locals, island hopping, and midsummer celebrations. After a long, cold, dark winter, the Swedes are ready to enjoy themselves.
  • 🇦🇹 Austria - Beautiful weather and a strong cultural heritage make for lively cities and towns full of concerts and outdoor activities.

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Humbo Top 100 countries

The Top 100 countries are based on the ratings of places within the countries. Thus showing which countries offer the best overall travel experience.

The best country to visit means different things to different people, though. You might not care that there are good and bad places to visit in the same country if your heart is set on a specific place. Also, some countries like the United States and China are almost like continents, offering widely different experiences and landscapes in their different parts, while you can cross micro-nations like San Marino, Lichtenstein, and Luxembourg in a few hours.

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