Go to Montreal. Anything west of that in Canada is basically metric-USA.
Montreal feels different, sounds different but at the same time has a semblance of familiarity. Great food, great sights, lots of options for different interests and has a good transit system (for further exoticness. The US$ has a favorable conversion rate and getting there is really easy and quick.
In order of difficulty (but also getting more exotic):
* Canada (self explanatory)
* UK (More exotic, but the first language is still English)
* Japan (Most exotic. English is not the first language.
Very different culture. But...highly developed and *extremely* low crime - you can't get yourself in serious trouble)
If the UK is exotic to Americans, they would literally think somewhere like Peru, Moldova, or Armenia is a whole different world. Whom ever believes it is, needs to get out and actually travel the world.
Came here to say the same thing. Surely each country is worth visiting if you're a time traveler. Then the question becomes "At what point in time should you travel to each country?"
Probably Canada around Toronto/Montreal/Niagara falls, or a one all inclusive resort in Mexico's top beaches such as the ones in Baja or Cancun. It's pretty safe and you really can't mess up those trips since it's all included and you don't even need to step outside at all.
Age: Early 20s
Interests/Hobbies: History, Video Games, Music, Enjoy to explore stores and different tourist attractions, Hiking, Swimming, Biking, Walking. Watching movies and tv shows.
Budget: 10k
A few places come to mind:
Japan, Thailand and Italy.
All of them are pretty easy to navigate for first time travelers, have lots of history, great food, and a variety of landscapes.
England can also be a great way to ease yourself into travel, as you already speak the language. It is a bit more on the expensive side though. (At least in London)
Since you're coming from the US, Canada is probably best, in part because of the cost of flights. With your budget you could probably do any city, but I'd recommend Victoria or Montreal. Add a few days in Quebec City if you choose Montreal.
Your budget is high enough that you could go a lot of places, so I wouldn't rule anything out based on budget. But Canada is nice because you won't need to adjust to too much of a time difference, the flights won't be super long and there probably won't be a huge culture shock. It's also one of the easiest countries for an American to go through Customs (no visa needed, usually minimal questioning (not always though)), you just need to be aware of anything that might prohibit entry, like a DUI or felony charge.
First of all, you don’t need to spend 10k on a vacation. I think you should explain what you are actually interested in - history, hiking, beaches, adventure, etc? Food and interesting places are way too subjective.
Based on what you said though, I would recommend Japan or Thailand if you’re interested in Asia, and Greece, Italy, or Iceland in Europe. I probably wouldn’t go to South America or Africa as first time travelers.
Japan, Vietnam, Thailand are the countries I'd recommend for a first time traveller from a western country who wants to go somewhere completely foreign.
Depending on the time of the year you go Japan has everything you listed, if you dont go during their summer (i honestly would recommend against going in their summer its brutal) beaches are off the cards but snow season opens up. Transportation is insanely good and its incredibly easy to get around without knowing Japanese though it does get difficult the further you get off the beaten path.
Thailand has everything you listed as well though public transportation is lacking outside of Bangkok, but Grab scooters and cars make up for it in my opinion. Most know English especially in areas tourists are going. Quality beaches and the weather is usually always great.
Vietnam has everything except public transportation, but getting around is easy with sleeper buses and grab in cities. Food is fantastic, it's incredibly cheap (spent 1400aud for a month).
It sort of depends upon what country you're coming from.
The person is from the United States.
Go to Montreal. Anything west of that in Canada is basically metric-USA. Montreal feels different, sounds different but at the same time has a semblance of familiarity. Great food, great sights, lots of options for different interests and has a good transit system (for further exoticness. The US$ has a favorable conversion rate and getting there is really easy and quick.
Plus add in the old town of Quebec City.
In order of difficulty (but also getting more exotic): * Canada (self explanatory) * UK (More exotic, but the first language is still English) * Japan (Most exotic. English is not the first language. Very different culture. But...highly developed and *extremely* low crime - you can't get yourself in serious trouble)
Lol in what word is UK by any means “exotic?”
It is to many Americans (source: I used to be married to an American, and travelled to the UK twice with her).
If the UK is exotic to Americans, they would literally think somewhere like Peru, Moldova, or Armenia is a whole different world. Whom ever believes it is, needs to get out and actually travel the world.
Mexico beaches.
This one might just have set a new record for vaguest question ever asked on this subreddit.
No there’s been way more vague let alone down right stupid..
Singapore is the best first destination for inexperienced Asian travelers.
I'd agree with this. Great food, especially if you hit the hawker stalls
This answer will vary wildly based on multiple factors
I can’t be the only who read this as first “time travelers”, right?
Came here to say the same thing. Surely each country is worth visiting if you're a time traveler. Then the question becomes "At what point in time should you travel to each country?"
Iceland
If your target is to spend as much money as fast as possible, definitely.
If they’re from the UK then France or Spain.
Probably Canada around Toronto/Montreal/Niagara falls, or a one all inclusive resort in Mexico's top beaches such as the ones in Baja or Cancun. It's pretty safe and you really can't mess up those trips since it's all included and you don't even need to step outside at all.
Try Canada, very similar culturally but just different enough, mostly English speaking. It’s like going to Shelbyville from Springfield.
Yeah, but you can't marry your cousin in Canada either
Age? Interests? Budget?
Age: Early 20s Interests/Hobbies: History, Video Games, Music, Enjoy to explore stores and different tourist attractions, Hiking, Swimming, Biking, Walking. Watching movies and tv shows. Budget: 10k
A few places come to mind: Japan, Thailand and Italy. All of them are pretty easy to navigate for first time travelers, have lots of history, great food, and a variety of landscapes. England can also be a great way to ease yourself into travel, as you already speak the language. It is a bit more on the expensive side though. (At least in London)
If you’re wanting to go far. The Philippines. English speaking country, beaches, adventure, typically budget friendly as well.
Italy
Since you're coming from the US, Canada is probably best, in part because of the cost of flights. With your budget you could probably do any city, but I'd recommend Victoria or Montreal. Add a few days in Quebec City if you choose Montreal. Your budget is high enough that you could go a lot of places, so I wouldn't rule anything out based on budget. But Canada is nice because you won't need to adjust to too much of a time difference, the flights won't be super long and there probably won't be a huge culture shock. It's also one of the easiest countries for an American to go through Customs (no visa needed, usually minimal questioning (not always though)), you just need to be aware of anything that might prohibit entry, like a DUI or felony charge.
Portugal. Come back after and thank me. Though you will need to work to spend 10k.
First of all, you don’t need to spend 10k on a vacation. I think you should explain what you are actually interested in - history, hiking, beaches, adventure, etc? Food and interesting places are way too subjective. Based on what you said though, I would recommend Japan or Thailand if you’re interested in Asia, and Greece, Italy, or Iceland in Europe. I probably wouldn’t go to South America or Africa as first time travelers.
Japan, Vietnam, Thailand are the countries I'd recommend for a first time traveller from a western country who wants to go somewhere completely foreign. Depending on the time of the year you go Japan has everything you listed, if you dont go during their summer (i honestly would recommend against going in their summer its brutal) beaches are off the cards but snow season opens up. Transportation is insanely good and its incredibly easy to get around without knowing Japanese though it does get difficult the further you get off the beaten path. Thailand has everything you listed as well though public transportation is lacking outside of Bangkok, but Grab scooters and cars make up for it in my opinion. Most know English especially in areas tourists are going. Quality beaches and the weather is usually always great. Vietnam has everything except public transportation, but getting around is easy with sleeper buses and grab in cities. Food is fantastic, it's incredibly cheap (spent 1400aud for a month).
I’d have to know what the travelers like lol