Have you dreamt of visiting any wonderful countries? How many countries have you already visited? The superior comforts provided to tourists, the safe environment, well-preserved monuments and forests and the interesting culture of the destination are all factors that contribute to increasing amounts of tourism.
Everyone dreams of visiting new countries in the world and experience a new culture, discover into the history and enjoy the natural wonders the place has to offer. Here is a list of the ten most visited countries in the world that are on almost everyone’s bucket list.
HERE ARE MY TOP 5 MOST VISITED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN TO!
1 - FRANCE
This European country is widely recognized for its diverse tourist destinations and is the most visited country in the world with 83.7 million international tourists visiting the country in 2014. Paris, Strasbourg, Alsace, and Lyon are the main cities that attract tourists.
Apart from this, there are many attractions like beaches, small picturesque villages, natural parks and forests, adventure sports, historical destinations and luxury destinations offering something for everyone. France also has some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Tumulus of Bougon oldest building in the world built back in 4800 BC located in France.
2 - UNITED STATES
United States of America is the 3rd largest country in the world with diverse geography which means that there is a wide range of tourist destinations to choose from. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and Honolulu are some of the most popular destinations while natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Alaskan icebergs and the beaches of Florida are some of the best in the world.
The most number of foreign tourists come from Canada, United Kingdom, and Mexico. Also, United States is one of the countries with longest coastlines.
3 - ITALY
This country has a rich history and most of its sites are very well preserved till date which makes it very attractive for tourists and is one of the most visited countries in the world.
Colosseum in Rome is one of the spectacular wonders of the world. There are several Roman monuments, structures from the Renaissance period and sites commemorating the two World Wars. There are also small alpine villages offering insights into traditional Italian life, adventure sports, beautiful beaches and unbelievably good food.
Italy is undoubtedly on the bucket list of every traveler and bloggers.
4 - UNITED KINGDOM
London is the most popular city for international tourists and the London Bridge, Tower of London and London Eye are some popular destinations. In 2014, it received 32 million foreign tourists and generated revenue of 17.2 billion dollars. There is also widespread domestic tourism with people from the industrialized South preferring the villages and pastures of the North while the Northerners prefer to visit the cities of the South.
Lastly, but definitely not the least...
5 - THAILAND
Islands in Thailand is one of the world’s most fascinating and beautiful. The sandy beaches, sunny weather, Thai food, cheap shopping, and hotels, as well as world-class tourist facilities, make it a favorite with Asian and Western visitors.
Tourism contributed around 20% of Thailand’s GDP in estimate and that the country may get more than 100 million visitors by 2032. Medical Tourism is also thriving in Thailand and patients from all over the world visit this country to take advantage of the cheap and good quality medical treatment.
Can you help me decide where to go next on my next adventure?