Destinations were chosen based on factors like the number of reviews for friendly hospitality, and the number of rental properties and hotels in the region. These are from Booking.com, so it is not an independent survey.
This year’s most welcoming places in the world span five continents.
Most welcoming places in the world 2023
- La Rioja, Spain
- Epirus, Greece
- Oberösterreich, Austria
- County Down, U.K.
- Mures, Romania
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Ninh Binh, Vietnam
- Limon, Costa Rica
- Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- North Dakota, U.S.
Of all of these places, I have been to all ten countries (and state), but not the specific city or location mentioned above.
I have my own list of friendly places (in their countries or locations) to visit.
Athens, Greece-after all, I have my adopted Greek brother to hang out with.
Hanoi, Vietnam-like a French city but in the far east, with no bullsh*t!!!!
Chiang Mai, Thailand-a typically friendly Thai city with great food and a great night market.
Santiago, Chile-of course, this is where we met the famous barrister, Barry the V!
Amtrak-seating at dinner is entirely random and creates the most interesting conversations.
Munich, Germany-maybe it is the beer, maybe it is the Bavarian sense of enjoyment, but I love it here!
Bucharest, Romania-a great visit with Dirty Pat, and meeting my new travel hero, Katy.
Queenstown, NZ-one of the great fun and adventure spots in the world, an adult playground!
Puerto Banus, Spain-our home for two weeks of golf on the Costa del Sol, home to mega yachts and great nightlife.
I have been so fortunate that most everywhere I have visited, I have found friendly people. The only exception was Belgrade, Serbia, not Moscow or Siberia! As someone once said, “always expect the unexpected!” Someone actually said they hated Americans! Though he backtracked a few seconds later, I did become a bit apprehensive. I found out he is Russian and moved to Serbia to fight for their independence. He closed by saying he loves Chicago!!
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