The best countries in the world to visit (according to a man who's been to 73 of them)
Of the 73 countries he's visited, these were his favourite experiences
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Your support makes all the difference.Drew Goldberg has visited 73 countries over the past three years.
From Seoul to Eastern Europe, Mr Goldberg has documented his adventures on his blog – The Hungry Partier.
He travels alone, sharing what he gets up to on Snapchat and Instagram under the username @drewbinsky. He says he works “anywhere there is a wifi signal”.
Mr Goldberg has previously spoken to The Independent about the worst experience he’s had on his travels – and now he’s sharing the best.
The best food – Thailand
I’ve been to Thailand three times, and I just spent the last week there at a travel convention. Pad Thai, green curry, Tom Yum soup and spring rolls are just some of my favourite Thai dishes. I’ve never seen a cuisine that is sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy all at the same time. It’s cheap also - for just $1-2USD, you can get one of the best meals of your life. Don’t forget about the fresh fruit shakes and coconut milk!
The best nightlife – Seoul
I’ve partied in almost every city that I’ve been to around the world, and none comes close to Seoul. The city comes electric at night with bars/clubs/lounges staying open until 6 or 7 AM. Koreans are friendly, with a strong passion for drinking in which they drink soju (a rice liquor) at any social gathering. The clubs in Gangnam (Seoul’s posh nightlife district) are massive and attract some of the world’s best DJs.
The friendliest people – Burma
I spent two weeks in Myanmar in January of this year. Every single person that I met greeted me with a warm smile and open arms. I could just sense the friendliness in their eyes. I always felt welcomed around the country, and I’m itching to go back as soon as I can.
The most beautiful scenery - Norway
I absolutely fell in love with Norway after my trip in 2013. I visited Bergen and took a cruise throughout the beautiful fjords on the west coast. Norway has the freshest air I’ve ever breathed along with pristine untouched nature that’s so mind-blowing that it doesn’t look real.
Mr Goldberg shares his adventures via his Snapchat and Instagram accounts which he updates daily.
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