Destinations
My travel destinations through the continents
From Slovenia across Europe
Destinations become difficult to describe when the subject is an entire continent. Each one has huge differences in language, culture, history, geography, climate, and wildlife. The level of development and the time when I visited also make the description more complex.
Since I was born and raised in Europe, it felt natural to first visit the countries around my home.
My initial travels were with my parents, followed by adventures with friends, and ultimately, I ventured out on my own. Over time, I became fascinated by different cultures. This made me shift my focus away from European countries, knowing they would always be close and easy to visit.
Across the Americas
The first international destination that drew my attention was Mexico. As I learned about the pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica and saw photos of their amazing pyramids, I became fascinated. I soon felt it was impossible to resist spending my savings and flying to Central America.
However, the process of obtaining a visa and preparing for my arrival on the American continent would take several years. My journey encompasses the dynamic turbo-capitalism of the United States, with its vast mega cities and unique national parks, extending all the way to Argentina.
This extensive route reveals a wide spectrum of cultural diversity. The Spanish language acts as a pivotal connection that unifies numerous countries on the continent, representing the essence of the Latin lifestyle. Close relationship among the nations is far more evident in America compared to other continents.
Stunning Asia’s destinations are turning overcrowded
Asia arguably stands out as the most enriching continents for travel.
It offers many great experiences, including ancient sites, stunning nature, beautiful beaches, delicious food, easy travel, good infrastructure, and safety. It also provides remarkable value for money. These attributes are evident in the numerous premier destinations that attract both backpackers and tourists.
The rise in mass tourism and improved accessibility have led many areas, especially in Southeast Asia, to convert into significant tourist attractions in recent years. This might be a key reason to focus more on Central and South Asia.
Africa requires understanding
Although Africa is geographically close to Europe, I was not particularly interested in visiting it during the early part of my travel career. Limited resources, a perceived lack of attractions and bureaucratic challenges contributed to the postponement of my African Big Tour until 2005.
While I had successfully traveled to many countries in the American and Asian continents as part of my Big Tours, my journey in Africa was only halfway completed. The difficulties I encountered made it hard for me to proceed further south at that time.
Nevertheless, I believe it was wise to pause my travels and return to Africa years later, as I had gained a better understanding of what to expect. I thoroughly enjoyed my experiences in Africa in the 2020s during relatively short trips, visiting several countries across each region.
The distant Oceania
Oceania stands out as the continent I have yet to explore extensively. My travels have only taken me to Australia as part of my Asian Big Tour.
Although Australia is impressive, I find that the other smaller countries in the region, excluding New Zealand, do not provide the same variety of activities and attractions as those available on other continents.
Furthermore, the significant travel expenses, the remoteness of these destinations, and their similarities have led me to place them lower on my list of travel priorities.
