I went scuba diving in Belize. Tiny nation just south of Mexico. Former British colony, so everyone speaks English. Very nice climate. They have some of the best diving in the world, because they are next to a huge coral system. There are Mayan ruins and some interesting caves.
Other than Canada and Australia, which countries are best alternatives to traveling to the USA?
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Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 month ago
adespoton@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Essentially, get a list of commonwealth nations from Wikipedia and select what sort of thing you want to experience.
India for example also has all the climates and almost everyone speaks English. And they have more cultural backgrounds than the US, while being more affordable to visit. And everything is packed closer together but still plenty large enough to never see it all.
Or the Bahamas is great when it’s not hurricane season.
TerranFenrir@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
Indian here.
- Public transit in India is shit. Absolutely pathetic. Avoid it. Only use Ola/Uber for travel.
- The Air quality in all cities is bad. You will have to wear an n95 mask at all times (when outside).
- If you’re a woman, don’t come alone. Always be in a group. Do not go out at night alone. Otherwise, your chances of being raped are pretty up there.
- If you’re white, you’ll be asked for pictures everywhere. You will be stared at. If you’re ok with that, then it’s cool. If you’re Asian, you’ll have to hear snide comments like, “ooo chinese”. You also may be asked for pictures. I don’t know what it’s like being a black tourist in India.
Places in India-
- South India is marginally better (cleaner, better people) than the North. The coastal cities are hot and humid though. The air quality is nicer.
- The Himalayan states are nice (Himachal Pradesh especially). Nice people there. Sikkim is nice too!
- UP is pathetic. Avoid Delhi, UP, Maharashtra and other central and northern states.
- North Eastern States are really nice as well. However, avoid going there right now due to the ongoing civil war. The people there are better though. They’re cleaner, have better civic sense, etc.
So here’s the point: Visit India only if you have visited other places in the world and are bored of them. If the above is true, then South East Asia is a much better place to visit (and cheap too).
If at all you HAVE to visit India, try sticking to the Himalayas or the South. Try coming with a group. Don’t try using Indian public transit. Stay in a good hotel where other foreigners stay.
And I think I don’t need to say this, but still- DON’T GO TO KASHMIR.
Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 month ago
This guy colonizes!
jk, that’s actually a great idea
DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 month ago
New Zealand
Godort@lemm.ee 1 month ago
It depends what you want to see from the US. The US is massive and there is a huge difference in visiting NYC vs visiting Omaha.
It also depends where you are. For example if you’re in the EU then visiting places like Paris or Amsterdam are probably out as they are accessible as a day trip.
JackLSauce@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Siberia, Russia or Svalbard, Norway
You were planning on going to rural Alaska, right?
Cruxifux@feddit.nl 1 month ago
New Zealand
Deceptichum@quokk.au 1 month ago
Nah, choke full of kiwis.
thewanderingbackpack@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Is it expensive? Want to go one day
AsslessChaps@lemmynsfw.com 1 month ago
Cost of living is crazy there
chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 1 month ago
If you’re looking for an alternative to the USA’s big landscapes and natural parks then Canada is your best bet. If you’re looking for more cultural stuff and things to do in cities then Canada only has a few nice cities and they’re spread across the country from coast to coast.
tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
Toronto is fantastic though. I’m moving there soon, I love that city
chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I’ve been to Toronto many times and talked to loads of people who have either lived there or visited there many times. You’re the first person I’ve ever heard say that!
rabber@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
I have the opposite opinion. I have no idea how one could live there and be happy. What a cesspool
Brkdncr@lemmy.world 1 month ago
If you’re concerned about language barriers then Singapore is great.
null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month ago
Westralia.
Technically still part of Australia but it’s far enough away from all the other cunts that it feels like another country.
NegentropicBoy@lemmy.world 1 month ago
UK, Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Philippines are great, and all have many English speakers.
Apepollo11@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Can personally attest to Denmark having loads of English speakers.
I encountered exactly one person in my travels there who did not speak fluent English.
I’d learned a little, so I tried to use Danish to order things, ask directions etc, and everyone replied in perfect English.
frank@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
I live in Denmark. I’ve met a few people who don’t speak any English but they’re not Danish :D
Also it’s a fun language learning trope here that it’s hard to practice because people will just reply in English if your pronunciation isn’t good/it’s obvious you’re not Danish. It’s not ubiquitous but it definitely exists sometimes