First time traveller start somewhere easy,top three destinations

Start somewhere easy

Some places are easier to travel to than others. If this is your first time out of the country, it might be worth considering one of the easier destinations over, say 6 weeks on Bouvet Island or a quick jaunt up K2. But hey, if that’s what you want, go for it.

Travel is awesome. See cool things, meet new people, eat amazing foods. I’ve spoken to a lot of people who want to travel but were worried since they’ve never left the country. To them (and you, if you’re still reading), have no fear. People are friendly everywhere.

To make it a little easier, I’ve compiled this list of the 3 easiest places to travel to if you’ve never left the country before

London

London is my favorite place to visit, but it’s also a great place for that first international trip. Everything is just a little bit different, from the signs to the driving on the other side of the road, to the lovely accents. People are friendly and other than the fact it’s costly to go there, it’s a wonderful travel destination.

From the east coast of the US it’s around a 7-hour flight to get there, and from the west coast, around 10.

Once you’re there, getting around the UK is exceptionally easy, as trains run just about everywhere (if you don’t want to rent a car or take the bus)

Amsterdam/Netherlands

For something a bit more European, Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands is a great stop. Schiphol, about 5 miles from Amsterdam, is one of the largest airports in Europe and a Delta hub, so there are lots of flights.

Amsterdam, along with the many nearby towns and cities, has a lot of history and beautiful sights to see.

Though the main language is Dutch, about 90% of the population knows conversational English (a percentage likely higher at hotels and in tourist areas).

Scandinavia

Norway, Sweden, and Denmark make up the traditional definition of “Scandinavia.” Between Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, the fjords, and more, there’s lots to do and see in these beautiful (and different) countries. A bunch of US cities have direct flights to Copenhagen. 

Like the Netherlands, English is widely spoken. In fact, I’ve met several Swedes that have so little of an accent they could pass for Americans (or I guess you could say, they have a very American accent).  

Though I haven’t been, Finland is supposed to be lovely, and the Finns I’ve met have been wonderful people. Iceland almost made this list as well, since it's gorgeous.

7 Things You Must Do Before Your Next International Trip

• Make sure your passport and visa are up to date. Most countries require that your passport be valid for six months after your return date. ...
• Check for travel warnings and advisories. ...
• Get vaccinations and fill prescriptions. ...
• Register your trip. ...
• Stock your wallet. ...
• Buy travel insurance. ...
• Pack appropriately.