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My (updated) top/bottom destinations lists. Perceptions of a destination do change after a trip,and how! (these lists are based exclusively on my own experiences. Please do not take any offence):

MY TOP 10 FAVORITE COUNTRIES:

1- SOUTH AFRICA: Scenery, culture and relax. The ultimate travel.
2- SPAIN: I love Spain, its diversity, its people and its culture.
3- GERMANY: Germans may not be very friendly, but the country is gorgeous and diverse.
4- MEXICO: Despite the problems, it is a pleasure travelling around Mexico.
5- HUNGARY: Hungarians are fun and warm and Budapest a jewel.
6- FRANCE: For its gastronomy and life style is worth a visit.
7- TANZANIA: Beautiful country with incredible beaches.
8- EGYPT: Lovely cruise and so much to see.
9- UK: I used to be #1 in my bottom-10 list. But my last visit gave another vision of this place, which also has many good things.
10- SINGAPORE: So clean and well organised!

My bottom-10 destinations:

1- Norway: Beautiful landscapes, but cold and boring place.
2- Morocco: The beggars and sellers are a nightmare.
3- Turkey: My first visit enchanted me. The second one opened my eyes.
4- Italy: Bad service and expensive prices.
5- Mexico: Yes, I know it was in my previous list, but this country can also be a nightmare.
6- Finland: Too cold (people and place)
7- Portugal: this country distilles so much sadness.
8- Holland: There are too many pedantic people.
9- Baltic Republics: The most reserved people I have ever encountered, LIthuania being a bit better.
10- Argentina: the most arrogant people in Latin America.