• After visiting 45 countries, a few destinations have become my top travel recommendations. • The natural beauty of New Zealand blew me away, and there's so much to see in Canada. • I love that Vietnam and Slovenia are a bit less crowded than some of their neighboring countries.

From studying abroad in Amsterdam to spending three weeks in New Zealand and road-tripping across Arizona, I've been fortunate enough to have studied, worked, traveled, volunteered, or lived in 45 countries across six continents.

However, there are five countries that truly wowed me and keep me coming back for more. Here are the ones I think every traveler should add to their bucket list.

Although many visitors to Southeast Asia will visit places like Thailand and Indonesia, I highly suggest checking out Vi

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