Welcome to the destinations hub of My Best Places to Visit.
This page brings together all the countries, regions and cities covered on the site, organized by continent to help you plan your next journey more easily.
From Southeast Asia’s tropical islands to Europe’s cultural capitals, you’ll find travel guides based on firsthand experience, practical insights and local recommendations.
🌏 Asia Travel Guides
Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world, offering vibrant cities, ancient temples, tropical islands and world-class diving destinations.
Explore our complete Asia travel guide, including:
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Discover Bali, Nusa Penida, Komodo and more in our Indonesia travel guide. Island by island: Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands, Flores and Labuan Bajo and Komodo, Java, Sulawesi, Sumba, Sumbawa and Raja Ampat.
🇹🇭 Thailand
Temples, beaches and island escapes in our Thailand travel guide, with Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta, Phang Nga Bay and Koh Samui.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
From Hanoi to Hoi An and the mountains of Sapa, explore culture, landscapes and cuisine in our Vietnam travel guide: Hanoi, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnamese food.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Malaysian Borneo in our Malaysia travel guide, with dedicated pages on Sabah, the orangutans of Sepilok and the diving at Sipadan.
🇵🇭 Philippines
Manila, the lagoons of El Nido and the wrecks of Coron in our Philippines travel guide.
🇸🇬 Singapore
Changi, Jewel and the city on a layover in our Singapore travel guide.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong and Macau
Skyline, hikes and islands in our Hong Kong travel guide — Victoria Peak, the Dragon’s Back trail, Lantau Island and getting around — plus a day trip to Macau.
🇰🇭 Angkor (Cambodia)
Discover the temples of Angkor Wat and the Khmer heritage in our dedicated Angkor travel guide.
🇲🇻 Maldives
Atolls, manta rays and liveaboard experiences in our Maldives diving guide, with the central atolls and the deep south.
Not sure where to start? These are my five favorite places in Southeast Asia.
🌍 Europe Travel Guides
Europe combines history, gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes within short travel distances.
Explore our complete Europe travel guide.
🇫🇷 France
From Paris to the Alps in our France travel guide: Paris and its neighborhoods, Chamonix and Mont Blanc, and Alsace.
🇮🇹 Italy
Art, history and Mediterranean charm in our Italy travel guide: Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Milan and Lake Como.
🇬🇷 Greece
Ancient ruins and island escapes in our Greece travel guide, with Athens and the island of Corfu.
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle, Basel at Christmas and a visit inside the Gotthard Base Tunnel in our Switzerland travel guide.
Europe is ideal for cultural city breaks, road trips and multi-country itineraries.
🌊 A Special Focus on Diving Destinations
Many destinations featured on this site include exceptional diving experiences. Start with our top 10 dive sites in Southeast Asia, then go deeper:
- Indonesia: best diving in Indonesia, diving Raja Ampat, liveaboard cruises in Indonesia, diving in Bali and the Tulamben wreck, Maratua and the whale sharks of Saleh Bay.
- Nusa Penida: manta rays and oceanic sunfish in our Nusa Penida diving guide.
- Malaysia: Sipadan, the most famous wall in Southeast Asia.
- Thailand: diving in Thailand and a Similan Islands liveaboard.
- Philippines: the WWII wrecks of Coron in our Philippines guide.
- Maldives: channel diving in the Maldives.
How to Use This Destinations Hub
This page is designed as your navigation gateway:
- Choose a continent
- Explore a country hub
- Dive into detailed city or regional guides
Each destination guide includes:
- Top places to visit
- Practical travel tips
- Suggested itineraries
- Accommodation recommendations
- Local insights
Start Exploring
Whether you’re planning a tropical island escape in Asia or a cultural journey across Europe, this destinations hub connects you to all travel guides available on the site.
Choose your continent, pick your country, and start planning your next adventure.