In the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler readers cast their votes and declared Dominica to be the World’s friendliest country. Travelers from all across the world are surveyed to determine which nations are the nicest.
The magazine wrote in an introduction listing the world’s friendliest nations, “They say you can travel the world and never find anywhere as welcoming as home, but we don’t quite think that’s true.”
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“From the ever-beaming people of Ireland to the famously open-armed population of New Zealand, our planet is home to some seriously friendly countries, ready to share their love for their country with you. So, once again, we asked our readers to vote for the countries they consider home to the friendliest people in our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.’
According to the publication, Dominica is “a welcoming island with so much more to offer than the Caribbean cliché of just lying on the beach all day.
“It’s easy to see why this is often called ‘Nature Island’ thanks to its ancient rainforests, flawless beaches, hot springs, dramatic coastline, and colourful hamlets. This is a place for truly exploring, from the commercial capital of Roseau to the mountainside villages like Scotts Head”, it said.
Fiji is ranked as the second nicest nation in the world by the magazine.
Says Condé Nast Traveler, “Fiji is notorious for its generous hospitality – often called one of the world’s most friendly islands, the air is full of people saying ‘bula!’ (meaning hello and also life) to everyone, even passing strangers. Made up of over 300 islands in the South Pacific, there are fragile and gorgeous coral reefs, dense patches of jungle, stunning mountains, remote yet friendly villages, and lots and lots of tongue-numbing kava to drink.”
According to a survey, Namibia is the third-friendliest nation on earth.
The magazine stated, “Set on the southwest edge of southern Africa, Namibia is one of the continent’s most popular destinations, where affordable stays sit alongside luxury lodges.”
“Outside the cities, there’s stunning nature and wildlife aplenty, but the capital Windhoek is also well worth a trip thanks to its great food and relaxed and friendly atmosphere.”
Botswana is listed next on the list. As stated in the publication, “Botswana’s communities never shy away from being proud of their culture, and open communication is an important part of it. Spread across the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, game reserves and safaris are big business here, with open jeep tours treating visitors to fossilized river valleys and rippling grasslands, as well as a wide variety of species, from giraffes to hyenas.”
Five-ranked Cambodia, sixth-ranked Lebanon, seventh-ranked New Zealand, eighth-ranked Tanzania, and ninth-ranked Ireland are the other nations that reached the top rankings.
