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Germany is really strong in reinventing itself. It has done it many times during the history, and it has done it again after the reunification in 1990. Germany, like the phoenix bird, has born again from its ashes: in Hamburg they build an entire quarter on the ruins of a harbor, the dome of Frauenkirch is dominating again the skyline of Dresden and Berlin is more open-minded and creative than ever before.

Greece has something for everyone: those interested in history can visit the ancient ruins and hedonists can soak in the sun on idyllic beaches or party all night long. The clarity of air and light are dazzling, air is permeated by floral aromas, and then there is the great combination of ouzo and octopus.

El Salvador is an overlooked country: those who travel in that area of South America usually choose Guatemala and Costa Rica, because of the persisting stories about the civil war and gang violence in El Salvador. In fact the civil war ended long ago, while the stories about gang violence are true. The thing is, gangs target only each other, and never involve tourists. While it has many beautiful landscapes, El Salvador doesn’t have as many natural reservations as Guatemala and Costa Rica. But the good thing is, if you visit El Salvador, you can have all the forests, alpine lakes and volcanoes, because it is not very likely you will meet another traveler.

Malaysia is the island of peace and prosperity compared to its neighbors, Thailand and Indonesia. Malaysia never has any natural disasters, there are no coups, roads, transportation and hotels are on international level, and prices are not very high either. So you can have all the exciting culture of Southeast Asia without any problems.

Morocco is an unforgettable mix of Berber and Arab, Muslim and secular, Mediterranean and African world. The country is in touch with the latest technology, and can see how the Middle East is portrayed by western news channels and internet. Morocco is just as concerned with violent threats as westerners do. Most Moroccans are occupied with their daily lives, and see the tourism industry as the future of their country, therefore every visitor will be treated with hospitality.

Nepal had a lot of troubles in the last decade, but in 2008 it seems everything came to a resting point: the rebels started to govern, the kingdom became a republic and the king became a civilian. The fall of monarchy means peace for Nepal. This is really good news for tourists.

New Zealand makes it in the top every year for quite some time. The two islands in the middle of nowhere have everything a tourist dreams about, and even more. There are rainforests and glaciers, geothermal springs and volcanic plains. Wildlife is unique, the maori culture is as vibrant as ever, and nobody will have any complaints about the food and drink either.

Portugal is made of two entirely different worlds. On the one hand there is the traditional, Christian world with saints-day festivals, ancient vineyards and medieval villages. On the other hand, however, the country is as modern as any other European country. There are fashionable suburbs, and old city centers are born again with many cafes, boutiques and art galleries.

Suriname is y far the smallest and most interesting country in South America. Its population is a mix between West African slaves and Chinese, Javanese and Indian workers, as well as indigenous Amerindians and Lebanese, Jewish and Dutch settlers. All these cultures coexist peacefully, and the traveler has the sensation he is visiting more cultures and countries at once.

Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including many European countries by car. Tolearn more about car hire deals worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com