1. Ireland
Centuries
of turmoil, conquest, famine and subsequent immigration have certainly
taken their toll on the Irish: it’s left them with a deliciously dark
sense of humour and a welcoming attitude towards strangers. That famous
ability of the Irish to find craic (fun times) in boom or bust times
means you’re always in for a treat.
Berabad-abad
kekacauan, penaklukan, kelaparan dan imigrasi, telah mengorbankan
begitu banyak orang Irlandia. Hal ini menyebabkan adanya semacam trauma
bagi warga Irlandia terhadap orang asing. Tapi kini sudah lain cerita.
Warga Irlandia sudah melupakan pahitnya masa lalu, dan menata kehidupan
mereka yang baru. Kini, mereka bisa lebih ramah dengan para pendatang.
2. Samoa
What’s
this? Samoa reckons they have ‘the world’s friendliest people’? Hmmm,
trouble is there’s no ratifying body for such a claim, meaning the
Samoans have to contend with the challenge of Fiji, which also
self-applies the title. Though readers can rest assured that Samoa
harbours lovely and warm people.
Ada
yang pernah dengar negara Samoa?Beberapa orang mungkin baru pertama
kali mendengarnya. Tapi percayalah, keramahan orang Samoa bisa
dibandingkan dengan orang2 Fiji sekalipun.
3. United States
Blamed
for the coming of World War III, the Anti-Christ, Bon Jovi, Tom Cruise,
Michael Jackson, rampant street crime and noise pollution through
overloud talking, Americans just take it all in their stride. Americans
may be patriotic and love their country but they’ll invariably welcome
you and help you get the best out of the United States.
Meski
disalahkan karena disebut2 sebagai salah satu penyebab Perang Dunia II,
gerakan anti Yesus, banyaknya kejahatan jalanan, polusi, tapi warga
Amerika adalah warga yang ramah terhadap pendatang.
4. Malawi
Whereas
other African nations are beset by tribal war and fighting, Malawians
describe themselves as ‘the friendliest people in Africa. Anyone who’s
visited will know that the rare (for Africa) cohesion of the country’s
ethnic groups is solid evidence for this, as is the people’s propensity
to welcome you into their homes as well as their nation.
Rasanya
sulit mencari negara di Afrika dimana tidak terdapat konflik dan perang
suku didalamnya. Tapi Malawi memperlihatkan sisi lain dari masyarakat
Afrika lain. Mereka sangat ramah terhadap pendatang, yang bahkan jarang
mengunjungi mereka.
5. Fiji
Fijians
have got plenty to smile about lush islands, kaleidoscopic reefs,
cobalt sea, a wealth of marine life, world-class diving, romantic
coastlines, awesome cuisine and they love to spread the love around.
Fijians have a rep for helping all travellers feel welcome, thereby
allowing you to uncover the best from this sprawling group of islands.
Fiji,
sudah lama dikenal sebagai negara dengan kepulauan, laut, dan terumbu
karangnya yang indah. Dan lebih dari itu, warga Fiji senantiasa
menyambut para wisatawan yang banyak sekali datang kesana, tentunya
dengan senyuman hangat.
6. Indonesia
It’s
hard to make generalisations about a country that contains so many
different cultures still, a cliché you’ll hear often is that Indonesian
people greet foreigners with open arms. Fact is they do, but the media
limelight is stolen by the knack of their law-enforcement officers for
welcoming drug dealers and bomb makers in an altogether different
ritual.
Rasanya
sulit untuk mendefinisikan sebuah negara yang memiliki keanekaragaman
suku dan budaya yang banyak. Itulah Indonesia. Tapi pada umumnya, warga
Indonesia terkenal ramah. Mereka menyambut tamu dengan tangan terbuka.
Tapi sayangnya, belakangan ini, media di negara tersebut lebih banyak
memberitakan sisi buruk dan kekacauan yang terjadi di negara ini,
seperti masalah hukum, politik, teroris dan lain sebagainya.
7. Vietnam
Vietnam’s
another country inextricably caught up in Western images and
stereotypes: napalm death; tormented American soldiers; assassins hiding
in the rice fields. But Vietnam put all that behind it a long time ago
and is now on a drive to become the new ‘Asian’ tiger economy.
Vietnam
mungkin memiliki trauma terhadap pendatang, karena dulu mereka pernah
dijajah bangsa Asing seperti Amerika. Tapi Vietnam yang sekarang, sudah
berubah. Warganya sudah melupakan masa lalu, dan kini siap untuk menatap
masa depan, bahkan menuju pertumbuhan ekonomi yang pesat.
8. Thailand
Southeast
Asia’s most-visited country is bound to offer up a welter of
stereotypes and clichès. Here are some of them: dazzling islands and
beaches; lush and balmy weather; great shopping and great food; the
‘France of Asia’. The Thai people’s gracious hospitality does indeed
take some beating.
Salah
satu negara di Asia Tenggara yang paling banyak dikunjungi Turis Asing,
yaitu Thailand. Bahkan julukan “Prancis-nya Asia” melekat pada negara
ini. Selain karena keindahan alamnya, tentunya karena keramahan
warganya.
9. Scotland
Scotland’s
becoming the destination for visitors to the British Isles, winning out
over London. The Scots have survived English invasion, brutal weather
and the pain of having the world’s worst goalkeepers. This fighting
spirit against insurmountable odds has left them with an extroverted,
buoyant demeanour and a blackly humorous nationalism.
Skotlandia
adalah salah satu tujuan wisata pavorit warga Inggris terutama dari
London. Warga Skotlandia mampu bertahan dibawah invasi Inggris, cuaca
buruk, dan luka karena memiliki salah satu penjaga gawang terburuk
didunia.
10. Turkey
It’s
a shame that for such a long time the Western world’s image of Turkey
revolved around the drug-smuggling film Midnight Express. Thankfully, we
can report the Turkish people actually have an unsurpassed reputation
for hospitality. With their heavenly cuisine, dreamy coastline and
historical sites, the Turks know there’s no reason to be secretive.
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