Lonely Planet's top Countries for 2011

[DaShi]

Besides Albania as #1 and Vanuatu at #6 (I guess they must really like their Kava), take a look at #9:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/travel-tips-and-articles/76164

I'd say.

And at #10? Apparently this is the year to visit Japan...

I think I'll just accept the parts of that that conform to what I already believe.

[Kitschum]

I find that's a common philosophy.

[Sir Og]

I am surprised to see Bulgaria in 5th place.
Our seaside is almost entirely ruined by over construction.

The mountains are still fine. Maybe that is the reason for being that high on the list.

[Dinner]

Albanian women are hot.

[Dinner]

BTW I've been to four of their top ten.