When it comes to talking about the hotness of the local population, male travelers tend to take the lead.
I can't tell you how often I have been surrounded in a hostel by male backpackers just going on and on about the women they see on the streets.
Fair enough, there are plenty of countries with insanely beautiful women (like Colombia), but this post is not about that.
Instead, I'd like to talk about the destinations making women weak in the knees.
These are the places where women dream of being asked on a date, invited to watch a sunset or whisked away on a summer fling.
Ladies, this post is for you. Here are 5 destinations around the world swarming with hot guys!
1. Pacific Islands
When you think of men with a Pacific island background, you might conjure up thoughts of the Rock.
Known for their muscle-laden bodies, tall stature, dark skin and eyes, these men are dreamy the world around.
From Samoa to Polynesia and even including New Zealand, the islands lying in the South Pacific Ocean are a goldmine for male eye candy.
Andi Perullo even commented on the men of Easter Island saying, “I have never seen in such an abundance so many tall, dark, buff (and I mean buff), exotic, sexy men before!”
2. The Balkans
The countries of the Balkans spring to mind simply for their somewhat chiseled and muscular built men.
In direct contrast to the men of Italy and Spain for example — the ones that might spend more time on their appearance than a typical woman — these Balkan men are natural and masculine.
Balkan countries include Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Greece.
3. Western Europe
I found this hard to compose a list of only five areas, especially since so many countries of Western Europe could be found on it.
Western European men are often considered quite hot by the ladies, and it makes sense when you think about Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands (just to name a few!).
You've got your uber-romantic dark, slick Italians, and you've also got the French men that just exude passion on all levels.
The Germans and the Dutch are a bit more subdued, but there are those tall, well-dressed and intelligent men that are swoon-worthy.
4. Brazil
Just like the islander men above, Brazilian men are known for being tall, buff and handsome.
Only these South American hotties also have the Latin flair, and that Latino confidence can be a major attraction for women.
You might also associate the Brazilian man with loving the beach, loving sports (soccer and capoeira come to mind) and some really tight swimwear.
Of course, you could add Argentinian, Colombian and Chilean men to the South American hot mix, but it does seem that Brazil gets the most attention by traveling females.
5. Australia
For as long as I can remember, Australian men have been an attractive bunch to me, and obviously, I finally succumbed to temptation and partnered up with an Aussie man of my own.
Maybe it's their blokey nature, the laid-back attitude, or just that incredible accent that draws us in.
For some, it's the stereotypical blond-haired and fit surfers, and for others its the outdoors-loving rugby types.
And, it also helps that famous hotties like Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe are such captivating specimens from Down Under.
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I’m a sucker for accents–Australian, posh English, Italian are all winners in my book! Definitely need to check out the rest on your list ;)
I’ve been a sucker for accents forever – for me, no accent has the appeal of, say, a Dalmatian sailor in the Adriatic, where they speak really slowly, too. English has never sounded so languid and sexy, I swear!
It’s nice to see a list like this what with all the ones tailored for guys out there. Looks like I’ll be changing my travel plans soon ;)
Dominican Republic is a must-go for women looking for beautiful (and buff) men who can romance, dance and delight you under the stars.
I’m definitely putting the Balkans in my itinerary. And oh yeah, Hugh Jackman is effing hot.
@Jasmine, you are welcome to stay with me in Holland. That goes for other hot looking girls from abroad also. I need to get some more flags.
Neil Skywalker [link removed]
The Australians rock – and then there is that accent!
I can vouch for those hott Balkan men. The macho mentality can sometimes be extreme, but Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia are the big waterpolo countries; if you like amazing bodies in Speedos like I do, it’s the jackpot!
As a Bulgarian,I must say I would’ve felt offended that country was left out,if I actually gave a fuck.
First,most of Croatia and Serbia are out of the Balkan Peninsula.Second,Greece doesn’t have a lot in common to the rest of the countries,compared to the Slavic countries on the Balkans.Third,with all my brotherly non-homosexual to the Macedonian brothers and all the heterosexual love to the women there,they are actually BULGARIAN!Fourth,if you paid your due diligence,you would’ve seen at Wikipedia that the Balkans are actually named after the Balkan mountain in …..surprise-Bulgaria
You’re very much welcome to enjoy the local [redacted] :)
While it’s true that Greece doesn’t have a lot in common with the Slavic countries, it is actually not true that “most” of Croatia and Serbia are outside the Balkan peninsula, if one uses the Danube/Krka/Sava border. And surely Bulgaria is on the Balkan peninsula. But how do you reckon that Macedonians are Bulgarian when they’re Serbs?
Greeks are in “that there faggy time” with the Italians and Spaniards.
Ask the Macedonian if they feel Macedonian,Serbian,Greek or Bulgarian and you’ll see what the most answers are.But I guess you’re Serbian,so I understand they’re perspective-everybody around them is claiming the country and the people for “their’s” and the people are confused as fuck.
Anyway,why the fuck do I keep on commenting on a “Hot guys” topic.Going to hit on girls right now.
LOL, I’m American. And in my experience, Macedonians consider themselves Serbs.
Yeah defo for Aussies, Brazilians and Italians, but then I have to add Israelis, British, Germans and Canadians. I met more than 2 hot guys from the list I gave out along my travels… although, Israelis tops my list so far… :)
Number 5? Seriously? We should be number 1 on this list. ;)
Maybe you should post your own photo to show us why? :)
Yup its common in Polynesia to see tall buff good looking men every where with a exotic look.
Yo this list is raciest yo, no Africa, no Asia, no Latin’s! lol You name pretty much all of Europe, the whole Pacific Ocean and only two specific countries; Brazil and Australia! Seriously Brooke, seriously! ;)
@T-roy. In reply to your political correct comment. When i think of hot girls i think of Russia, South America and the Philippines/Vietnam. Am i a racist too ? or do we still have the right to personal opinions ?
Neil
Pacific? haha, you know that the pacific islands have the highest obesity rate in the world…very fat, immobile people since americanization. brazil are not ‘tall, handsome’ etc. average height i just 5″8,
only true men left in the world are in the balkans. 6″2 average height, masculine but not as a method to cover up insecurity (as in USA or other countries), even a slovene will take a pacific for breakfast…
Israelis. No question about it.
And stay away from Austria. Some of the dullest and ugliest people.
@frantisek as a Polynesian male I am 6’5 245lbs and 10% bodyfat. The obese people you speak of are the ones that are in the western areas and its not actually a big percent like the media betrays. Only the ones living a “western” diet seem to be obese.
The real Polynesians that stick to traditional diets are all fit naturally and have no problem at all with the ladies. I think you are just jealous. lol
As a gay man who has traveled to over 50+ countries around the world , I can honestly say the most handsome men I have ever seen in my life are in the following countries…
1. The Levant region of the Arab world – LEBANON/SYRIA- Descendants of the Crusaders, they are a mix of Arabic & Italian, with some French influence as well. I don’t know what happend to the gene pool with the Arabs, Greeks, Italians, etc. but levantine arabs both men and women are drop dead gorgeous, especially the Lebanese.
2. Portugal- Portuguese men are very handsome, very sexy and stylish. 2 words: Cristian Rinaldo.
3. Argentina-Stunning men, mix of European cultures and Spanish influence, the best looking men in South America
4. Sweden- Swedish men should all be Hugo Boss models, very handsome and chiseled faces.
5. Turkey- Turkish men are very handsome, some blonde/blue eyed like Scandinavians and some rugged middle eastern looking, they are very masculine and more handsome than Greeks.
6. USA- NYC and LA – these 2 cities alone have more handsome men than entire countries. All ethnicities, Asian, White, Black, Hispanic, etc.
7. Brazil – Handsome Soccer Players, very handsome like Argentina
8. Iran- Some of the best looking middle eastern men, its a shame the government is so horrible in Iran.
9. Czech Republic- in former Czechoslovakia, I went to both Czech Republic and Slovakia, did not see one ugly guy or girl there.
10. Australia- Very handsome men in Australia, especially Melbourne.
HONORABLE MENTIONS;
The former Yugoslavia – The Men from Bosnia/Croatia/Serbia are all very handsome, many player Water Polo and are extremely well built and handsome.
Chile- The men in Santiago Chile are stunning, some are so hot they could even give the Brazilians and Argentinians a run for their money.
MOST OVERRATED
Italy- people love Italian food, culture and mobster movies..but Italians aren’t all that. Seriously, go across the Adriatic sea and you will see more your fair share of drop dead gorgeous men in Croatia/Bosnia/Serbia.
France- Paris may be the city of love, but there aren’t many hot guys to fall in love with in France. Sorry, but its the truth.
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Thanks for sharing your top 10 list Armando :)
Just a little historical-geographic clarification:
The Balkan Peninsula is named for the Balkan Mountains in Central BULGARIA, which makes Bulgaria the “MOST BALKAN” nation.
I am the American descendant of Bulgarians from Aegean Macedonia (today in Greece) and from Pirot (in modern Eastern Serbia). All of my ancestors have been self-identifying during the 20th and 19th centuries — as far as I know from my genealogical and ethnogenetical research — not as Serbs, Greeks, or “Macedonians” but as BULGARIANS.
The BULGARIANS are divided into three major ethnographic groups: Macedonians, Thracians, and Moesians — depending on the Balkan subregion that they reside in.
To call a Macedonian BULGARIAN a Serb or a Greek, or worse, an “ethnic Macedonian,” is comparable to calling a Martian a Venusian. / LOL !/ There is a proverb in Bulgaria, “The MOST BULGARIAN of all Bulgarians are the Macedonians (i.e., Bulgarians from the region of Macedonia)!”
Similarly, there used to be a proverb until 1945, “The MOST GERMAN of all Germans are the Prussians (i.e., Prussian Germans).” Today, the region of Prussia (Preussen) is within the confines of Poland and the Kaliningrad (Konigsberg) province of Russia, while the Balkan region of Macedonia is split between Greece, FYROM-Skopje, Bulgaria, and Albania.
BTW, I do not mean to be contumelious or to pontificate, but simply to emphasize a few cardinal facts about the Bulgarians and Bulgaria, which — having being founded between 632 and 681 — is one of the oldest European nations in existence today.
Thank you for your consideration!
You are getting annoying with Bulgaria and macedonia.Nobody give a fuck here who are “most balkan” nation and who is ethnic bulgarians !
Love your list but you’re missing the French and Italian – the most romantic accents. I must admit, I can’t wait to go to Brazil now :)
The BALKANS! Hand down. Best looking. Most handsome people on the planet, consistently.
I love how Eurocentric (aside from that token Pacific Islands reference) this list is. Tired of White guys being the only attractive men in the world to so many lame people. Get on it. There are gorgeous men everywhere. Stop being so casually racist and dismissive of guys that are not white. Thanks!