Walk Across a Country! 6 Small Nations You Can Explore Fast

Traveling is a delight for many, although not everyone is able to afford taking long vacations or even has the time aside. With a week's holiday, some plan overseas trips while others, however, want nothing but a brief retreat from the work-related anxiety. What many are not aware of is that there exist tiny nations on the globe that can be completely uncovered in a day.

Initially, it is difficult to accept. In our minds, the very essence of travel, especially international travel, is to be constantly dreaming, planning, and spending more than a couple of days. To our surprise, however, there are countries that have a lot going on yet they can be explored in one day.

There has been a tremendous upsurge in social media and many have found it to be a good outlet for turning their travel ranks into a profession. The travel vloggers are literally moving around the world, creating content, and revealing the hidden gems of the lightest most places that settle on most of us minds as thoughts. Besides the busy but smart travelers, these countries hardly make up the biggest catch in your itinerary.

We have composed the list of six countries that are absolutely doable within a single day trip:

Vatican City

Though Vatican City is the small, the history and the artworks do not cease to make it feel like a big place. It is entirely surrounded by the Rome city and this microstate is full of famous sights. Even the smallest of streets looks like a museum.

Day one is no way over without having walked through St. Peter's Basilica, visiting the Sistine Chapel and seeing Michelangelo's brilliant frescoes. You can even go up the dome for the breathtaking view of the city if you are lucky enough not to have to stand in line for long. Spring and early fall are regarded good times to visit as the weather is nice.

Monaco

Monaco is small in size but has a big impact on the world. Although it is famous for luxury cars, gaming tables, and yachts, walking through Monaco is just like walking through a beautiful picture. The port, chic shops, and winding streets make it a very lively place.

If a day’s trip has included a minute in the Monte Carlo Casino, taking a stroll through the Old Town and a quick visit to the Prince's Palace, it has been more than enough. the weather and the views are the most enjoyable during spring and early autumn.

Liechtenstein

Little Switzerland and Austria surround it with their beauty and comfort, and that is why Liechtenstein is perfect for the slowest of explorers. It is not overrun by tourists, unlike many neighboring European countries, and the visitors here are usually enjoying quietness.

Vaduz, the capital city, is very small, and walking tours are more than sufficient to explore it. Vaduz Castle, the National Museum, and some of the nearby hiking trails that offer breathtaking mountain views are other options one should consider during summer months, especially if one is into nature and solitude.

San Marino

San Marino, an Italian enclave and a hilltop, is a jump to an ancient place. It is one of the world’s least known and visited nations, but that just adds to its appeal.

The quaint build of cobblestone streets, numerous towers and lookouts is a photographer’s dream come true. You can circle the whole historical site, visit the Basilica di San Marino and have a bite or buy local language or crafts. Due to the very pleasant weather from spring till early autumn, this place is great for sightseeing.

Andorra

Nestled between Spain and France, Andorra is a tiny mountain nation famed for its shopping avenues and magnificent landscapes. Andorra la Vella, its capital city, is compact and perfect for walking tours.

In a day you can visit historic landmarks like Casa de la Vall, browse through the shops in the busy streets, and even take a hike for valley views. Late spring and summer are typically considered to be the best times to visit this tiny country nestled in the Pyrenees.

Malta (Valletta)

The capital of Malta, Valletta, is a tiny but very historical city. The entire city, which is less than a square kilometer in area, boasts Baroque-style buildings, rebuilt and unpaved streets, and picturesque views of the sea.

You don’t have to hurry as all the places like St John's Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and Republic Street can be visited in a day. Spring and autumn offer a perfect climate for walking around.

Final Thoughts

These smaller states if nothing else, prove that a long vacation is not a prerequisite to enjoying a trip that takes you across borders. Sometimes visiting smaller places that are easier to explore leaves deeper impressions. If you are running out of time but are still looking for something new and exciting, do take these travel spots into account.