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Shueyb Gandapur, a globetrotter who has journeyed through 106 of the world's 195 countries, has unveiled his top European destination . Currently residing in Dubai, he spent a decade living in the UK after moving from Pakistan, initially settling in Aberdeen, Scotland for two years before relocating to London. While working in finance during his time in the UK, Shueyb managed to secure British citizenship and a UK passport, which he says opened "way more doors" and allowed him to travel to more countries than his Pakistani passport would have permitted . Despite having a fondness for every country he's visited and a particular affection for Europe as a whole, Shueyb disclosed the number one European spot he'd recommend to any traveller. He said: "Croatia is very, very beautiful with lots of beautiful beaches and towns. "I really love Croatia. It is my favourite European country. I kept finding town after town or city after city and thinking 'wow this is even better or equal to the previous one' - the surprises kept continuing." Croatia boasts a lengthy coastline along the Adriatic Sea, dotted with forested islands, waterfalls, and national parks. The country is also renowned for its rich history, with many of its ancient ruins, castles, and buildings recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Zagreb, situated in the northwest of the country along the Sava river and at the foot of the Medvednica mountain, is the capital and largest city of Croatia. Shueyb said he though that the UK is "one of the prettiest countries in the world". He said: "When I was in England, I kept thinking about wanting to travel and see other countries and cultures, but now I'm in Dubai, I find myself thinking about England a lot." The globe-trotter revealed that while he relishes his new life in Dubai - having moved there just a year ago - he often longs for the UK's splendid outdoors. He stated that the greenery in Dubai "doesn't come close to England's" as it is "mostly all desert" and frequently he misses being amidst nature.
