Cameron completed his journey when he visited his final destination, North Korea (Image: cameronmofid/Instagram)
A globetrotter who’s visited all 195 countries worldwide has highlighted a European capital resembling a “living crossroads of history” amongst his top picks. San Diego’s Cameron Mofid embarked on an ambitious mission to visit every UN-recognised nation and territory whilst battling obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
On April 3, 2025, Cameron concluded his extraordinary voyage by reaching his final stop, North Korea—frequently dubbed the “hermit kingdom.” In doing so, he fulfilled his ambition of travelling to every country on Earth, remarkably achieving this feat by just 25-years-old. Cameron, who has previously revealed some of his favourite nations, has now compiled a selection of three cities globally that hold special appeal for him, with one situated in Europe.
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Cameron named a European city akin to a “living crossroads of history” (Image: Getty Images)
Cameron disclosed his particular affection for the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia, and the stunning Krabi in the tropical Southeast Asian country of Thailand.
For those potentially put off by the lengthy flights needed to reach these two distant locations, Cameron has offered another recommendation that’s far more convenient for British travellers: Valletta, Malta.
Cameron penned in Business Insider: “Valletta felt like a living crossroads of history from the moment I arrived. Sitting at the centre of the Mediterranean, the city reflects centuries of Italian, Arab, British, and North African influence, all packed into a compact, walkable capital.
“I’d walk past waterfront cafés and, minutes later, find myself standing on the city’s fortified walls, looking out over waters once travelled by Phoenician traders, Ottoman fleets, and British warships.
“What surprised me most about Valletta was how under-visited it felt compared to much of southern Europe. Even during peak season, it never felt overrun. A short ferry ride away, I spent time on the island of Gozo, where life moved even slower.”
Cameron said the capital offered simple access to the “quieter, older side of the Mediterranean” (Image: Getty Images/500px)
Cameron detailed how he visited temples older than the pyramids in Egypt and experienced villages where fishing and farming continue to “shape daily life”, but travelling to the island also served to make Valletta feel even “more special”.
In additional observations about the European destination, he proceeded to explain how the “historic” capital provided straightforward access to what he described as the “quieter, older side of the Mediterranean”.
Located south of Sicily in the central Mediterranean, Malta is an archipelago steeped in history. Throughout the ages, it has been occupied by the Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, as well as France and Britain.
Some of the standout attractions in Valletta include St John’s Co-Cathedral, the National Museum of Archaeology, the breathtaking Upper Barrakka Gardens, and St Catherine’s Monastery.
The Met Office states that Malta enjoys “typically Mediterranean” weather, with hot and dry summers with temperatures hitting 32C in July and August and falling to 15 to 17C in December to February.
Should you wish to venture to Malta, you can anticipate an average flight duration of 3 hours, 19 minutes (London Gatwick to Malta International Airport in Valletta), according to Booking.com.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
