What is a country or place you’ve visited that surprisingly reminds you of your own country?

Aside from our land neighbours, I’d say northern France has always felt surprisingly similar to England (my home country).

The coastline and beaches, much of the infrastructure, green landscapes, cloudy weather, mild temperatures, etc. just made me feel like I haven’t travelled abroad at all. Northern France is like a home from home. We even have an equivalent to Mont St Michel (St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall!)

I’m not sure what I was expecting to be so different, but it felt more similar than I ever imagined. I suppose it’s because France’s reputation/image emphasise what makes the country unique, and that’s what ultimately framed my expectations.

What say you?