I find the culture of the nordic countries amazing. So much of their mythology is based on the landscape and the extreme cold. I lived in Finland for a few years and was intrigued with the Saami culture of the far north. Their joik music is fantastic to listen to.
Wherever I go I am always amazed at the differences and the similarities between other cultures and my own. I have never been anywhere that I would not return to tomorrow but it's always Italy that does it for me. Beautiful country, stunning art, architectural wonders, great food. But, best of all they are my kind of people, every last man jack of them is as mad as a box of frogs...