I've been to 19 countries with my kids. Here are 5 that were more than worth it and 4 I'd probably skip next time.

Poland may not be at the top of many must-see European destination lists, but I think it should be.

When I visited the country with my children, we went to Kraków, Warsaw, and Zapkone.

Our trip was relatively short and largely centered on seeing Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. However, we also visited some amazing historical sites like Wawel Castle and took a beautiful hike along the Polish-Solovkain border.

I really didn't expect Poland to be so charming, and we can't wait to go back to see more. Plus, I think it's a great base from which to explore other parts of Eastern Europe on multi-country trips.

I've taken my kids to several Caribbean islands. Although they were all nice in their own way, I dream about returning to the crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches in Turks and Caicos.

When my family visited, we spent most of our time at our resort, which was fantastic. Next time, I'd like to explore more of the island.

Even if I just sat on the beach on a return visit, though, I'd be very happy. I've visited beaches all over the world, and the ones in Turks and Caicos are among the most beautiful.

From its welcoming, hip city of Reykjavík to its gorgeous glaciers, Iceland captured my heart. My kids and I explored the country's capital city before heading out on an expedition cruise.

We learned about the cultural legends of trolls and hidden people who are believed to live throughout the country and saw landscapes I could barely believe were real.

I felt very safe everywhere I went in Iceland, and I can't wait to bring my kids back to explore more. Next time, I hope we're lucky enough to see the northern lights or a volcanic eruption.

We only spent a few days in the United Arab Emirates. Before I visited, I thought of Dubai as a stopover city rather than a destination.

However, almost as soon as I landed, I knew I wanted to return. From desert safaris to seeing the tallest building in the world, there was so much for all of us to do together as a family.

Even though we did a lot, we still have yet to explore many of Dubai's best attractions and beaches. Next time, I'd also like to visit nearby Abu Dhabi and other emirates.

My kids and I had a magical trip to Istanbul. We all fell in love with Turkey's charm, and it was so fascinating to see the mix of European and Asian cultures since the country falls on both continents.

Taking a night-time ferry across the Bosphorus Strait and looking out at centuries-old landmarks bathed in warm light was a sight none of us will forget.

Wandering Istanbul's cobblestone streets while eating Turkish ice cream was a wonderful afternoon I hope to replicate soon.

I can't wait to go back and explore more of Turkey with my children. I know they'd love to check out more of the country's beaches, caves, and ancient ruins.

We recently had a great trip to India, and I even wished I'd stayed longer. It's an incredibly big and diverse country with plenty to explore.

However, I wouldn't rush back there with my kids.

It was a little anxiety-inducing to ride in cars around New Delhi that regularly had to dodge wild cows on roads where most vehicles didn't stay in their own traffic lanes. Plus, the crowded city was just difficult to navigate in general.

I want to get a better handle on the country myself before I bring my children back.

This is an unpopular opinion among my friends, but I wouldn't bring my kids back to Italy. Because it's so popular, everywhere we went was incredibly crowded.

We mostly stuck to major cities like Rome and Venice, and we visited during a high tourist season in the summer, so it wasn't entirely surprising. However, my kids only have so many school breaks for international vacations, so we didn't have a ton of other options.

The stifling crowds made it difficult to get around, and some of the attractions we planned on visiting were sold out.

Moreover, although my family loves Italian food, it's pretty easy to find good pizza, pasta, and other specialties elsewhere in the world.

I'm glad we went once, but I'd rather explore other parts of Europe than return.

I'm glad I took my kids to the Dominican Republic, but it didn't stand out to me as somewhere I need to return to. We stayed at a lovely resort, but it kind of felt like we could've been in any Caribbean destination.

It was ultimately our fault for staying in a touristy hotel and spending so much time on its property — the best part of the trip was when we ventured out to explore the country's beautiful mountains.

That said, I'd rather see a different part of Latin America or visit a new-to-me Caribbean island before going back.

Austria is a beautiful country, filled with castles, world-class shopping, museums, and natural beauty.

However, my kids and I were more impressed by the brief stops we made in two of Austria's neighboring countries, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Before going back to Austria with my kids, I really want us to spend more time exploring those countries instead.