How many people post here? That is probably how many different types will get posted!
The answer for me is it depends..... For touring, training, bimbling, whatrver?
For all round flying pleasure and superb handling I would choose a glider, the standard Mucha SZD 22. For most other flying the Super Cub. But if I'm teaching you to fly then it would be back to gliders, the ASK 13. If it's flying training with an engine then it would be the Jodel 112.
I won't choose any airliner, any more than I would specify what type of bus I would like to find at the bus stop. I don't like being a passenger.