Your current mindset and the type of travel experience you are seeking will significantly influence your choice of destination. Especially with limited time on a trip, you should focus on a destination that suits your style.
Paris’s stunning architecture, world-renowned museums, and delicious French cuisine make it a top destination for culture-lovers. Morocco’s bustling medinas, gorgeous coastal scenery, and unique cultural influences appeal to many visitors.
1. Paris
Paris is the capital city of France and has a variety of interesting attractions. From awe-inspiring monuments to vintage palaces, art museums and cathedrals, and stylish shopping hubs.
Art lovers can visit the Impressionist gallery known as Musee d’Orsay, mainly famous for the eight water lilies murals by Monet. Alternatively, check out the Louvre, one of the largest museums in the world.
Travellers can also volunteer in the French alps at Oz en Oisans and make a difference in the lives of local people!
2. Morocco
Morocco is one of the most diverse and inspiring travel destinations in the world. The country’s medinas, or historical downtown areas, are brimming with color and culture.
The Medina is also the place to shop for Moroccan handicrafts. Everything from leather goods to jewelry is available here.
Other Morocco attractions include the Chefchaouen, a picturesque blue and white city. It was a favorite beach retreat for stars like Jimi Hendrix. Essaouira is another Morocco point of interest that’s popular among GOT fans.
Easter Island
A trip to Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a must for history enthusiasts. It’s a place where travelers can learn about moai and experience awe-inspiring beaches and volcanic craters.
A recent spate of bad behavior by tourists on the site has spurred new conversations about how visitors should behave and what they should do to protect the moai. Van Tilburg says one thing that’s not okay is to pick a moai’s nose.
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a vibrant and dynamic region that is sure to inspire all who visit. This diverse area offers everything from beautiful beaches and pristine waters to ancient ruins and fascinating cultures.
Experience a sunrise at Borobudur Temple, one of the most famous Mahayana Buddhist temples in the world. This awe-inspiring monument is best seen in the cool of dawn when it’s free of crowds and at its most spiritually charged.
Travel to Laos and discover its mystical landscapes, quaint towns, and ancient monasteries.
Great Barrier Reef
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest living structure made by living organisms, the Great Barrier Reef is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can gaze at marine life through a scuba mask, let the breeze unfurl your sails or get an incredible bird’s eye view from the sky.
Though the reef is a popular destination, you’ll find that it remains an incredibly delicate environment. Respectful tourism practices ensure that the awe-inspiring experience will be there for you and future visitors to enjoy.
Galapagos Islands
The pristine Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of wildlife enthusiasts, scientists and climate-conscious travelers. The islands that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution are a living museum where you can see animal species that are found nowhere else on the planet.
The best time to visit the Galapagos is from December to May. This is when the marine iguanas are active and birds are most abundant.
The official language is Spanish, but a growing tourism market means many guides and hoteliers are fluent in English too.
Africa
Africa is one of the most diverse continents, with 54 countries offering unique experiences for all types of travelers. Whether you want to see wildlife on safari or enjoy the nightlife of bustling cities, this continent has it all.
For example, Malawi’s Mahale National Park straddles the jungle-draped Rift Valley escarpment and Lake Tanganyika, providing a glimpse at man’s closest living relative in their natural habitat. While Tanzania’s Zanzibar is a tropical paradise with a cultural heritage that includes Arabic, Indian, and Portuguese influences.
Egypt
Home to the world’s best-paid soccer player (Mo Salah), Egypt lures travelers with a trove of Pharaonic treasures and desert treasures. Its famous pyramids inspire crackpot and scholarly speculation for centuries, while Cairo’s Egyptian Museum is one of the finest museum collections in the world.
In the ancient city of Alexandria, sail a felucca on the Nile River for sunset or two-four day cruises visiting temples along the way. Shop at the labyrinthine Khan el-Khalili market. Admire the minaret-speckled buildings of Al-Azhar and Sultan Hassan Mosques.