Ask anybody if they love travel and their answer will almost certainly be “Yes!”. The main reason to travel is to explore new places. The world is full of so many beautiful places to discover that it can be rather challenging to choose your next vacation destination with so many options available. Whether you want to go sightseeing, lay on a tropical beach or even go back to a country you have visited before, the options are endless.
If you are looking for a place to visit but are not too sure about which destination to choose, here are 5 destinations that are truly worth considering:
Greece
The first destination we are going to highlight is Greece, which is located in Southern Europe. When considering Greece as a travel destination it is best to visit the popular cities, these cities are:
- Athens
- Santorini
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Crete
These are the most popular and famous cities in Greece and they all offer an array of fun things to do such as spectacular beaches, ethnic cuisine at local restaurants and idyllic ambience and beautiful architecture.
Apart from Athens, which is the capital of Greece, the star of Greece is Santorini. To get to Santorini you will need to take a ferry from Piraeus, after that you will explore more beautiful routes via a sailing tour around the caldera. The great thing about Greece is that there are many ferry services available to take you to any of these destinations, so you never have to worry about how you are going to get there.
Vietnam
Vietnam, in Southern Asia, is a place with a very intense history and it is one of the most popular places for people to travel to. It has a very tropical climate so you can expect it to have high humidity. The top 5 cities in Vietnam are:
- Hanoi
- Nha Trang
- Hoi An
- Hue
- Ho Chi Minh City
When you are in Vietnam, make sure to try their local food. Hanoi is popular amongst food lovers and has food and walking tours. You can also take a tractor to the beach in central Vietnam. These are popular things to do. There are also polar sites in Vietnam that you should definitely be adding to you list of places to explore. These sites include:
- Hue imperial city.
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hue royal palace
- Hoa Lu temple
Overall, Vietnam is affordable, it has beautiful nature and rich culture making it a great place to travel to.
Paris
Ah Paris, The famous city of love. Paris is by far one of the most popular and beautiful cities in the world located in Europe. The weather is Paris changes according to the season making it generally hot during summer and cold during winter. It is also quite common for there to be rain showers during the day, however these clear up quickly.
There are many things to do in Paris and many famous landmarks to visit including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Arc of Triumph and the Palace of Versailles.
Paris is a good place to visit because it is considered a romantic city and you can easily get around by foot. It is also absolutely beautiful and rich with history.
Costa Rica
In Central America, connecting North and South America you will find Costa Rica which is another popular destination to travel to. The best cities to visit in Costa Rica are:
- Dominical and Uvita area
- La Fortuna
- Montverde cloud forest
- Jaco
- Montezuma
The weather in Cost Rica is mainly hot all throughout the year.
If you choose this destination you should definitely make sure to visit the Arenal volcano where you can do a zipline, Guanacaste or the ‘gold coast’ where you can enjoy the beaches or Corcovado National park. Costa Rica is definitely a good place to visit because it supports the more adventurous side of life with many outdoor activities.
Peru
Lastly we will look at Peru which is located in South America. Some of the most popular cities in peru are:
- Lima
- Cusco
- Puno
- Arequipa
In summer you can expect Peru to be warm and overcast and in winter it is cool, dry and windy. When in Peru you need to visit the amazon and the famous Machu Picchu. You also need to try their local cuisine. The main attraction is the ancient ruins and culture, this is why it is a good place to visit.
