Traveling the world is not only a lot of fun, but it also has many benefits. These benefits include making you happier, reducing stress and anxiety, and helping you learn a lot of new things about other places and cultures.
So if you’re starting to plan your next vacation and looking for ideas for where to go next, consider visiting one of these amazing 5 places to travel this year.
Spain
Spain is known for beautiful scenery and beaches, friendly people and lots of delicious food. It is a great destination for any trip because of all it has to offer. Madrid, the country’s capital, has the Royal Palace and the Prado museum, along with many opportunities for fun nightlife and traditional foods to try. Traditional dishes like gazpacho, patatas bravas, and the national dish, paella, are all must-try foods when visiting Spain.
In Barcelona, you will see the amazing Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, or the Sagrada Familia church, which is an unfinished basilica designed by Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On any one of the many Barcelona cruises, you can see Barcelona along with many other incredible cities in Europe.
Italy
Italy is another beautiful European country with lots to see and do. A few of the many must-see places in Italy include the cities of Florence and Rome. In Florence, you can view beautiful Renaissance architecture and art at the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture at the Galleria dell’Accademia. Many people fall in love with the city and want to move there. An ideal start is to look at Florence Real Estate to get an idea of the types and prices of property.
In Rome, you can visit the Colosseum and Vatican City. In these cities and across the country, you can try the best pizza, pasta, and gelato in the world. For accommodation, you can have villas for rent in Italy.
Greece
Greece is where Western civilization started and is made up of many islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. It is known for having some of the most amazing beaches in the world, friendly and hospitable people, and delicious, healthy food. The capital, Athens, is home to the Parthenon. In Mykonos, you will find exciting nightlife and partying, while in Santorini you can visit beautiful beaches that have very blue waters and unique black sand.
While on a visit to Greece, you have to try some of the delicious cuisine, which is known as some of the healthiest in the world. Popular foods including moussaka, baklava, tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, and kolokythokeftedes are all must-try dishes while in Greece.
France
France is known for having many museums and art galleries, incredible fine dining, many beautiful castles and chateaus, and of course, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The most notable museum is the Louvre, which is the most visited museum in the world and is home to the “Mona Lisa”. While visiting France, you must try some iconic French foods such as souffle, boeuf bourguignon, French onion soup, beignets, croissants, crepes and ratatouille.
Also, read: How To Fund Your Travel And Be A Full-Time Wanderer
Japan
Japan has many famous temples, amazing mountain landscapes, gardens with beautiful cherry blossoms, and of course, delicious sushi. On a visit to Japan, there are some must-see places you should go to. For example, Mount Fuji is the highest mountain peak in the country and can be climbed or viewed from a distance. On a visit to the country’s capital, Tokyo, you can visit the Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo National Museum, and Tsukiji Outer Market.
There are many unique places to eat in Tokyo as well, all offering delicious Japanese cuisine including sushi, ramen, unagi, tempura, udon, miso soup, and sake. Kyoto is another destination in Japan that is very popular for tourists because it is very traditional and full of history. It is home to tranquil gardens, palaces, colorful Shinto shrines, and Buddhist temples. Many of these are Unesco World Heritage sites.
With all of the amazing food, sights, and cultures across the world, any of these places to travel to this year will be perfect for your next trip.