Planning to travel soon? It is quite challenging to choose the perfect travel destination with many fascinating and breathtaking places to visit. Countries with naturally beautiful scenery, world-famous landmarks, religious landmarks, and cultural delights are the top travel destinations for tourists. Each location has its charm and culture. There are many reasons why people travel and different kinds of people enjoy different things. For example, food lovers would travel to countries known for their culinary delights and nature lovers would travel to countries known for their landscapes and beautiful mountains and forests.
New York City, Manhattan
New York, new world. The best of the best places to live your dreams. New York City is filled with energy and electricity. Are you ready to discover a city that never sleeps? In New York City there are so many places to visit/see and dine. There is a melting pot of cultures. The first place you should visit when you come to New York is the Statue of Liberty. If you want to see the natural part of New York, Central Park is the place you should go. One of the most known New York attractions is Rockefeller centre. Where in winter you can skate on the ice-skating rink. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most famous museums in the USA and the artworks are awesome. Another landmark that is worth visiting is the Brooklyn bridge. More importantly, there is Time Square, the melting pot
There are not only things to visit of course! There are many, many things to see. There are Broadway Shows, which you don’t want to miss, don’t you? For instance, some Broadway shows are The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Anastasia, and Aladdin…The performances are captivating. On top of this, there are a lot of different foods from different places of the world, traditions, and cultures that you must taste. If you are shopping on 5th Avenue you must go to “21 clubs”. There are delicious burgers there. There are also Katz’s Delicatessen and Halal Guys. You cannot starve in New York as everywhere you turn your head there is the food you never tasted before. One of the greatest characteristics of New York is its diversity, there are people from all across the world. You can hear 800 languages being spoken in New York. New York has something special stored for everyone, so make sure you go to New York for your next trip.
New Zealand
New Zealand has dazzling and breathtaking scenery. New Zealand is filled with snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rainforests, and fjords. The Aoraki/Mount Cook, the country’s highest mountain, offers some breathtaking scenery of the rainforest and enchanting views across the country. Mount Taranaki is a beautiful iced capped alpine mountain. Hooker Glacier and Franz Josef glacier are some famous must-see glaciers on the West Coast. There are also loads of sports you can do in New Zealand for example skydiving, mountain biking, and jet boating and it is home to one of the world’s highest bungee jumping. The Matapouri, also known as the mermaid pool is a great place to swim in the crystal clear water and it makes a perfect vacation experience if you just want to relax but also enjoy the pristine beauty of New Zealand. Furthermore, you don’t want to miss visiting Matamata if you are a fan of Lord of the Rings and Hobbit! Another fun thing to do in New Zealand is to watch the whale’s fluke/tail in Kaikoura.
Paris, France
Paris – City of Love. When it comes to Paris there are so many things to visit and eat. Paris is a very sophisticated city which appeals almost to everyone. It is one of the most romantic cities and the most visited city in Europe. There are endless reasons to visit Paris. It is known for its amazing food and cafes. The macarons, croissants and bread are found on nearly every street corner and are to die for. There is also the world-famous Eiffel Tower to see. The architecture in Paris is captivating. For instance Notre Dame and The Louvre Museum. The river Seine in Paris’s most peaceful and charming avenue. Exploring the mediaeval streets of The Marais is a fun thing to do in Paris. Paris is also the capital of Haute Couture and Fashion. There are plenty of fun day trips you can do with family and friends to know more about the history of France. Paris is also home to impressive art collections, for example, the Mona Lisa. People who enjoy seeing famous landmarks and french food would enjoy Paris.
India
India offers something for everyone. You can go to India for a food tour, culinary adventure, spiritual awakening and/or a beach retreat. India has it all. You can never get bored of India. One of the most famous buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal, which is found in India. The architecture is magnificent and the Taj Mahal has a very rich history. Indian traditions and customs are still followed today. Traditional Indian clothes are worn by most people, which makes the overall experience of being in India even better. Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is also found there. Nature lovers would love to get a good look at this magnificent mountain or hike up Mount Everest. In India, you will encounter mouth-watering culinary delights at every corner of every street. It is well known for its spicy foods and curries. It is also a spiritual and holy place for Hindus and Buddhists.
Shopaholics love to visit India. It is a great place to shop as the clothes and other products are not as expensive compared in other countries. Indians are also known to be very welcoming and this adds to the charm of visiting this country. Culture, nature, history, retreat, good food, shopping- there’s always something to do in this beautiful country.
Saudi Arabia, Mecca
At a certain moment in everyone’s life, there is a need for a break and a need to reconnect with the spiritual world. Some people choose Jerusalem in Israel; others Varanasi in India, Rome in Italy, Angkor Wat in Cambodia or Machu Picchu in Peru. For millennials, people have been travelling to experience deeper spirituality and awakening. Saudi Arabia is also a very holy city for Muslims where they perform the Islamic Pilgrimage called Hajj. Mecca is the holiest of Islamic/Muslim cities as it is the place where the Islamic religion started. It is a place where visitors go only for spiritual purposes.
Saudi Arabia is also known for its unique culture and rules. For example, at around noon all shops and restaurants close down as it is time to pray. Rub’ alkali, the beautiful desert of Saudi Arabia, is a must-see location. The dunes expand and sway because of the strong winds and the average temperature is 50 degrees. It is better to visit the desert with a guide and enjoy à camel ride. Another reason to travel to Saudi Arabia is because of the Arabic food. The delicious meals and different food include couscous with chicken, hummus and falafel. Saudi Arabia is à country which is rich in culture and history.
After all the covid chaos, people are now travelling more than before. There is an endless list of places to travel to. The ones chosen are not only very popular but these countries are very unique and are worth visiting. Be sure to not miss out on those unique places!!
