

MYANMAR Thousands of Temples, IntriguingĮvery traveler knows about Angkor Wat, the massive templeĬity of Cambodia, but fewer know about the magnificence of Bagan – Myanmar’sĪs far as the eye can see in Bagan, thousands of pagodas and Clearly French-influenced yet still very much Arab, merely wandering through Lebanon offers a taste of the exotic and a one of a kind during travel, and an hour flight from Amman, Jordan.ĭrop into Egypt to explore on a layover and see the pyramids or head to the Red Sea and Luxor to escape to resorts so cheap they’ll make your head spin ($40 per day all-inclusive)Īll of these destinations are a very short, cheap flightĪway, and even a single day of wandering will deliver a rich experience worthįar more than the time it takes to get there. Visit Lebanon to check out the “fancy Middle East”. Intense history, a bastion of opposing religions,Ī surprisingly beautiful coastline, and so much more await. Of one of the most controversial nations on the planet today. Trip, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the West Bank, for a balanced view Head one country over to check out Israel during your Misunderstood and misrepresented, Jordan offers a friendly, genuine, and In a world where Islam and Middle Eastern culture are widely JORDAN True Middle Eastern Culture and Marsian Landscapes Italy: Food, style, ambiance, and incomparable culture.Nepal: Sherpa culture, beautiful mountains, and an appreciation of the “developing world”.Vietnam + Laos: A new view of communism, motorbiking, and beautiful views.The Philippines: A world of crystal clear waters and 7600+ Islands.Montenegro + Albania: The southernmost fjords in Europe + beautiful beaches.Turkey: East Meets West, Political Epi-Center, and Judging the World with Your Own Eyes.

Colombia: Coffee, culture, swag, and beauty.Argentina: Spain + Italy + Latin America + Wine + Meat + Patagonia.Myanmar: Thousands of temples, intriguing culture and history, and personalized view of political unrest.Jordan: True Middle Eastern culture and martian Landscapes.This is a list of the 10 countries I recommend for your nextĭecade of travel CONTENTS OF THIS TRAVEL LIST FOR THE NEXT DECADE Each country is rich and fulfilling enough to fill an entire two weeks of rejuvenating travel yet still leaves you wanting more and could keep you entertained for months.Įach country can be done on a budget (with a littleĪll of these destinations offer a balance of amazing food, beautiful scenery, nearly incomparable outdoors experiences, mind-blowing history, and a bottomless bucket list of experiences to discover. The 10 countries to follow are the highlights of my last decade of travel. Plan destinations that offer something that is timeless and unmatched (or hard to match) anywhere in the globe These places are where the memories lie thatĭon’t plan your next destination on what’s hot for the minute or the 10 best for next year. Quintessential destination for what they are. You didn’t pack enough variety and uniqueness into your precious “two weeks ofįor this travel banality is simply selecting destinations that are the Trip feel like a repetitive list of locations or, at worst, can make you feel Will realize how similar cultures, languages, and foods actually are acrossĮxciting, unique, and interesting at the beginning of your travels can make a

Some countries feel very “Asian”, or “Eastern Realize that many countries in the world will eventually feel the same. In my experience, after about the first 30 countries you’ll I’ve been bouncing around the world off and on for over a decadeĪnd have been continuously traveling for a few years now.
