It’s an entire new 12 months and an entire new decade! I hope y’all are able to dwell your greatest journey life!
I really like beginning off the 12 months by sharing ten locations that I might love to go to, in hopes of providing you with guys some journey inspiration. It’s kinda change into a convention (take a look at my earlier lists: 2017, 2018 and 2019).
So in no specific order, listed below are my high ten locations for 2020:
Dakar, Senegal
Since getting back from Ghana just a few weeks in the past (content material quickly come!), I’ve change into much more obsessive about travelling to extra African international locations. There’s a lot magnificence, tradition and superb meals to be found on this numerous continent.
Dakar (the capital of Senegal) is one African metropolis that has been excessive on my listing for just a few years now.
I might like to get misplaced within the streets of its conventional medina quarter, to go to the close by islands, to be taught extra in regards to the historical past of the Atlantic slave commerce on the Home of Slaves Museum and to perhaps even take a look at the browsing scene (once I ultimately discover ways to swim ? ).
One other factor that I might not miss out on once I ultimately make it to Dakar is to go to Lake Retba. Lake Retba AKA Lac Rose, that means pink lake, is precisely what its title suggests – a pink lake.
The lake is eighteen miles North-East of Dakar and it will get its color from an algae that produces a purple pigment. One of the best time to see the color of the lake is throughout the dry season, which is from November to June.
If you wish to discover out extra about Dakar, take a look at 5 superb pictures spots within the metropolis.
Montenegro
Montenegro is a naturally stunning nation recognized for its stunning mountains, medieval villages and gorgeous seashores.
The nation could also be small and one of many youngest in Europe (they gained their independence in 2006), however Montenegro positively has loads to supply and is unquestionably one to be careful for.
Don’t be shocked when you see me off on a solo journey exploring Montenegro this 12 months!
If you wish to discover out extra about Montenegro, take a look at this listing of 13 locations to go to in Montenegro.
British Virgin Islands
In 2017, the British Virgin Islands had been hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria. On account of this, the vacation spot suffered a 90% loss in tourism. Nonetheless, this 12 months, plenty of resorts are reopening and BVI is anticipated to make an excellent comeback.
So, when you love island hopping (there are over 50 islands), diving, crusing and water sports activities, positively take a look at BVI.
And when you’re in search of tradition, historical past and superb meals, then BVI positively has that too!
Try 15 actions you are able to do within the BVI.
Mongolia
Mongolia simply looks like an incredible expertise simply ready available. From sleeping in a single day in a herder’s ger (a conventional felt yurt), to using a two-hump camel by means of Gobi dessert.
When you’ve got a love for nature, Mongolia’s rugged mountains, lakes and wildlife make it one for the bucket listing.
Mongolia has a tradition of nice hospitality. It’s doubtless that you’ll come throughout locals who will open their doorways to you, providing you with the prospect to essentially get to know the locals.
Try this submit on 11 issues it’s good to know earlier than you journey to Mongolia.
Guatalema
Central America is a area of the world that I’ve but to go to. Guatemala is without doubt one of the international locations inside Central America that I’m actually eager to go to.
I might like to find out about Maya tradition and historical past, to go to the traditional Mayan ruins and to be surrounded by the extraordinary landscapes within the nation. And don’t even get me began on the meals! ?
For my journey seekers, there’s white-water rafting, ziplining, paragliding and scuba diving. And for my nature lovers, there are just a few stunning nature parks, jungles, canyons, volcanos and the gorgeous Semuc Champey (pictured above).
Try this first timers information to exploring Guatemala
Bansko
Snowboarding is one thing that’s all the time been on my bucket listing, however these days, the thought of occurring a ski journey appeals to me an increasing number of. I even included it in my bougie on a finances baecation concepts submit.
Whereas some ski resorts will be fairly costly, there are just a few cheaper alternate options comparable to Bansko in Bulgaria.
So if snowboarding is one thing you’d be thinking about making an attempt, deffo take a look at this Bansko ski information and this listing for another low cost ski resorts in Europe.
India
As a black lady, I all the time discover myself questioning what kind of response I’ll get once I journey to a vacation spot. In the event you haven’t already, take a look at my Black Lady Journey Diaries collection, the place I share my expertise of being a black lady in numerous locations.
These days, I’ve been seeing much more black folks, particularly girls, travelling to India and I like to see it!
India has been on my bucket listing for some time, attributable to its wealthy tradition, flavoursome meals and gorgeous structure. Every metropolis appears so vibrant, but so completely different. From the blue metropolis of Jodhpur to Mumbai – the town of excellent meals, the place 14 out of the High 50 Eating places in India are positioned.
Try this submit on 10 issues to do on the India Golden Triangle Tour.
Greenland
Greenland looks like the up and coming Iceland. It’s fairly like Iceland, however it’s extra huge and distant and it’s with out the crowds (for now anyway).
For the journey seekers, Greenland has snowmobiling, mountain climbing, kayaking and dogsledding, to call just a few. In the event you’re into nature then Greenland is unquestionably for you, you may take a look at the Northern lights, the glaciers, icebergs and the arctic wildlife.
Ohhh and let’s not overlook in regards to the Sizzling Springs, that are soooo wanted proper about now!
For journey suggestions and an itinerary that will help you plan your Greenland journey, take a look at this submit.
Seychelles
There are such a lot of stunning African islands that I might love to go to and Seychelles is one which comes up excessive on my listing. Seychelles is positioned in East Africa and is definitely made up of 115 islands, solely 16 are inhabited.
Seychelles looks like the vacation spot that I would like proper about now. Someplace that I can simply loosen up, but in addition have a little bit enjoyable island hopping, snorkelling and yachting (as a result of why not, let me dwell my greatest life).
The islands are so stunning, they appear like the right vacation spot for a baecation. So I might need to take myself on a little bit baecation, as a result of #selflove proper? ?
To seek out out extra about Seychelles, take a look at this one week itinerary.
Vegas
I needed to throw in a metropolis, so I went for Vegas. As a result of what occurs in Vegas, stays in Vegas! Jokeeee ?
Vegas can be such a enjoyable and energetic vacation spot, excellent for a little bit women/boys journey and even as part of street journey across the States.
And if playing isn’t your factor, there’s nonetheless loads of different issues to maintain you entertained. For some concepts, take a look at this submit.
Effectively that’s it guys!
What locations are excessive in your bucket listing for 2020?
In the event you want some extra inspo, take a look on the locations I visited in 2019.
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