Most times, we plan our trips around relaxing. Our vision boards are pinned with pictures of beaches, the Eiffel Tower and that giraffe in Kenya, which is cute but lately, we’ve been craving some adventure; something different from what we are used to, you know.
You might not have heard much about these places because they’re not the usual tourist centres suggested by travel agencies but trust us to spill all the tea to you.
First off, the Faroe Islands of Denmark is at the top of our list of most anticipated travel destinations. Imagine a place where emerald-green hills roll like ocean waves, and waterfalls seem to tumble right out of the sky. That’s the Faroe Islands for you! – we’re not exaggerating. It’s a hiker’s dream.
Next is Bhutan, the Dragon Kingdom. The name alone sounds like a fictional land out of a storybook and it just might be. It is high in the Himalayas, Bhutan is like a magical kingdom from a fairy tale. With its lush forests, stunning monasteries (a community where monks and nuns live). If you love culture as much as we do, then you’ll love this.
Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park will having you wear a sweater and might slightly increase your blood pressure. This national park is a vast wilderness, and we mean vast— it’s larger than Switzerland! Here, you can hike through ice caves, spot grizzly bears, and even kayak amidst the glaciers. Just pack a sense of adventure and a pair of bear bells to scare away the bears.
Colombia’s Lost City has us dreaming of being Indiana Jones? This ancient archaeological place is hidden deep in the jungle, accessible only by a challenging trek. You’ll feel like a modern-day explorer! The only issue is that you can’t tell your African relatives where you are because you’ll have to explain what you’re doing in the “bush”.
Namibia’s Namib Desert. You’ve heard of the Sahara, but have you met the Namib? This desert is the oldest on the planet and home to some of the most surreal landscapes you’ll ever see. After that, we want to pitch our tents in Mongolia’s Wide Open Spaces. Mongolia is where the sky meets the earth, and adventure knows no bounds. It is like an unending desert, but with a flat surface.
Lastly, we’re diving into the coral reefs of Palau, the Coral Kingdom, with our life jackets of course. Palau is a tiny island nation with a colossal underwater world. Snorkel or scuba dive amongst curious sharks, and pieces from World War II shipwrecks. It’s like swimming in a National Geographic documentary!
