The New Year is just around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about 2015. Rather then going back some old favourites, I thought it would be good to start exploring some new trending destinations that are up and coming on the travellers map. There is always something so exciting about going to destinations that haven’t yet become the “trendy” destinations. I’m already starting to look at Thomas Cook Flights to book tickets for my wishlist for 2015.
Myanmar
Myanmar or Burma only opened its borders up to tourists a few years after shutting it out for over 49 years. However this destination isn’t going to stay quiet for long, in fact it’s already getting quite popular amongst the backpacking crowd. Of course the must see in Myanmar is the ancient city of Bagan, where I definitely plan on taking the hot air balloon for the best views. I’ve heard so many great reviews from fellow travellers about this country, so can’t wait to see what it has on offer.
Belgrade, Serbia
Tourism is still relatively slow in Serbia, but it’s such a great place to visit in Europe to get off the beaten path. I’ve been told Belgrade is a beautiful city with a tonne of charm. It also doesn’t come with the huge expensive price tag that a lot of other European cities come with.
Oman
The Middle East has a pretty bad wrap when it comes to travel due to safety. However I’ve always wanted to explore there more. I’ve heard Oman is the best place if you want to experience true Middle Eastern culture and traditions, and is be in the safest place to do so. It’s a great place to add on as a side trip if you are visiting the bigger more modern cities of Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Central Asia
Central Asia has been on my list for ages, to get a true backpacking experience. It’s still so untapped on the tourist route making it very desirable for those of us who suffer from severe wanderlust. It offers beautiful landscapes, friendly locals and a very unique cultural experience. I plan on adding all the Stan’s to my list of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. I’ve been told as it can be a little harder to travel through these countries as they don’t have the developed tourist infrastructure yet, but that’s what I find so exciting about it. I definitely plan on staying in some Yuks and travelling by horseback whilst I’m there.
Do you have your holiday wishlist for next year? Let me know in the comments below.
