Curating your travel list for 2023? In many parts of the world, the pandemic is officially over or at least not as life-threatening as it was before, places are opening up and people are travelling or at least getting ready again. More than ever before I can imagine that a lot of people will want to take advantage of the new lease on life that we have been provided and either want to travel the world a lot this year or japa.
There are a lot of people that due to the pandemic had to postpone plans of travelling whether to go and get an education, relocate out of the country, or even just travel the world on vacation and come back to their home country. If this is you, if you’ve been wondering where to go to or some of the places that you can visit and have an amazing time, experience different cultures, experience great cuisines, and just generally have a good time, you should know that you are in the right place.
Places That Should Be On Your Travel List
EgyptÂ
There is so much splendour to take in with Egypt. Egypt is such a historical place from before Christ and after Christ and it has not stopped being a historical place to visit. Now that places are starting to open up Egypt is one place to definitely go to he has a lot of attractions from both the fun aspect, the cultural aspects, and the delicious cuisine.
If you visit Egypt, you can visit the Great Pyramid of Giza which is also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops. The Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex that is bordering present-day Gisa and Egypt. Did you also know that the Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world and actually the only one to remain still largely untouched and still intact? In Egypt, you can also visit the Ras Muhammad National Park.
The park is one of the most famous sites in Egypt and lots of people go there to dive as the park is located between the rich coral reefs of the Red Sea and the Inland Desert of the Sinai. Some of the activities that you can get up to also include the Nile cruise, and the tour of the bazaar from Cairo. Egypt should be on your travel list.
Nepal
One of the places that should be on your travel list should be Nepal. There are about 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Some of them are; The Birthplace of Lord Buddha which is Lumbini and is known for the Maya Devi temple, Maya Devi Pond and Bodhi Tree, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu, Changu Narayan, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, and Patan Durbar Square, Patan,Â
If you enjoy hiking and trekking then Nepal is also perfect for you as people usually take a walk to The base of Everest. You get to enjoy the spellbinding view of some of the world’s most beautiful and tallest mountains. The walk can take you from 5 to 6 days and you get to enjoy the beautiful sights along the way. Other activities that you can enjoy in Nepal are rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter sightseeing tours, and paragliding.
Cuba
Cuba is rich in culture and not just rich culture but the culture is generally untouched. It feels like travelling back in time, like entering the time portal and going back in time. In Cuba, you can still see things like American vintage cars from the 1950s and this culture just makes it so much more beautiful to enjoy, If you love the beach like me then you should know that there are endless beaches for you to experience in Cuba, is well known for its turquoise waters and diamond dust beaches and you can actually also enjoy scuba diving and if you just want to relax and some bathe then you can also do that. If you enjoy history and culture then Cuba should be on your travel list for sure.
It has got welcoming people, and the locals are friendly and open to strangers. You also get to enjoy spellbinding natural landscapes and if you’re a bird watcher or an animal lover, you will also experience this in Cuba with a side of nightlife and vibrant music scene for those who like to enjoy and have fun in the night.
Istanbul, Turkey
Because of the end of the pandemic, Turkey actually recorded its second-highest tourism revenue in the cold October despite the fact that it is usually a summer vacation spot, hotels were filled up and the city was buzzing. You can enjoy delicious Turkish dishes, Its rich history and culture, magnificent structures, stunning scenery and a plethora of beautiful landscapes. While you’re in Turkey, you can visit the beautiful museum which is actually one of the most visited museums in the world. It should also be on your travel list because it is also one of the countries you can visit with a budget of a $1000. Learn more here.
You can also enjoy its Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, which has many market streets and indoor souks. If you are the type that enjoys going shopping in new places, then you will definitely enjoy the Grand Bazaar. You can also visit the city where two continents meet, and visit the Blue Mosque which is called the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
Cotonou, Benin Republic
There has been a frequent opinion going about on social media, Twitter especially that Cotonou is one of the most slept-on places to travel to. There is so much to see and do in Cotonou, the lush tropical scenery, beach resort, delicious spicy foods, and its vibrant and bold environment. In Cotonou, you can enjoy the beautiful Dantokpa market where you come buy beautiful leather goods, clothes and toys and also go to the Zinsou Foundation and Artisanal Centre, The Ganvie Lake village, The Temple of pythons, the Slave Route and the Door Of No Return, Vodun, Ouidah and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
So which of these countries will you be visiting and 2023, leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.