Have you ever sat down feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life? Have you ever felt that you desperately needed a break from reality but the weekend is not sufficient enough? If you answered yes to both of these questions then perhaps you are in need of a vacation, perhaps your soul needs to explore and have an enriching experience. Travelling is one of the greatest pleasures of life and the world has blessed us with an abundance of places to visit. If you feel the desire to hop on a plane and go somewhere, here is a list of a few destinations that are the best places to visit:
Greece
First up we have popular Southern European country Greece. Besides the capital city Athens, you should be sure to visit the following popular cities:
- Santorini
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Crete
The most popular city in Greece to visit in beautiful Santorini. To get to Santorini you will need to take a ferry from Piraeus. You can also explore other beautiful routes via a sailing tour around the Caldera. If you are looking for a ferry service to use when in Greece, you can check out the let’s ferry blog, as they always have great suggestions as to where to visit and which ferry to take. There are so many wonderful things to do in Greece including sightseeing, visiting the beautiful beaches, trying local cuisine at the restaurants and wine tasting in Santorini. You have to make sure that when you are in Greece you visit the following famous places:
- Acropolis of Athens
- Parthenon
- Meteora
- Delos
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Ancient theatre of Asklepieiom at Epidaurus
Greece has a beautiful, rich history and culture which makes it a beautiful place to visit that will definitely enrich you.
Sri Lanka
Another popular location is Sri Lanka in Southern Asia. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. The top 5 cities to visit in Sri Lanka are:
- Galle
- Colombo
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
Once you are in Sri Lanka you can do one of many things including tours, garden visits, national park wildlife safaris and bird watching, to name a few. You can also visit famous places such as the Sri Lanka air force museum in Colombo or Delft Island in Jaffna.
Tropical climate, breath-taking beaches and delicious food is all the reason to visit Sri Lanka.
Tahiti
Tahiti and the Islands of Tahiti are located in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. The climate in Tahiti is tropical so it tends to be hot and humid which will put the beaches in good use. The best cities in Tahiti include:
- Phinaena
- Papeete
- Lotissement Baldwin
- Faaurumai
- Atiue
- Papenos
- Teiriiri
- Papeto’ai
To stay busy in Tahiti you can visit Fautaua waterfall, spend the day at Papenoo beach, go on an island tour, go quad biking in Moorea or go snorkelng and sailing.
Ultimately, Sri Lanka s an ideal place to visit because it has beautiful nature, fun adventurous activities and delicious food to enjoy.
Kangaroo Island
Off the south coast of Australia, you will find Kangaroo Islands. With a Mediterranean climate, the Island is warm to hot and dry. The main towns in Kagaroo Island are:
- Kingscote
- Penneshaw
- Parndana
- American River
There are many tourist attractions on Kangaroo Island that you have to see including:
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Seal bay conservation park tour
- Vivonne bay
- Kangaroo Island wildlife park
- Hanson bay wildlife sanctuary
This island is one of the world’s best nature based destinations with stunning beaches making it one of the best places to visit.
Cambodia
South East Asia is home to the last destination, Cambodia. This country has 2 seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures making it a great holiday destination. The best cities to visit in Cambodia include:
- Phnom Penh
- Siem Reap
- Sihanoukville
- Battambang
- Kratie
- Kampot
- Banlung
The best things to do when visiting Cambodia include the following:
- Visit Angkor Archaeological park
- Discover Cambodia’s countryside
- Visit a deserted beach
- Trek through the jungle
- Sample street food
- Sail along Mekong
- Drink beer with locals
- Eat insects (if you can stomach it)
Cambodia is definitely the place to be from its incredible culture and history to the amazing nature. It is a beautiful and relaxing island that is a must visit country.
Now that you have a few ideas about where you can travel, book a ticket and happy traveling!