I LOVE READING LONELY PLANET’S yearly top travel destination lists.
I certainly don’t always agree, but there is not one country in the world that I am not interested in visiting. And there are probably only two places that I won’t be able to visit because of religious or logistical reasons: Mecca and space. I think that everywhere else, if I get the chance, will be incredible.
But reading those lists is an experience that opens my eyes to countries I may have overlooked or reminded me of places I have been to and come to love.
In light of some big changes about to happen in my current living situation, I figured it was the perfect time to consider my own top 5 in travel for 2014. I probably won’t make it to all of these places this year, but I’m ambitious, so why not dream big? (Note: These are in no particular order)
1. Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic. Photo: marcia furman.
2. Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands. Photo: Stefan Krasowski
3. Angola
Angola. Photo: Oscar Megía.
4. Northern Queensland, Australia
Cairns, Australia. Photo: John (Sheba_Also)
5. Bangladesh
Bangladesh. Photo: WorldFish
Where are you dreaming of travelling to this year?
– AB
The Backpacker Collective 