Brace yourself for some adventure and travel to some of the most unusual corners of the world in 2020. Although it may sound tempting to visit some of the world’s major tourist attraction, it can also be exhausting having to walk around crowded streets and monuments or trying to capture that Instagrammable moment with hundreds of people in the background. Nonetheless, there are spectacular cities waiting to be explored in some of the most extravagant destinations discovered to date. So, what are you waiting for?
LIBERIA
Few know its exact location, but this African country is found on the West African coast bordered by Ivory Coast and Guinea. Travellers who immerse themselves in this adventure will be surprised by its natural wealth and spectacular fauna that surrounds them night and day. Hippos, elephants, chimpanzees and many other animals roam freely in the Apo National Parks and Gola Forest. And, if you’re more surf than turf, you could catch some waves on the golden beaches in Robertsport.
XI’AN
Xi’an is the starting point of the world’s most mythical network of trade routes in the world, the famous Silk Road, which connected the East and West and was once central to the economy in these countries and regions. Goods, news and influences travelled back and forth on Silk Road for centuries, making it one of the most mysterious journeys you could ever imagine. Cities like Xi’an and countries like Egypt and Russia are just a small part of this route that will transport you to another era and culture. Enjoy the start of this route, declared a World Heritage Site, in all its splendour.
AITUTAKI
Aitutaki is one of the Cook Islands and the secret islands of Polynesia. It’s what is commonly referred to as an atoll, a chain of islands formed of coral. This is the ideal spot to switch off, chill out and relax. Until now it has been spared by mass tourism as only one airline in the world flies here. The AitutakiEscape Hotel offers beachfront villas with all kinds of top-quality luxuries that turn paradise into a reality. Turquoise waters, deep blue skies and tall palm trees surround the entire island, which is surprising for its enormous coral reef, which creates a spectacular contrast of colours.
MAURITANIA
Situated in Northwest Africa, this country is famous for its deserts and the Banc d’Arguin National Park, a World Heritage Site – a major breeding site for migratory birds between Europe and the south of the continent. The almost uninhabited, medieval trading centre of Chinguetti is one of the most impressive places to visit with its labyrinthine lanes in the old town bordering a vast stretch of sand dunes. The jewel of the country, the Adrar, boasts all the magic of the Sahara with its saffron dunes and star-studded sky. A sample of the desert surrounding the country composed of cities, sculptures and oases covered with palm trees.
