A slew of recent locations come really helpful for travellers subsequent yr from Tajikistan to Namibia plus final get together playground Belgrade, by the Lonely Planet journey information.
Concepts embrace Spain’s “fun-loving metropolis of Cádiz” and the Italian island Sardinia which has “way more to supply than simply breathtaking seashores.” There’s additionally Bristol, a “world of road artwork,” among the many greatest locations and experiences proposed for the yr forward.
European cities
“Discover the legendary nightlife” of Belgrade is the recommendation for travellers subsequent yr, with the Serbian capital nudging apart cities akin to Berlin, famed previously for its get together scene.
“Low cost drinks, an uncomplicated environment and locals who’re obsessed with nightlife make Belgrade the final word nightlife playground in Europe,” the information says. “Few cities can match Belgrade’s night-time vitality.”
Additionally in Europe, try the Dutch metropolis of Utrecht, a quick prepare journey from Amsterdam.
The town has lots to supply: a medieval previous city with canals, gabled homes like one thing out of a Vermeer portray and an abundance of bookshops, eating places and museums.
Ideas for foodies
For foodies, experiences embrace a cultural meals tour in Previous Dubai.
There’s additionally the choice of Melbourne’s thrilling gastronomic scene or a culinary tour in Kerala in southern India.
Rivers, hikes, tenting
Additional choices embrace climbing and wild tenting in Tajikistan, monitoring desert elephants in Namibia, and a river cruise on the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Or think about the Japanese quarter of Liberdade within the Brazilian megacity of São Paulo.
And there is Mexico Metropolis, a mosaic of pre-colonial traditions, fairytale murals and delicacies on each nook.
These suggestions weren’t given in a specific order, says Lonely Planet, noting not rating prime cities, areas and nations is an indication of the occasions.
Immediately’s journey tradition says which means and encounters are extra essential than rankings – all locations are given equal standing, the information says.
Graffiti that has appeared on a wall in Vale Road, Bristol, which may very well be the most recent paintings from road artist Banksy, although the elusive road artist is but to substantiate whether or not he painted the mural. Claire Hayhurst/PA Wire/dpa
Streets of Bristol are famed for his or her road artwork, making the town amongst these really helpful to travellers in 2026. Claire Hayhurst/PA Wire/dpa
A café on the nook of Despota Stefana and Cetinjska within the metropolis heart. Atmospheric cafés like this one are presently bobbing up throughout Belgrade. Gregor Mayer/dpa
