by Athenians will not have the exclusive privilege of cursing the tourists who occupy the historic center and fill the University with double-decker tourist buses. They come with crazy intentions to eat bougatsa, bouyourdi and see the White Tower and Salouga (we are not LEX, call it Thessaloniki).
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, international tourism reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, with 235 million tourists traveling abroad in January, February and March. And experts are cautiously optimistic that the travel recovery will continue.
The top 23 destinations for 2023, according to CNN, are as follows:
Poland
So whether you fancy that palace in Warsaw, a city break like Krakow, Gdansk, Wrocław or Poznań or an escape to the forests, lakes and mountains of the countryside, now is your chance to do it. TO DO.
Western Australia
It spans a third of the entire Australian continent and from the vibrant and growing state capital of Perth to the deserts including the Great Victoria and the Great Sandy to the Margaret River wine region , the spectacular peaks of the Kimberley Rocks and the cute packed quokka animals. Rottnest Island.
liverpool
Just half an hour from Liverpool city center by train, Crosby Beach is the permanent home of sculptor Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’, where 100 cast iron figures overlook the sea. In June the town will celebrate 25 years of the Contemporary Biennial of Liverpool visual arts festival, since more than 30 international artists and collectives take over the spaces of the city until September.
Charleston
At the end of May and beginning of June, visitors can enjoy the famous Spoleto Festival with opera, theatre, dance, musical performances and artist talks.
Vilnius
The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vilnius makes the list thanks to its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, but is best known for its Baroque architecture.
Fiji
Sparkling blue waters, vast coral reefs and hundreds of peaceful islands.
Manaus
Capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas and gateway to the river.
Thessaloniki
POLAR.
Rwanda
EPIC.
Gothenburg
Voted the world’s most liveable destination for six consecutive years, Sweden’s second largest city is finally emerging from Stockholm’s shadow.
Ras Al Khaimah
Just 45 minutes from Dubai, it’s often called “the adventure emirate” and for good reason. Offering beaches, deserts and mountains, there are many outdoor attractions such as sandboarding, hiking, wakeboarding, skydiving, diving.
People
For a unique experience that makes a difference, head to Bokeo Province and join one of the Gibbon Experience night trips. Visitors spend the night in the tallest treehouses in the world.
Gruyeres
A doable day trip from Geneva, summer promises plenty of hiking opportunities, while winter allows for the nearby ski resort of Moléson-sur-Gruyères.
Minneapolis
Bogotá
Caribbean coastal destinations such as the Rosario Archipelago or the UNESCO-listed city of Cartagena are rightly high on most travel wish lists for Colombia, but the capital some Not very obscure in the country, Bogota, is also worth a detour.
Mustang Valley, Nepal
In addition to hiking, visitors to Mustang can explore ancient villages and Buddhist monasteries. Also not to be missed, the man-made Mustang caves sit above the Gandaki River and are filled with 2,000-year-old Buddhist carvings and paintings.
Tanzania
The East African country has an endless list of incredible attractions, with Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, the UNESCO-listed Serengeti National Park and the Zanzibar Archipelago , among the many attractions.
Cairo, Egypt
While the pyramids of Giza are the city’s tour de force, there is still more to see. Start with Islamic Cairo. This area has one of the largest collections of historic Islamic architecture in the world. While there, visit the Al-Azhar Mosque, which dates back to 970.
Naoshima, Japan
Yayoi Kusama has the distinction of being the best-selling living artist on the planet. She notably became a global icon for her giant polka dot pumpkin sculptures, one of which was reinstalled on the pier of Naoshima, one of Japan’s “art islands”, in 2022 after being swept away at sea. the previous year.
Belize
Lush rainforests, cave systems, winding rivers and rich Mayan archaeological sites beckon exploration.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Mexico is undoubtedly as rich in culinary heritage as in Mesoamerican archaeological treasures.
Ottawa
Music lovers should note two Ottawa Jazz Festivals The winter edition was held in February and the summer edition will run June 23-30.
Uganda
Uganda is a magnificent wildlife playground, with adventure opportunities such as hiking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or up to the craters of the Virunga Volcano Range or rafting along the Victoria Nile.
