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How do I sum up 2024 in travel? Busy. Maybe a bit too busy. Four new countries visited (Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Panama), lots of exploration in much-loved countries, and some incredibly fun road trips close to home.
This was also the year that I did a year of new Czech exploration — visiting a new destination each month of the year. From Liberec in the mountains to Valtice in South Moravia, I got to know my adopted country SO much better this year!
But as always, some destinations are better than others. Let’s take a look at the best of the best.
So what made the list of my favorite new destinations of 2024?
In 2012, I chose places like Iceland, Montenegro, and South Africa.
In 2013, I chose places like Japan, Berlin, and the Scottish Highlands.
In 2014, I chose places like Sri Lanka, New Orleans, and Skellig Michael, Ireland.
In 2015, I chose places like Nicaragua, Albania, and Chicago.
In 2016, I chose places like Puerto Rico, Alsace, and Western Australia.
In 2017, I chose places like Ukraine, the Florida Keys, and St. Petersburg, Russia.
In 2018, I chose places like Antarctica, Hokkaido, and St. Croix.
In 2019, I chose places like Newfoundland, Georgia, and Lake Orta, Italy.
In 2020, I chose places like Mexico City; Viñales, Cuba; and Vis, Croatia.
In 2021, I chose places like the Aeolian Islands, the Berkshires, and Valle d’Aosta, Italy.
In 2022, I chose places like Naples, Martha’s Vineyard, and Guanajuato, Mexico.
In 2023, I chose places like Ischia, Patagonia, and Perast, Montenegro.
As usual, I am only including destinations that I visited for the first time in 2024 — so that excludes destinations that I’ve visited before, including Florence, Paris, and Korčula. One exception: the Second Time Around award.
Bhutan
There is no place in the world quite like Bhutan — of COURSE I had to put it at the top of my list! I’ve been so curious about this tiny Himalayan country sandwiched in between India and Tibet, which kept itself isolated from the world for so long. It’s like going back in time in so many ways.
I love how sustainability-minded Bhutan is, prioritizing the health of the country and the happiness of its citizens before…
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