Where Do You Want to Go?
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Africa
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Kenya
The Masai Mara, edgy Nairobi, ancient Mombassa and laid back Lamu make Kenya an African gem
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Malawi
Africa's largest and most pristine lake acts as the centerpiece for "The Jewel of the Continent"
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Morocco
A North African country with maze-like cities and pristine coastlines
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Mozambique
The continent's most stunning white sand beaches, Portuguese influenced food and culture and world-class diving
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South Africa
Friendly people, Africa's largest national park, the wild coast and countless wine regions
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Swaziland
An undiscovered part of Africa! Don't miss Milwane National Park
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Tanzania
Zanzibar, Serengeti, Stone Town, Mount Kilimanjaro... need we say more?
Southern Asia
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Brunei
Usually considered an expensive stopover on a Borneo overland trip, Brunei can't (and shouldn't) be missed
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Cambodia
Explore lost temples, play survivor on a white sand beach or stay up all night on pub street in Phnom Penh
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India
A new world completely. There is nowhere like India. This is backpacking for professionals.
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Indonesia
This country can be a challenge at times, but every bump in the road is worth it.
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Laos
Some say Laos is following Thailand's lead, but its uniqueness is still undeniable.
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Malaysia
An ultra-modern capital with rainforest and pristine beaches on it's doorstep. This Islamic country is a jewel.
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Myanmar
All we can say is get here fast. Things are changing in Myanmar, but it it still an untouched garden of eden for backpackers.
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Nepal
The Himalayas, Khatmandu and Pokara trisect this hiking and outdoor mecca.
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Philippines
The Philippines has stayed relatively off-track due to the necessity of flights.
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Singapore
A busy metropolis nation with some unique language (Singlish) and culture.
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South Korea
Most people think of Seoul, but there's more to this dynamic Asian destination.
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Sri Lanka
Spicy food, lovely beaches and unique culture, here you can get a taste of India without the extreme shock.
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Thailand
Our favourite country in Southeast Asia, Thailand truly has it all.
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Vietnam
Still just a war in the memory of too many, Vietnam is a fascinating place that few of us truly understand.
Central Asia
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Kazakhstan
Modern yet wild. Developed yet off-track. Kazakhstan has a contrast that defines the region.
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Kyrgyzstan
A highlight of Central Asia for almost any visitor. Easy, exotic and exceptionally beautiful.
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Tajikistan
The Pamir Highway is without a doubt the highlight of this mountainous hikers' paradise.
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Turkmenistan
A peculiar land run by one of the world's most oppressive regimes.
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Uzbekistan
A trifecta of ancient capitals unmatched anywhere else on Earth.
Northern Asia
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China
One of the most wild and exotic backpacking destinations on Earth.
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Hong Kong
A metropolis island that is so far from being China, it's hard to believe it's China.
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Japan
Ancient culture, unique customs, delicious food, natural beauty and buzzing cities — Japan has something for everyone.
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Mongolia
Nomadic and raw. The king of camping and trekking.
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Russia
As vast as it is cold, Russia is the untouched tundra that you expected... but better.
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South Korea
From the buzzing capital, to the green countryside, there's something for everyone.
Europe
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Albania
Rugged, wild and not so easy to travel around. Watch out for goats on the road!
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Armenia
The most modern capital you've never heard of and beautiful countryside.
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Bosnia & Herzegovena
A war torn country with so much to offer and so much to learn about.
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Bulgaria
Some of the friendliest people and cheapest prices in all of Europe.
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Croatia
If you're a Game of Thrones fan, this filmset fairytale land will be right up your alley.
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Cyprus
Best known for white sand beaches, this divided island has much more to offer than the coast.
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Czech Republic
This is a country filled with stunning nature, fairytale cities and a long history.
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Denmark
Fun, exciting and beautiful, Denmark is a place to be explored by car or by bicycle.
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Estonia
A place known by digital nomads, Estonia has plenty to offer even for those who don't work remotely.
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France
With incredible food, wine, and history, France is more than just the Eiffel Tower.
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Georgia
A buzzing, up-and-coming capital and a lovely countryside.
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Germany
The city of Berlin is all we've seen so far, but we were hooked after 10 days!
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Greece
History, food, beaches, volcanos and sunsets to die for.
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Hungary
Start at the buzzing capital of Budapest and explore this modernized post-soviet nation.
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Italy
Soak in the ambiance of a land which loves life, sex, and food in equal measure.
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Lithuania
This lesser-visited Baltic country has many hidden gems.
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Macedonia
World-class skiing in the winter and stunning Lake Ohrid any time of the year.
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Malta
So much history and culture packed into one friendly island.
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Montenegro
The Bay of Kotor is simply one of the most visually striking scenes in Europe.
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Portugal
From the colorful capital of Lisbon to the beaches of the Algarve, Portugal has it all.
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Spain
From the mountains to the old towns, the tapas houses to the wine bars, Spain is a feast for the senses.
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United Kingdom
Despite the often dreary weather, the UK is a lovely land of castles and rolling green hills.
Middle East
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Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza, the oasis town of Siwa and diving in Dahab. You won't want to leave.
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Iran
Incredibly hospitable and horribly underrated. Iran is a place that needs be experienced.
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Jordan
Petra is worth the trip alone, but there's also the Dead Sea and Wadi Mujib!
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Lebanon
Compact, easy to travel, beautiful architecture and still an undiscovered gem in the region.
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Turkey
Istanbul is possibly the most vibrant capital on Earth, while the far east is untouched.
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UAE
Dubai might be one of the most famous cities in the world, but there's more to UAE.
Central America & The Caribbean
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Barbados
White sand beaches & lovely sugar plantations. Friendly people & good food. What's not to love?
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Belize
Go slow on the islands of Caye Calker and Ambergris Caye.
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Costa Rica
The ultimate country for surfers, wildlife lovers, backpackers, expats and retirees.
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Cuba
Old American cars may wow visitors at first, but dive deep into Cuba and you will never want to leave.
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Grenada
The most beautiful island in the Caribbean, if not the world.
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Jamaica
While many end up at all-inclusive resorts, Jamaica is much better outside of resort walls.
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Guatemala
Volcanos, tribes and traditional dress. This is a fascinating country.
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Puerto Rico
We only stayed 3 days here as a stopover but we loved the latin vibe and friendly locals.
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St. Lucia
A paradise in the Caribbean with fun cities, a cruise port and stunningly lush mountains.
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St. Vincent & The Grenadines
A beautiful, tropical archipelago within ferry distance from Grenada.
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The Bahamas
Perfectly white, powdery sandbars, friendly locals, and swimming pigs, what else could you ask for?
North America
South America
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Argentina
A busy European-style capital contrasted by stunning mountain landscapes
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Colombia
Colombia is a mountainous country with some of the friendliest people in South America
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Chile
From the Atacama to Patagonia, Chile is as geographically diverse as it is slender.
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Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands, a bucket list destination, are just a jewel in the crown.
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Peru
Machu Picchu and the underrated food and capital of Lima give Peru a unique edge.
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Uruguay
Rarely talked about, little Uruguay offers beaches, cities & friendly locals