My personal top 10 places to visit and why – in no particular order.
1. Grindelwald, Switzerland
Picture perfect alpine village
Great for: hiking, amazing views and all kinds of outdoor activities (paragliding, zipline, biking, etc).
2. Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
There’s no place on earth where you will get so close to animals like sea lions, gian sea turtles, penguins, sharks, iguanas, flamingos etc. in their natural environment.
Great for: wildlife, marine life, snorkelling, diving, unspoiled nature, island life
3. Valencia, Spain
With both a beautiful old town and an amazing beach, Valencia is a MUST for citytrippers
Great for: culture, architecture, food, beach, parks
4. Berlin, Germany
The most interesting city in Europe
Great for: history, alternative scene, music, food, unique places
5. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
“the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity” (National Geographic) & one of the few remaining primary forests.
Great for: wildlife, unspoiled nature, beach, tropical rainforest, coconuts!
6. Vilcabamba, Ecuador
“The valley of eternal spring”- you MUST stay at “Hostería Izhcayluma”
Great for: relaxing (swimming pool, massages at the hostel), horse back riding, hiking, cloud forest, waterfalls, perfect weather
7. Rosenlauital, Switzerland
Nature at its best – forests, meadows and an impressive glacier canyon make Rosenlauital a romantic place to visit in the Swiss Alps
Great for: hiking, visiting the glacier canyon, boutique hotel, stunning nature, waterfalls, rivers, forests, meadows
8. Sevilla, Spain
All the best Spain has to offer in 1 city
Great for: food, drinks, culture, architecture, flamenco, musea, getting lost in the narrow streets, the good spanish life
9. Remedios, Cuba
A small town in Cuba where there is absolutely nothing do, except for living.
Great for: getting to know the local life, music, culture
10. Montreux, Switzerland
The picture speaks for itself.
Great for: mountain views, flowers, jazz, food, castle, lake, small town life