Category: travel

Where to Travel in 2025: 8 Destinations for Curious and Passionate Travelers

Curated by me, written by ChatGPT.

If you’re already dreaming of your next adventure, 2025 offers a rich tapestry of destinations that blend cultural depth, natural beauty, and emerging travel trends. For travelers who value authenticity and discovery, these eight places should be high on your list.

Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina tops National Geographic’s list thanks to its mix of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern influences. It’s a city for history buffs, food lovers, and outdoor adventurers alike.

The Red Sea Project and Amaala in Saudi Arabia are redefining luxury and wellness travel. These futuristic coastal resorts offer pristine beaches, coral reefs, and world-class spa experiences—ideal for travelers seeking relaxation and innovation.

Nature enthusiasts will find bliss in Sweden’s Stockholm Archipelago, a newly opened 270km trail spanning serene islands and waterscapes—perfect for hikers and kayakers.

Bhutan, long a favorite among mindful travelers, continues to charm with its Himalayan views, spiritual depth, and commitment to sustainability.

For timeless experiences, Italy and Greece never fail. In 2025, islands like Sardinia and Crete are favored for their unspoiled beaches, Mediterranean cuisine, and centuries-old ruins.

Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam and Laos, is beloved for its value, vibrant street life, and emerging luxury offerings.

Rounding out the list: Brittany, France, for its wild coastlines and Celtic heritage, and Franschhoek, South Africa, a wine-lover’s paradise set against stunning mountain backdrops.

Whether you crave culture, cuisine, or calm, these 2025 destinations are ready to inspire your next journey.

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Jan 6 2026

 “Paris is always a good idea.” Audrey Hepburn

“Traveling, it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” Ibn Battuta

Photo by Ono Kosuk

This weekend, my thoughts began to wander to destinations unseen. It happens every year, multiple times a year to me. I get restless when “there is nothing on the calendar” and then want to begin planning a trip. There is little else that inspires the deep research done to perfect the one week a year my family spends as a foursome.

Unfortunately, no plans can be made until new employment is solidified – working on that and hope this week proves fruitful with new role applications and networking outreach. That shared, I still am wondering what kind of summer family trip we can pull off. Could we get to a national park? Or maybe a local trip to explore an area of our own state we’ve not seen. Last year, was Paris. Two years ago, we visited family in CO. then journeyed to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. It was overwhelming to see and understand such beautiful places exist in the world, and I am grateful to have seen, hiked and visited these places.

Vail Colorado 2023 – photo is mine.

Hiking the Grand Tetons 2023 – photo is mine.

Yellowstone 2023 – photo is mine.

Horseback riding in Yellowstone 2023 – photo is mine.

Last year’s trip almost didn’t happen thanks to job loss #1 but I landed somewhere and got going on the work. This also meant I got going on planning the ultimate family vacation to Paris, visiting the usual and some unusual spots while enjoying apartment life in one of the Parisian arrondissements. I can go on and on about these trips. Our adventures have taken us on a roadtrip from California’s LA to San Francisco on Pacific Highway 1 and the southern coast of Iceland. We’ve hopped around London and sunned in Greece…Work has taken me to Cannes, Vevey, and Geneva.

Me and the Eiffel Tower 2024 – photo is mine.

A small corner of Versailles 2024 – photo is mine.

GRATEFUL: So very grateful for the ability to see these places with my favorite people. Travel changes you: you bring your exploration home with you, becoming part of your DNA. While the calendar may be bare on Jan 6… I am optimistic for a summer adventure: local or afar. Time will tell. In the meantime…

What are your travel plans this year?