Did you know that there are 196 countries to visit in this world? So do not just limit yourself to visiting Disneyland for the nth time. Why don't you go out and explore what this planet has to offer? Lonely Planet has released its top ten countries to visit this year. If you are planning to go on a trip next year, then you might want to pick one of the countries listed here.
10. Fiji
It is an archipelago located in the South Pacific. It has different activities to offer that you might want to check out like diving, fad fly boarding which mean you get to ride a hoverboard above the water and fire walking. But for the latter you might want to remain as a spectator. Fiji is known as the soft coral capital of the world so if you're a diving fanatic, pack up your gear and head on over to Fiji.
9. Greenland
It is somewhere between Atlantic Ocean and Artic, Greenland is far enough for you to experience the old-school vacation because there are no cellphone signals up there. And the mode of transportation here are dog sleds and snowmobiles. You can also see the Aurora borealis. The Arctic Winter Games will also be held here on March 2016.
8. Uruguay
You can enjoy the cowboy culture here. There are fishing and surfing villages as well. But do not forget the legal marijuana.
7. Poland
This country managed to avoid the recession that the rest of Europe has experienced. Wroclaw is going to be the Capital Culture in 2016 and another big event coming up is the pope's visit. This is bound to be a big deal because 90% of the citizens are Catholic.
6. Australia
There are a lot of natural wonders to enjoy in this country like the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmanian Wilderness and Kakadu National Park. It also has a rich culture. Once you are done exploring its natural wonders, you can head on to the city and unwind.
5. Latvia
The pine forests of this country has many ruined manor houses and capitals. Riga which is the capital city also offers the biggest number of Art Nouveau in one place. The old KGB Headquarters has also been turned into a museum.
4. Palau
It is an archipelago consisting of 250 islands located in the Pacific Ocean. But of the many islands it has, only eight are inhabited. If you happen to be an underwater lover, then this place is perfect for you. It also has a lot of wreckage from the Second World War that is scattered all over the islands. Another wonder of this place is the Jellyfish Lake which was millions of jellyfish traveling across the lake.
3. USA
Next year National Parks Service will be turning one hundred so they will have many volunteer events that aim to involve citizens. The USA also has many different landscapes to offer to suit your taste. And 2016 is also Presidential election time.
2. Japan
Tokyo which happens to be Japan's urban center, is now busy preparing for the 2020 Olympics. Japan is a combination of the ancient and modern world. It also has a variety of landscapes to offer.
1. Botswana
It does not matter if you have a high or low budget, Botswana is a wonderful place to be. It has two seasons that you can enjoy, the dry season and the wet season. 2016 means 50 years of Independence for this low profile country. But the low profile that it has might not stay for long because direct international flights to the country will be offered next year.