Australia
Offering a kaleidoscope of experiences, Australia will have you dive into native traditions one moment and saunter through swanky urban treasures the next. Explore marine wonders at the Great Barrier Reef, tour the exotic wineries of Tasmania and score one-of-a-kind wildlife encounters around Brisbane. Else, soak in ancient tales at the 20,000-year-old rock formations at Kakadu National Park or cycle through the captivating laneways of Melbourne. Australia promises to be a wholesome destination for one and all.
Best Time to Visit: September to November and March to May
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Azerbaijan
A day in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku offers a plethora of activities for the traveller in you. While the tropical winds from the Caspian Sea will soothe you, the stellar edifices and the old city of Baku will keep you hooked. Do take the time to walk through green orchards that sit against the backdrop of Caucasus Mountains, and don’t forget to explore the Semi Desert area dotted with mud volcanoes. If culture is your drug, it couldn’t get better than waltzing at the Baku Jazz Festival and digging into Pomegranate cuisine at the Goychay Pomegranate Festival.
Best Time to Visit: April to June and September to October
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Croatia
A day in Croatia can land you by the emerald waters wafting the white sandy shoreline, balmy breeze in your hair and time turning into quicksand. Blessed with an island-freckled seashore, coastal Croatia is a paradise for a lazy you! Take a walk around the ruins of Dubrovnik that glistens across the Adriatic Sea, dig into a delectable meal at Michelin star restaurants that serve an array of delicacies or tap your feet to the Kajkavian song festival and celebrate Vinkovci autumn, Slavonian style. Croatia is culture and colour, all packed in one.
Best Time to Visit: April to September
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Armenia
Armenia offers a kaleidoscope of experiences to colour your soul! Marvel at Pagan Temple’s spellbinding architecture, or have a local woman unravel your future from a stained Armenian coffee mug. If not that, savour local delicacies with exotic fruit-flavoured wine, and explore Yerevan’s vibrant cityscape that glitters at night. Don’t forget to satiate your love for finer things at the Vernissage Art Market, and pamper the nature buff in you with majestic views of Lake Sevan and the lush Debed Canyon. Step into this fascinating country, and let its wonders slowly grow on you.
Best Time to Visit: Late May to early June or Late September to early October
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Japan
Japan is a place where time stops to catch the whirling pink cherry blossoms—a place where you can meditate with the lamas and sleep on tatami mats at a ryokan, and the same time, lose yourself to the glitz of futuristic cities. Go marvel at the mighty Mt. Fuji or pick a hiking trail through wildflower fields to visit ancient shrines. A tour of the Imperial Palace or the Ostentatious Temple City in Nara will fascinate you no end. A glass of sake and the taste of delicate sushi on your tongue will be the perfect way to round off your day.
Best Time to Visit: March to May and September to November
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Portugal
Portugal greets you with golden beaches and edifices that tell tales of a glorious past. Walk through sands of time at Celtic Citania de Briteirosa, admire a crimson sunset at Cabo De Sao Vicente in Algrave, or breathe in the salty sea breeze at Matosinhos Beach. A visit to Madeira Botanical Garden with delight the nature-lover in you. Come night, groove to the nightlong revelries at Bairro Alto, or soak up Portuguese culture at the Santo Antonio Festival. Stripping it down to its very DNA, Portugal is nothing but charm galore.
Best Time to Visit: March to June and Mid-September to late November
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South Africa
A country of many hues, South Africa will enthrall you with its wealth of wildlife and adventure offerings. Spot the Big 5 at Kgalagadi and Kruger national parks, climb the rocky Cederberg and let your spirits soar with a bungee jump from the Bloukrans Bridge. A hike across the Table Mountain or the lush Fynbos will further thrill the nature-lover in you. However, if luxurious leisure is what you’re seeking, head over to the wineyards of Stellenbosch and the nightclubs of Cape Town. South Africa is a destination that will leave you thoroughly satiated!
Best Time to Visit: April to October
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Kazakhstan
An oil-rich country that hides wondrous surprises, Kazakhstan is a delight for the offbeat traveller. Get enthralled by the whispering dunes at the Altyn Emel National Park, and unleash your adventurous side at the Charyn Canyon, with a canoeing expedition down the Charyn River. If city life charms you more, walk around the modern edifices of Almaty, and enjoy a tête-à-tête with nature at the emerald-hued Lake Kaindy, surrounded by lush greenery. Are you ready to douse in the beauty of all that is Kazakhstan?
Best Time to Visit: July to August
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Ireland
Ireland’s landscape offers beautiful experiences lapped in nature, history and culture. Let the past come alive at the elegant Rock of Cashel and the Blarney Castle. Dive into the surreal beauty of nature at the Killarney National Park, and witness the stunning rock formations at Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim. While an encounter with the winter solstice at Newgrange will leave you spellbound, culture will win your heart as you dance to traditional music at an Irish pub or attend the Dublin Theatre. Ireland you see, is full of sweet surprises!
Best Time to Visit: March to May and September to November
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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is home to the many sites of the Silk Road. When here, admire the beautiful architecture of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque or explore the ornamental public square of Registan in Samarkand. Revel in the bustling vibe of Tashkent as you amble through the Chorsu Bazaar and to miss the beautiful skyline from the Tashkent Tower would be a sin! Hike through the green patches of Nuratau Mountains to spoil the nature lover in you and if food stirs your soul, don’t forget to savour the Fried Lagman noodles along with Manti (dumplings) to cap the day!
Best Time to Visit: April to May and September to early November
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Uzbekistan: A Quick and Handy Travel Guide
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