it's time to leave the beaten path and
have an adventure that's truly your own
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counting down our picks for the top ten
under-the-radar trips of 2020 are you a
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this list we're looking at uniquely
compelling destinations that receive
relatively fewer destinations than they
should
Uruguay when people think of traveling
South America Brazil Argentina Chile and
Colombia are the ones that most likely
come to mind
Uruguay not so much in this 68,000 and
37 square mile nation populated by
approximately three and a half million
people the pace is notably relaxed both
in urban areas in the countryside from
Colonia del Sacramento historic quarter
a unesco world heritage site to the
country's beautiful and uncrowded
beaches there's much to appreciate about
Uruguay 'inna files will absolutely fall
in love with the country's similarly
under the radar wine country where
tannic grapes reign supreme of course if
you're looking for something a little
more exciting the annual carnival won't
disappointment and the large waves of
untarnished wilderness provide ample
opportunity for trekking though few
people know it Uruguay is a major beef
exporter and you better believe they
know how to cook it too the asado is to
die and dine for Newfoundland Canada
arguably Canada's most overlooked
province Newfoundland and Labrador has
so much to offer and while the island of
Newfoundland might not have the exotic
appeal that some of the other entries on
today's list have we strongly urge you
to give it a go
after all over the last decade Iceland
became the it destination because of its
rugged natural splendor and though by no
means an identical landscape you Finland
boasts similarly rustic natural beauty
that is sure to take your breath away
they even have a few odd the islands
rocky shoreline is characterized by
dramatic cliffs and dotted with towering
monoliths but it also has so much more
to offer
Newfoundland boasts a rich history and
culture a traditional music folktales
and seafood depending on the time of
year you can also see the Northern
Lights or spots various species of
whales Pakistan this South Asian country
is the sixth most populated in the world
but since the vast majority of people
live in the nation's cities there's
still ample room for exploration and
adventure Pakistan is often bypassed due
to legitimate human rights concerns and
ongoing conflicts but in reality much of
the country is open to visitors though
this nation is often painted in broad
brushstrokes in the West it's also an
incredibly diverse country both in terms
of cultures and landscapes and tourists
are really beginning to take notice in
2018 CNN dubbed Pakistan adventure
travels best-kept secret with its
soaring mountains lush green spaces
captivating deserts dense forests
vibrant cities and historic sights
Pakistan defies expectations semuc
champey national park guatemala
guatemala as a nation does fairly well
for itself in terms of tourism it's
actually one of the main driving forces
of the country's economy with over two
million people visiting every year Mayan
ruins colonial architecture religious
sites and beaches are some of the
primary draws but Guatemala is also
incredibly rich in terms of natural
beauty and wildlife and now only a
fraction of visitors put it on their
itinerary semuc champey National Park is
easily one of the country's greatest
treasures semuc champey means where the
river hides under the stones and the
park takes its name from its starring
attraction this among champagne national
monument a massive natural limestone
bridge covering the Caban River the site
is staggeringly beautiful with gorgeous
turquoise pools of water the park isn't
easy to reach but it's well worth the
effort
Armenia this nation is at a bit of a
crossroads in terms of both geography
and identity on one hand it's very much
steeped in history and feels largely
unaffected by outside influence
that being said as people increasingly
seek out authentic travel experiences
the tourism industry is beginning to
pick up which makes now the perfect time
to visit before tourist centric
infrastructure colors the landscape and
culture because right now pretty much
everything you'll experience in Armenia
is authentic from the food and the
accommodations to the exceedingly
friendly locals there's even an Armenian
saying that translates to a guest is a
gift from God the cuisine of the
Caucasus region is quite distinct the
Armenian countryside is staggeringly
beautiful and the country is rich in
historic sights what more could you want
Sri Lanka Southeast Asia is an area of
the world that is by no means lacking
for international visitors in fact some
of the most popular destinations like
Indonesia and Thailand are struggling
with issues of over tourism but the
nation formerly known as salon is in
South Asia and is a wondrous destination
despite terrible terrorist attacks it
suffered in 2019 from historic temples
to amazing food affordable Sri Lanka has
it all try a khutuwati
tea lovers in particular are sure to be
blown away by the seemingly endless tea
plantations while the countryside offers
ample opportunity for hiking if you're
the sort of traveler who prefers to take
advantage of the tropical climate by
surfing getting a tan or frolicking in
the waves awesome beach towns like
Marisa una hua tuna and bento de up
bursting with appeal mongolia survey a
hundred people and ask them for the top
ten places on their bucket list
chances are incredibly low that Mongolia
is going to come up the 2020 is the year
to change that even with Asia's
coronavirus concerns but travelers
increasingly looking for authenticity
when planning a trip mongolia is likely
to see an increase in the number of
international visitors it receives among
this rugged land of adventure
the locals continue to practice age-old
traditions and are fiercely proud of
their culture which they're only too
happy to share a trip to Mongolia
usually involves a crash course in a
nomadic way of life complete with a stay
in a traditional yurt
and observing local competitions and
games for anyone looking to reconnect
with nature and escape civilization with
the option of returning to a bustling
city or lambatos should you choose
Mongolia is the perfect destination
promising an utterly unique travel
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