welcome to mojo travels and today we'll be counting down our picks for the top 10
cities to visit in 2022 for this list we're looking at all the cities you should see
in the upcoming year according to lonely planet's expert guide
let us know in the comments which destinations you'll be adding to your bucket list
number 10 jungju south korea seoul might be a glimpse into society's high-tech future
but jun ju is a journey into southeast asia's past for a thousand years it was the capital of much of
the region now known as korea and is thus of major historical importance a relatively small city with
a population of only a quarter of a million it's a relaxing place to spend a vacation and you'll
definitely want to dedicate at least an entire day to jungju national museum a big reason jungju is a
growing destination at the moment is the addition of a new high-speed bullet train between it and
the capital which means seoul's many tourists and residents are able to get there with more
ease than ever before see the cherry blossoms and try many of the local specialties like junju bread
full of red bean paste number nine florence italy in the heart of tuscany one of italy's
most celebrated regions you'll find florence a cultural hub that has been a major european city
for hundreds of years it was the center of the renaissance and as such you can expect
to find many many stunning works of art and much distinctive florentine architecture one of your
first stops in florence should absolutely be the academia gallery which is where you'll be able to
see michelangelo's david in all its glory it's the world's most famous statue for a reason after all
you can also take a walk to the top of jotto's campanile part of the florence cathedral to get
a true bird's eye view of the stunning buildings friends is known for few places boast as much
culture and history number eight merida mexico near the northern coast of the yucatan peninsula
merida is the region's biggest city it's slowly becoming a dream destination for mexico's many
tourists and is larger than nearby cancun boasting an appealing climate and centuries-old colonial
architecture merida has something for everyone being in yucatan it's also very close to maya
ruins in fact the entire city was initially built on a maya ruined by the spanish invaders
if you're interested in mayan culture you'll want to go to the grand musio del mondo maya
it's also only a short drive from uxmal the site of some of the best preserved maya pyramids
but in between all of this learning you'll be able to enjoy some traditional yucatan food
in masado 60 an enormous food hall with dozens of local restaurants and eateries number seven
dublin island the capital city of dublin has long been a popular destination thanks to huge numbers
of people of irish descent living elsewhere in the world looking to connect with their heritage
that's why one of its most visited attractions is epic the irish emigration museum where those with
irish ancestors can really get to know their roots then there's another thing ireland is famous for
beer tours are available around the world famous guinness brewery so you can see how guinness is
made you can of course also enjoy some yourself in the many traditional pubs by the temple bar
and johnny foxes natural beauty is only a stone's throw away from the city too with ideal r r spots
like the velvet strand beach but loved by many surfers even in colder months number six nicosia
left cosia cyprus locals know this city by the name nicosia though its other name lefkosia is
about as common this is the capital city of cyprus a country growing in popularity with
foreign tourists over the last 10 to 20 years this is actually one of the oldest continually
inhabited settlements in the world with habitation dating back around 4 500 years since cyprus is a
relatively small island the kosair is a great base to see everything the country has to offer all
those pristine sandy beaches and turquoise waters the city has a long history of occupation and many
of its foremost attractions are about this the venetian walls for instance are still standing
and were initially built to keep the ottomans at bay but there's also a museum showcasing relics
from the long-lived byzantine empire number five lagos nigeria a massive coastal city
lagos's warm climate has made it a premier destination for beachgoers in recent years you
could spend weeks in lagos and not leave the beach high because of the many hotels and venues there
not to mention their water sports and activities on offer but you'll have lots to do when you're
able to stop sunning yourself on those picturesque shows or when you're done exploring the many
national parks further north for adults largos has a booming nightlife scene with no small number of
popular clubs and restaurants many of which cater to the luxury market if you've got cash to burn
to get some authentic and beautiful souvenirs go to lucky market a busy area that sells many
unique items you can't get anywhere else in the world number 4 atlanta usa one of the
south's biggest cities atlanta georgia has long been a hot destination with american tourists
for sports fans you want to visit the olympic park the site of the 1996 summer games that
gave the city many state-of-the-art facilities and it's also right next door to the georgia aquarium
the aquarium remains one of the largest anywhere in the world and is the largest
in the americas and has many fascinating creatures to gaze at in one day including beluga whales and
germany founded in the 12th century frybeg in bryce go has been steadily growing for 900 years
and is today an idyllic destination in germany's south west it's directly across the borders with
france and switzerland making it a great base if you want to explore other parts of europe
from the swiss capital to the alps fryeburg itself has so much to offer and is a stunning medieval
town with many old buildings still standing it's a dream to get around if you're on foot or cycling
with lots of public transport and a lower rate of car ownership so you'll be enjoying the clean air
while there this all dates back to the city's roots as an early green city in the 70s for the
environmentally conscious enjoying fryberg's natural beauty walking tours and local food
is ideal number two taipei taiwan far to the north on the island of taiwan taipei has long been
famous as a metropolitan region with plenty of skyscrapers most notably taipei 101 which was for
five years the world's tallest building and still has an observation deck of over 1200 feet off
the ground when you're done seeing the city from way above you can visit the vast national palace
museum that will give you a window into history with items from the famous ming and qing dynasties
always on display this part of the world has a complicated history but visiting the many
museums and monuments will help you understand taiwan and its own rich culture and of course
you'll want to try many local delicacies like noodle soups and authentic bubble tea
number one auckland new zealand if you can only visit one place in 2022 then you won't regret
choosing auckland as the lucky destination travel restrictions allowing of course the most popular
attraction in the country's largest city is the sky tower from the top of which you'll be able to
see the whole city in all its glory auckland has a reputation for thrill-seekers and is brimming
with opportunities for extreme or adventurous activities and sports like a bungee jump from
auckland harbour bridge there are a few museums to enjoy too the war memorial museum commemorates new
zealand's role in the first world war but also has an exhibit to celebrate and teach visitors
about indigenous maori culture finally there's also the maritime museum to learn all about new
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