Here are a few ideas of places to go in 2018
Special To The Okanagan Weekend
Here is some travel advice from the world’s largest adventure travel company, G Adventures.
Consider this your introduction to your upcoming year of travel. This list leads the way to the most exciting, fascinating, and intriguing destinations you might not have thought to visit before. Get ready – it’s a whole new world out there. COLOMBIA All the colours. All the possibilities. This South American nation is in the midst of an exciting time. Art and culture are coming to the forefront, and the country’s natural beauty is ripe for discovery. It’s a place where past meets present in bold city streets, lush Amazonian landscapes, and bright coastlines that look like the dreamiest of beach vacations. Don’t underestimate Colombia – you’ll only regret it.
WHY NOW? There’s a new access point to Gotsezhi, a Wiwa community and G Adventures for Good project where you can learn about the area’s Indigenous history and culture. Find it on the Lost City trek in the Sierra Nevada. PORTUGAL Steeped in tradition. Fuelled by passion.
In the land of port wine, sundrenched beaches, and Cristiano Ronaldo, would you expect anything less than a country filled with passionate people?
In Portugal, they’ve always taken their traditions seriously, especially when it comes to food like pastel de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) and Fado, a genre of folk music popular in the city of Lisbon. What results is a culture that’s vibrant and memorable – perfect for a sunny European vacation.
WHY NOW? Slightly off the beaten path of more well-travelled destinations, Portugal is great for all that European flavour, minus the crowds and sky-high costs. SRI LANKA Big skies, big forests, and even bigger beaches.
When you think of Sri Lanka, what first comes to mind? It could be the lush forests, the widely-grown Ceylon tea – or how about the abundance of colourful wildlife? Don’t forget to watch for marine life like whales and dolphins while sailing the southern shoreline, or glimpse the kaleidoscope of birds in Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. .
WHY NOW? Sri Lanka’s growing more popular with travellers. And with a new National Geographic Journeys by G Adventures, the country’s landscape has never looked better. MOROCCO In living colour. Everything feels a little bit brighter in Morocco, and it’s not just the sunshine. From bustling souks to winding paths in the old medina, this country is alive with history and culture that combines multiple influences (like Islam, the Berbers, and the French, to name a few).
Situated between the desert and the sea, a visit can have you surfing both dunes and waves. And that’s the sure thing about Morocco – it’s unlike anywhere you’ve ever been.
WHY NOW? This North African country is only growing in popularity, and in no small part because of its uniquely diverse culture and warmly welcoming people.