10 travel experiences you can’t miss
Bannikin Asia lists the go-to spots for 2018
WITH the lineup of “places to go next” growing by the minute, deciding on your next trip can be a challenge. Bannikin Asia creates this 2018 travel hit list. Follow it closely, and your social media feed will be the next go-to spot for travel inspirations.
Here are the top 10 travel experiences for 2018:
Travel The archiPelago of The azores
This small island group off the coast of Portugal is the next must-see destination of 2018. Due to its well-preserved and wide range of biodiversity, the Azores has become the ‘it’ spot for whale- and dolphin-watching, scuba diving and geotourism. It is hailed as the ultimate holiday destination for nature and adventure lovers. Swim with dolphins, abseil in nature or explore the island on a jeep safari. Visit www.futurismo.pt/en for details
sail on an arcTic safari
If you thought safaris only existed in Africa, well, a whole other spectrum exists at the ends of the earth. Discover the natural wilderness of the Arctic circle aboard the Ocean Endeavour, and keep your eyes peeled for polar bears, whales, caribou and walrus among glaciers and icy seas.
Discover Greenland, which is home to the Jakobshavn Icefjord, a Unesco World Heritage Site and a source of the majority of the massive icebergs in the North Atlantic. Visit http://adventurecanada.com/trip/ arctic-safari-2018/ for details
cycle Through The DeserTs of PeTra
One of the ultimate things for any seasoned active traveller is exploring a new place by bike. Make that the Kingdom of Jordan, and this will be a trip for the history books. Cycle to the city of Mt Nebo and many desert road where the landscape is vast and spectacular.
As an added perk, spend the night under the stars with the Bedouin people, in Wadi Rum. For details, visit www.exodustravels. com
exPlore The coasT of scoTlanD by yachT
Get aboard the Eda Frandsen, a classic and beautifully converted 70-year-old Gaff Cutter, and take in the spectacular views of coastal Scotland. From the remote peninsula of Knoydart, to the Isles of Skye and Rum with their dramatic rocky ridges, every inch of the landscape is stunning.
With a backdrop of the islands’ fascinating history and culture, and an experienced skipper on-board, this maritime adventure makes for a life-changing encounter of