TOP 5 PLACES TO GO IN 2020

Uzbekistan Travel

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is the perfect Silk Road splendour as three of the route’s most important cities are in Uzbekistan. Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, were key stop-offs for traders. These holy places never fail to impress, with their fabulous mosques boasting the most beautiful architecture covered with vibrant turquoise mosaic tiles.

Along side the mosques, there is also classical Russian architecture (due to the earthquake in 1966 under Soviet rule) creating a melting pot of style. Uzbekistan’s artisan skills live with handmade ceramics, needlework, silk cloths.

Not just deep in history, these cities are also cosmopolitan particularly Tashkent and Bukhara which have a European vibe, with lakeside beer gardens, parks, and cafés. https://uzbekistan.travel/

Galway, Ireland

This year Galway will be European Capital of Culture and will be the largest and most complex cultural festival ever held on the island of Ireland. This year long event will run from February 1st 2020 to January 31st 2021 to coincide with the ancient ancient Celtic calendar. More than 1900 events across 154 projects, 170 partnerships and collaborations with local, national, European and international artists and cultural organisations from over 30 different countries make up the programme of events.

People of Galway are fiercely proud of their deep cultural, artistic and traditional arts heritage and the fact it is an area of great physical beauty, from the beautiful islands and glistening beaches of the Atlantic coastline, to the dramatic mountains of County Mayo and Connemara, County Galway, and the rich landscape of Roscommon and Galway East. https://www.galwaytourism.ie/

Alexandra Borovova

Walter Mario Stein

Kyota, Japan

Tokyo is often seen as the typical representative of Japan but to experience the country's true spirit, you need to visit Kyoto which is the traditional heart of the country. It was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.

Each season brings something new to the city, from the beauty of the cherry blossoms in Spring to the changing colours of the leaves in Autumn. You can enjoy the nature by hiking and sailing down a river most of the year. You can get a feel of the history of Kyoto in the temples, many of which are world heritage sites Also enjoy Kyo-Kaiseki cuisine. https://www.japan-guide.com/

Uruguay

Wedged between two Latin American travel powerhouses, Argentina and Brazil, laid-back Uruguay is one of the continent's most inviting secrets. Its progressive, stable and culturally sophisticated. With its river-facing and most chilled-out capital, Montevideo, architecture that rubs shoulders with low-rise skyscrapers and 15 miles of beach-side rambla. It’s a walk-able city with picturesque Ciudad Vieja and Barrio Sur neighbourhoods.

Plus its dynamic coastline, extended carnival season and UNESCO cultural heritage status makes it a prime Latin American vacation spot. Enjoy summer party scene at Punta del Este and satellite towns La Barra, Manantiales and Jose Ignacio make it a go-to beach destination. Cultural and picturesque city of Colonia del Sacramento's historic quarter received UNESCO's seal of approval 20 years ago. https://turismo.gub.uy/

Paz Arando

Muhammad Khubaib Sarfraz

Pakistan

From the mighty stretches of the Karakorams in the North to the vast alluvial delta of the Indus River in the South, Pakistan remains a land of high adventure and nature. Here peaks tower over the clouds and isolated villages with amazing landscapes. High Himalayas, Karakoram and the Hindukush ranges with their alpine meadows and permanent snow line, coniferous forests down to the sub-mountain scrub.

Trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, wild boar hunting, mountain and desert jeep safaris, camel and yak safaris, trout fishing and bird watching, are a few activities, which entice the adventure and nature lovers to Pakistan. In the South, visit ancient fortresses in the great desert and explore the exquisite Moghul architecture of Lahore. It offers a blend of traditional cultures, is very spiritual country with deep Islamic traditions. http://www.tourism.gov.pk/pakistan.html