Foreign travel has been most of us the past 18 months because restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. However, there are signs hope for us to resume our sojourns to exotic and faraway places. The National Geographic magazine has released its list the top 25 travel destinations 2022. The list is split into five categories: adventure, culture and history, family, nature and sustainability. George Stone, Nat Geo's executive editor travel, explained the rationale the list and how covid-19 helped shape it. He said: "In many ways, the pandemic provided a moment travellers and communities around the world to reflect and regroup how we explore the world."
The list includes a visit to London's Tin Pan Alley, famed its music history, and a tour Hokkaido, Japan, renowned the unique heritage its indigenous Ainu people. For nature lovers, exploring Namibia's Caprivi Strip is recommended its abundance of natural wildlife. Mr Stone said the pandemic has made people choosier their vacations. He said: "People are going to be making much more conscientious choices...so we wanted...specific ideas about what is a unique, revealing and safe destination the year ahead." He added: "These superlative destinations speak resilient communities, innovative conservation efforts, and thrilling opportunities future exploration.
