Traveling is one of the most fulfilling experiences one can have. To begin with, it broadens your interpersonal and cultural horizons by introducing you to different countries and people from over the world while indirectly promoting an understanding of foreign customs and traditions, making you a better, more open-minded person altogether. 

Another great benefit of traveling involves your health and happiness, as it positively affects your mood simply by planning and thinking about your next trip. If you've got some time off work and your regular responsibilities, how about we take a look at some of the most exciting destinations all over the world in 2022?

Greece

If you're considering a vacation to Greece, you'll almost certainly not have ample time to explore everything the country has to offer. Greece offers everything an avid traveler would ever hope for, such as 13674 kilometers of the best coastland in the Mediterranean, mountain ranges of unsurpassed beauty, countless islands with clear blue skies, and beaches with beautiful white sand. After your visit to the Acropolis, the cradle of Ancient Greek civilization, you should definitely explore its most famous islands, like Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete, and Corfu, but there are many others that are worth your visit, depending on your available time, of course.

Read more about my experience: 
driving an old car through Greece to Georgia

Norway

For a totally different experience, you may want to travel up north to Norway, simply one of the most amazingly beautiful countries in the world. Explore the breathtaking fjords with unbelievably steep sides and a rugged coastline. Huge and majestic glaciers slide down from some of the largest ice fields in Europe, while the Arctic's primal allure stuns you with its beauty. Find the time to explore as many places as you can while admiring the Scandinavian sophistication and its unique wildlife, which includes humpback whales, orcas, and wild reindeer in the deep forests. Lastly, don’t miss out on visiting the monuments of the Vikings, like Vikingskipshuset and Nidaros Domkirke, Scandinavia's largest building of the Middle Ages. If you want to visit one of the 10 mostly-voted countries in the world, then Norway is definitely one of them.

Read more about my experience: my drive to the North Cape

Egypt

Many people flock to Egypt because of the majestic Nile and spectacular pyramids, but the alluring desert and green delta also lure millions of travelers every year. It's an adventurer's ultimate dream, especially when you consider the country's deep and rich history and culture. Indeed, Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, dating back to 3150 BCE. It astounds us with its ancient mummy tombs, unique pyramids, and enormous temples of the Pharaohs. According to the information found at Egypt Tours, among the places you should visit are the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Amun Temple, but there are so many others that await your discovery. Don’t forget to get on a Nile cruise, which will reveal all the magnificent temples and monuments along the way.

Nepal

Speaking of ancient civilizations, Nepal should probably be high on your list. Firstly, it’s the number one definitive objective for mountaineers as they travel there to climb up the Himalayas. With Everest being the main attraction, this region offers some of the Himalayas' most renowned and reachable hiking. You can hike for days through breathtaking mountain ranges and marvel at the unbelievable view of the Himalayan valley. If you’re in for an adrenaline rush, then this place is for you. While you’re there, you might want to visit the medieval city of Kathmandu or join Tibetan Buddhists in their spiritual journey, like so many others before you. It’s certainly going to be an unforgettable journey.

Read more about: Where is Nepal and What To Do There?

The Cook Islands

For an unforgettable journey in the Pacific, the Cook Islands stands out as the ultimate destination. Spreading across 2 million square kilometers of the vast Pacific Ocean, they are both secluded and reachable, contemporary and historic. Rarotonga embraces the twenty-first century with a vibrant culture of cafes and pubs, aesthetically combined with the rising ecological food industry. You should visit the beautiful Aitutaki lagoon, which is surrounded by tiny uninhabited islands and is among the Pacific's most incredible scenic treasures, namely, the historic “makatea” coral cliffs and the subterranean cave springs of Mitiaro. Lastly, the secluded Northern Group is a tropical paradise on earth that only a select few have visited. Why not rent a boat with a captain to transport you there? It will surely make for a unique experience you will never forget. 

This is only a sample of the world’s most exciting destinations in 2022. No one can ever create an exhaustive list of destinations around the world, however hard they might try. There are so many that even the most experienced traveler could never manage to go in a lifetime! It’s worth visiting as many as you can, though, to recharge those batteries and renew your ever-changing view of the world. So, start today, as no time is better than the present. We can only wish you safe travels!