<strong>Where to travel in 2022:</strong> Lonely Planet has just revealed its picks for the best countries to visit in 2022. Number 10 is the history buff's paradise of Egypt. Click through to see the others.
Where to travel in 2022: Lonely Planet has just revealed its picks for the best countries to visit in 2022. Number 10 is the history buff's paradise of Egypt. Click through to see the others.
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<strong>9. Malawi:</strong> Though this African country is landlocked, it's home to the world's ninth-largest lake -- in addition to plenty more gorgeous scenery.
9. Malawi: Though this African country is landlocked, it's home to the world's ninth-largest lake -- in addition to plenty more gorgeous scenery.
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<strong>8. Nepal: </strong>Trekkers and non-trekkers alike will find plenty to do -- and to eat -- in this Himalayan nation.
8. Nepal: Trekkers and non-trekkers alike will find plenty to do -- and to eat -- in this Himalayan nation.
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<strong>7. Oman:</strong> Head to this Middle Eastern country for desert safaris and UNESCO-listed historical sites like the Bahla Fort.
7. Oman: Head to this Middle Eastern country for desert safaris and UNESCO-listed historical sites like the Bahla Fort.
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<strong>6. Anguilla: </strong>Although it's a British Overseas Territory and not a country, it's hard to leave this beautiful, peaceful Caribbean island off of the list.
6. Anguilla: Although it's a British Overseas Territory and not a country, it's hard to leave this beautiful, peaceful Caribbean island off of the list.
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<strong>5. Slovenia: </strong>This country packs a wide diversity of terrains into a small, easy-to-navigate space.
5. Slovenia: This country packs a wide diversity of terrains into a small, easy-to-navigate space.
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<strong>4. Belize: </strong>There's more to Belize than the famous Great Blue Hole. Don't skip bar-to-bean chocolate or the Mayan ruins at Caracol.
4. Belize: There's more to Belize than the famous Great Blue Hole. Don't skip bar-to-bean chocolate or the Mayan ruins at Caracol.
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<strong>3. Mauritius</strong>: Getting to this Indian Ocean island paradise can take a while, but once you're there you may never want to leave.
3. Mauritius: Getting to this Indian Ocean island paradise can take a while, but once you're there you may never want to leave.
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<strong>2. Norway: </strong>From the majestic fjords to the brand-new Munch Museum in Oslo, this Nordic nation has something for every kind of traveler.
2. Norway: From the majestic fjords to the brand-new Munch Museum in Oslo, this Nordic nation has something for every kind of traveler.
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<strong>1. Cook Islands:</strong> A series of 15 islands strung like pearls in the South Pacific, the Cooks are a must-add bucket list location.
1. Cook Islands: A series of 15 islands strung like pearls in the South Pacific, the Cooks are a must-add bucket list location.
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