October 18, 2024
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From escaping the mundane reality of daily life to meeting new people and experiencing a new culture to reluctantly pushing yourself to use up your annual leave, the reason for travelling may be plenty but the thrill and feeling of going on an adventure is sure to make an everlasting impression on anyone. Here are some of the stats that can help you find your next holiday destination.

Top 10 Most Visited Cities of the Year 2022

Source: atlys.com

  1. Bangkok (Total International travelers: 22.78 million)
  2. Paris (Total International travelers: 19.10 million)
  3. London (Total International travelers: 19.09 million)
  4. Dubai (Total International travelers: 15.93 million)
  5. Singapore (Total International travelers: 14.67 million)
  6. Kuala Lumpur (Total International travelers: 13.79 million)
  7. New York (Total International travelers: 13.60 million)
  8. Istanbul (Total International travelers: 13.40 million)
  9. Tokyo (Total International travelers: 12.93 million)
  10. Antalya (Total International travelers: 12.41 million)

Top 10 Most Visited Museums in the World

Source: basicplanet.com

  1. Louvre, Paris, France (9.3 million visitors annually)
  2. National Museum of China, Beijing, China (7.5 million visitors annually)
  3. National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., USA (7.3 million visitors annually)
  4. British Museum, London, UK (6.7 million visitors annually)
  5. National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C., USA (6.7 million visitors annually)
  6. National Gallery, London, UK (6.4 million visitors annually)
  7. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA (6.1 million visitors annually)
  8. Vatican Museums, Vatican city, Vatican (5.9 million visitors annually)
  9. Tate Modern, London, UK (5.8 million visitors annually)
  10. National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan (5.4 million visitors annually)

Top 10 Cheapest Cities to Explore in the World

Source: thetravel.com

  1. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  2. Lima, Peru
  3. Bangkok, Thailand
  4. Marrakech, Morocco
  5. Buenos Aires, Argentina
  6. Warsaw, Poland
  7. Beijing, China
  8. Cairo, Egypt
  9. Istanbul, Turkey
  10. Delhi, India

Top 10 Safest Countries to Travel in the World

Source: smartertravel.com

  1. Australia
  2. Sweden
  3. New Zealand
  4. Italy
  5. Netherlands
  6. France
  7. Iceland
  8. Ireland
  9. Greece
  10. Japan

Top 10 Most Popular Beaches in the World

Source: worldatlas.com

  1. Beach Of The Cathedrals, Spain
  2. The Baths, British Virgin Islands
  3. Boulders Beach, South Africa
  4. Arpoador, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
  5. The Beaches Of Goa
  6. Koekohe Beach, New Zealand
  7. Glass Beach, California
  8. Playa Del Amor (Hidden Beach), Mexico
  9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
  10. Smuggler’s Cove, Zakynthos, Greece

Top 10 Destinations for Nature Lovers in the World

Source: thetravel.com

  1. Honduras
  2. Gabon
  3. Japan
  4. Istanbul, Turkey
  5. London, UK
  6. Spain
  7. South Carolina, USA
  8. Canada
  9. Alabama, USA
  10. Serbia

Top 10 Destinations for Foodies

Source: tripstodiscover.com

  1. Barcelona, Spain
  2. San Francisco, California
  3. Istria, Croatia
  4. Dominica, Caribbean
  5. Tokyo, Japan
  6. Mexico City, Mexico
  7. Camden, Maine, USA
  8. Le Marche, Italy
  9. Copenhagen, Denmark
  10. Negril, Jamaica

Countries that appear more frequently among the above mentioned lists are,

USA – mentioned among most visited, thrice among most visited museums, twice among top 10 nature lovers list and twice among destinations for foodies to travel.

UK – mentioned among most visited, thrice among most visited museums, also among beaches and nature lovers to explore.

Japan – mentioned among most visited, among museums and one of the safest countries to travel in the world.

France – mentioned among most visited, top most visited museum in the world (Lourve, Paris) and among the safest countries.

Spain – mentioned among beaches as well as nature and among top 10 for foodies to treat themselves.

It is noteworthy that many places mentioned among cheapest cities to explore are also rich in cultural heritage offering you a spiritual and enriching experience.

Hope this article made it a tad bit easier for you to plan your next vacation.

Bon Voyage!