As every year the world famous travel magazin Lonely Planet nominated the ten most popular destinations in the category “Individual Travel“ - with some surprise winners.
1. Uganda
With stability returning to the country, recovering wildlife and the beautiful Nile River Uganda is a beautiful country located between sprawling jungles and snow-tipped mountains. The city of Kampala is the safest in Africa, and has a virile nightlife.
2. Myanmar (Burma)
Another country that just opened up its borders, Myanmar is the ideal place for the independent traveler. Surrounded by white-sand beaches and towering mountains, with an intriguing Buddhist subculture.
3. Ukraine
A beautiful countryside with forests teeming with wildlife. Ukraine will also host the 2012 Euro football (soccer) championship. And the beer is cheaper than the water, literally.
4. Jordan
Jordan is one of the friendliest nations in the Middle East. Jordan has successfully modernized while still maintaining its cherished traditions and culture. With the rising economy and tourist infrastructure, it is the most appealing county in the Middle East to Westerners.
5. Denmark
This country won yet again the “best quality of life” on Earth. Denmark has thousands of miles of bicycles routes and a beautiful Danish architecture.
6. Bhutan
This is a reclusive country tucked back in Asia, thrush with Buddhist influence. This mountainous country is a place to behold. And tourists can explore the country on less than $200 US dollars a day.
7. Cuba
Cuba has recently relaxed its restrictions on private enterprise and is slowly embracing capitalism more and more every day. This tropic paradise has an endless stream of coffee, rum, beautiful beaches and the best mojitos in the world.
8. New Caledonia
This tropical France in the middle of the South Pacific boasts French cuisine in a irresistible tropical climate. However the native Melanesian culture has been on the rise, Caledonia is a great cultural mixture.
9. Taiwan
Taiwan has also had beautiful landscapes and a bustling economy, but they have embraced the biking scene as they have add island routes, and many others to bring visitors thousands of miles of bike paths.
10. Switzerland
This country has economic growth, beautiful slopes, and political stability, making it a prime destination for any worldly traveler. This country is more than just chocolate and ski slopes, however. Switzerland has a teeming nightlife as well.
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