World Tourism Day: 7 offbeat places to add to your travel wish list once the pandemic ends
Virtual travel is on the rise, as is planning imaginary itineraries for when the world goes back to travelling and exploring again. On the occasion of World Tourism Day today, we bring you some offbeat destinations from around the world that you can travel to, once the pandemic ends.
September 27, 2021 12:14 IST
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If travelling is your thing, the pandemic must make you feel agitated. Many countries around the world continue to keep their borders closed for international tourists, owing to the risk of Covid infection. But, you can always rely on technology to take you to faraway places. Virtual travel is on the rise, as is planning imaginary itineraries for when the world goes back to travelling and exploring again. On the occasion of World Tourism Day today, we bring you some offbeat destinations from around the world that you can travel to, once the pandemic ends. Let these stunning pictures fan your wanderlust. (Photo: Pixabay)
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Lacock, England, is a small village, a civil parish in the county of Wiltshire, England, about 3 miles south of the town of Chippenham. If you are a writer and are looking for new plots to explore, this destination is ideal. It will give you the best of the English countryside with all the modern comfort. Beautiful lanes and brooks mark this place, but the Lacock Abbey is what draws tourists. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
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Yes, Rome is stunning, but have you visited Sorrento? This breathtakingly-beautiful coastal town in southwestern Italy faces the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula. All the architecture is perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. It is famous for its Piazza Tasso, a cafe-lined square where all the foodies satiate their taste buds. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
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Most people, when they visit the US, hit the big cities. But there are many small towns that are absolutely stunning with a lot of history. Jackson is one of them. It is a town in Wyomingโs Jackson Hole valley. Jackson is home to three ski areas: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee Resort. Its Town Square features arches made of shed antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. There is a small airport here and the road that takes you to the town is beyond beautiful. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
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Jeju-do, or Jeju Island, is a province that lures locals and international tourists looking for some quiet, maybe to enjoy their honeymoon or just to find some peace. It is located off the coast of South Korea, featuring a volcanic Hallasan (the highest mountain in the country), a 224-kilometer forested national park, wild coastline, waterfalls and the longest lava tube in the world. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
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Trosa, an idyllic town, is located in Sรถdermanland County, Sweden. It is another offbeat destination for those looking to explore smaller, quieter places as opposed to big cities. It is among the wealthiest communities in Sweden, and considered to be a charming town which will find its way to your heart. The picture-perfect, postcard-looking Trosa is also home to some Swedish celebrities. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
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Bran, a commune in Romania -- specifically the Braศov County in Transylvania -- should also feature in your post-pandemic itinerary. While it is a stunning place, the highlight of your trip will definitely be a visit to Bran Castle, which many associate with the vampire legend of Count Dracula who, it is believed, made this castle his home. Facts and fiction collide here. Pack your bags and seek out the truth. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
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If you are looking to visit Switzerland, go to Grindelwald and that, too, during Christmas time when it will be decked in light and love. Grindelwald is a village in Switzerlandโs Bernese Alps. It is a popular tourist destination, a gateway for the Jungfrau Region, with skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Walk around in the lap of nature, staring at the soaring mountains and clear skies, the lush green valleys, and all the shops and restaurants that lie within. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
