WANDERLUST AWAITS

25 PLACES TO EXPLORE IN 2025

- Sandesh Bhosle

2025 is here, and the world is more exciting than ever. With borders opening wider, new experiences waiting to be uncovered, and timeless classics offering fresh perspectives, it's the perfect year to ignite your wanderlust. We've curated a list of places that offer postcard-perfect islands to vibrant cities brimming with life, these 25 destinations promise an adventure of a lifetime. Whether you seek solace, thrill, or a cultural odyssey, 2025 is your year to explore the world anew. Let the adventure begin!

1 Cuba

Best time to visit: December to April

Cuba is a symphony of contrasts, where you can stroll through Havana's pastel-hued streets along with vintage Cadillacs that purr like cats. Take a detour to Trinidad, a colonial dreamscape, or let your hair down in Varadero, with its sugar-white sands. The island is alive with rumba beats, cigar smoke, and an unmistakable joie de vivre.

2 Lithuania

Best time to visit: May to September

Lithuania is all about understated charm, from Vilnius' baroque beauty to the shifting sands of the Curonian Spit, this hidden gem feels like stepping into a dreamy storybook. Don't miss Trakai, a castle that floats on an emerald lake, or the burgeoning foodie culture redefining Baltic flavours.

3 Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Best time to visit: June to September

Karakol is where the rugged Tian Shan mountains kiss the clouds. This destination is perfect for trekkers and dreamers alike, offering glacial lakes, sprawling pastures, and nomadic yurt stays. For a slice of local life, visit the lively Sunday animal market or savour Kyrgyz plov under starlit skies.