Like every year, Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel website, has announced its best destinations to visit in 2025. Cities from all over the world, each with its own beauty and culture, will make you pack your bags to discover them.
10) Toulouse, France
Toulouse often referred to as “Paris in miniature”! It is a labyrinthine city that overflows with art galleries, repurposed industrial spaces, great food, a picturesque river and canal banks. It is worth visiting in 2025 due to the reopening of the Musée des Augustins, a 14th-century monastery that has been a beacon of Toulouse’s art scene since 1795.
9) Pondicherry, India
Pondicherry is the capital and most populous city of the homonymous state on the Bay of Bengal in southern India! In recent years, it has attracted visitors for its French architecture, reflecting its history as a French colony until 1954, as well as its temples and spiritual centers. This year, the city is calling out to beach lovers, as there is an ongoing effort to restore and improve the area’s sandy coastline.
8) Bansko, Bulgaria
It may be known as a winter resort, but Bansko is in the midst of a transformation into a n all year-round destination for both outdoor enthusiasts and location-conscious professionals. This charming Bulgarian village has become one of the world’s top hubs for adventure-loving digital nomads. For more information, read my article on Bansko here!
7) Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is a city of exquisite fusion of distinct flavors. In this city, conversations often revolve around whether you’ve eaten yet, demonstrating the importance of food in Thai culture. From passionate debates over the best vegetable for stir-fried basil to the mastery of intricate layers of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, Thai cuisine celebrates the taste of complexity.
6) Genoa, Italy
Few places in Italy remain “undiscovered,” and Genoa can proudly claim to be one of them. With a new high-speed train link in the works, now is the time to seek out this stately city. Its delicious culinary offerings, stunning beach, and well-earned reputation as one of Italy’s most historically and culturally vibrant cities are just a few of the reasons to put it on your bucket list.
5) Pittsburgh, USA
Pittsburgh is a city of many emotions. This city effortlessly blends its industrial past with its artisanal present. Its affordable prices and charm attract all kinds of artists and creators. Stroll around Butler Street to see the alchemy in local cafes, boutiques, independent restaurants and breweries. You’ll soon understand the magic of Pittsburgh, at once disarming and intimate.
4) Osaka, Japan
It’s a fact that Expo, the world’s largest exhibition of innovative design and scientific inventions, is returning to Osaka for a second time in 2025! The city is, after all, one of the most open-minded and dynamic in Japan. Enjoy world-class museums and don’t miss the chance to try the city’s tastiest Japanese dishes, with delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options readily available.
3) Curitiba, Brazil
A city that values its citizens as much as its tourists, Curitiba is an exciting yet low-key experience. Hop on an e-bike and visit the city’s unique sites, such as its architectural gem, the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, and one of the city’s largest parks, Barigui, which is powered by a small hydroelectric plant with an artificial waterfall and lake.
2) Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Vibrant food and art scenes, a rich heritage of local crafts and quirky historical sites collide in stylish Palma, on the sunny Balearic island of Mallorca. In 2025, this ancient regional capital that hugs the Mediterranean will give the public a long-awaited green promenade. Skip the peak summer visitation season and discover how Palma (which is working to balance tourism and the needs of its residents) has evolved into a vibrant year-round destination.
1) Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, has long been known for its fringe festivals and bohemian Old Strathcona neighborhood. Today, the city is doubling down on its downtown with the opening of the Ice District, the second largest sports and entertainment complex in North America. Further enrich your visit by learning about Aboriginal history at the Royal Alberta Museum’s Human History Hall.
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