Lonely Planet : 10 countries to visit in 2015

Sometimes, a compelling desire makes me want to take my luggage, put some stuff higgledy-piggledy, order a plane ticket selected a bit randomly and go stride along a new country, a new culture.

Of course, most of the time it is not likely to happen, so I comfort myself with travel photos, blogs or by making my own list of the places I wanna visit in my life. I also consult some rankings of the "most beautiful places on Earth".
I particurlarly like the Lonely Planet rankings because they are not only based upon the beauty of a country, but also its history and key-facts.

This is why today I decided to share with you the "Top Ten regions to visit in 2015".

Singapour

This year, the city-states celebrates its 50 years of independence ! The former British colony has become an essential place in the business world and is very famous for its skyscrapers.

I've been there once ! Well, that didn't really count, as it was only a stop and I didn't go out the airport ! At first, this city doesn't really attract me but the Garden By the Bay, heavenly beaches and this specific culture makes me want to spend a week there.

Garden By The Bay, Singapore

Namibia

2015 marks the 25 years of independence ! It's the idyllic country for safari and the landscapes are amazing. 

Lithuania
The country just adopted the euro in January 2015. It is a very pretty country, scattered with plenty of lakes, forests and wonderful national parks. Going to Lithuania is the perfect occasion to be immerged in the baltic culture. 

Trakai Castle

Nicaragua

It is a beautiful country but not very popular for travelers. Besides, the life cost is very cheap : the occasion to pamper yourself at a low price ! 2015 marks the begining of the building of a gigantic canal between the Atlantic and Pacific.

Granada

Ireland

This small country is very loved by the tourists because not only it has beautiful landscapes but also a bustling capital city : Dublin. In 2014, the bulding of the Wild Atlantic Way ended, which goes along the west of Ireland with amazing landscapes. Why not pop in and see it at the Saint Patrick ?

Congo

If you feel you're an adventurer, this is the destination for you ! In Congo, you can practically live like Tarzan. 

Serbia

The country has as an unofficial moto "Party, Charm and Culture", according to the Lonely Planet. 

Belgrade can be easily compared as Ibiza. Serbia has plenty of architectural wonders. This picture show why...

Golubac

Philippines

In 2015, it is the official ear for tourism in the Philippines ! The archipelago is ideal for the scuba diving amateurs or those who wanna practice idleness on a white sandy beach (including me, I confess). 

Palawan Island

St Lucia

Lonely Planet advices to visit the island before it is too famous ! Indeed, in the middle of the Carribean, this beautiful island is between beaches and mountains... What could be more beautiful ?
Funny fact : I had never heard of this place before I read the ranking...

Morocco

I already went to Marrakech for two weeks when I was younger. I liked it, mostly because of the hotel pool and child club... Now I would like to go back there and see the country as a grown-up : meander in the souk, ride a camel, visit the medieval ruins,...

Volubilis

Overall, I agree with this ranking even if the country I wanna visit in priority is not there. It still give some travelling ideas and also highlights places you would have never think of, like St Lucia.

You can find the ranking on : http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel/countries
and more rankings are available there too !
It will gives just the perfect destination for you...

And what about you ? What is the country you want to visit first ? Have you ever been to one of the countries which are in the ranking ?

Enjoy !

K.