The 19 best places to visit in 2019
Whether you want to relax on a Caribbean beach, go hiking in the most famous gorge in the world, explore ancient ruins, eat delicious food or learn more about historic sites
Many of our 19 sites to visit in 2019 recover from the natural disasters that have hit their economies hard. You can do well while enjoying the beach in Hawaii, Kerala or St. Barth.
Or you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first march on the human moon, the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein and, more importantly, the Year of the Return of Ghana marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of African slaves. North America
Whether you want to relax, explore or learn - or all three - there is a destination on this list for you. Here they are in alphabetical order:
Christchurch, New Zealand
Many people associate Christchurch only with its most tragic event: the 2011 earthquake that devastated much of the city and caused 185 deaths. But it's not the natural disaster that defines a city, it's the way they choose to regroup and rebuild.
A few years later, Christchurch was rebuilt to be respectful of the locals and more environmentally conscious, creating a city that is both dynamic and promising. Sellers who used to sell in a container complex are now moving to physical locations, followed by loyal customers. A colorful street art about hope and resilience has appeared throughout the city. Musical performances often take place at rotating locations in the city instead of in a single opera or concert hall, allowing more people to participate.
The elegant earthquake monument of Canterbury pays tribute to those who have been lost, while the Transition Cathedral - as the name suggests - is a temporary cardboard shelter for residents after the earthquake - become an integral part of the urban landscape.
Not to be missed: Kakano, a Maori-run cooking and coffee school that wants to treat people through food, and the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as the basis for the first rescuers after the earthquake, and is now a beautiful center for a city on the move .
Lilit Marcus
Egypt
The land of the Pharaohs has been welcoming tourists for so long that it is amazing that archaeologists have not discovered the hieroglyphs that backpackers describe.
Unfortunately, tourism in the country has recently had to contend with security issues and political upheavals that have prevented many visitors. An attack on December 28, 2018 in which four people died near the pyramids of Giza shows that there are serious security problems.
While this may scare some, others will continue to return to a country that seems to be taking uncertain steps on the traditional tourist circuit.
What is different in 2019? Although the sand has settled on abandoned classical monuments, Egyptologists have subtly scanned it elsewhere to discover a litany of exciting artifacts, many of which are now accessible to the public.
Mummies, sphinxes, tombs and new pyramid mysteries were all discovered last year. Egypt has shown time and time again that it still has many secrets to discover.
And while security issues persist, hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings take place without incident. Similarly, the most important Egyptian seaside resorts in the Red Sea are considered safe.
Expect a huge increase in tourism from Egypt in the coming months as it prepares for the planned opening of its long-awaited Egyptian museum in 2020. Until then there is a perfect opportunity to beat the audience.
Don't miss it: if you can find someone to let you in, the newly opened Mehu grave has 4,000-year-old tingling. Nearby, the ancient necropolis complex of Saqqara is the starting point of ancient Egypt for the construction of pyramids.
Barry Neild
Fukuoka, Japan
Fascinating story. Great to eat. Natural beauty. If the Japanese coastal city of Fukuoka is not yet on your radar, it is time to recalibrate your travel plans to Japan.
Capital of the prefecture of the same name and one of the many host cities of the Rugby World Cup 2019, Fukuoka is the home base.
Many of our 19 sites to visit in 2019 recover from the natural disasters that have hit their economies hard. You can do well while enjoying the beach in Hawaii, Kerala or St. Barth.
Or you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first march on the human moon, the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein and, more importantly, the Year of the Return of Ghana marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of African slaves. North America
Whether you want to relax, explore or learn - or all three - there is a destination on this list for you. Here they are in alphabetical order:
Christchurch, New Zealand
Many people associate Christchurch only with its most tragic event: the 2011 earthquake that devastated much of the city and caused 185 deaths. But it's not the natural disaster that defines a city, it's the way they choose to regroup and rebuild.
A few years later, Christchurch was rebuilt to be respectful of the locals and more environmentally conscious, creating a city that is both dynamic and promising. Sellers who used to sell in a container complex are now moving to physical locations, followed by loyal customers. A colorful street art about hope and resilience has appeared throughout the city. Musical performances often take place at rotating locations in the city instead of in a single opera or concert hall, allowing more people to participate.
The elegant earthquake monument of Canterbury pays tribute to those who have been lost, while the Transition Cathedral - as the name suggests - is a temporary cardboard shelter for residents after the earthquake - become an integral part of the urban landscape.
Not to be missed: Kakano, a Maori-run cooking and coffee school that wants to treat people through food, and the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as the basis for the first rescuers after the earthquake, and is now a beautiful center for a city on the move .
Lilit Marcus
Egypt
The land of the Pharaohs has been welcoming tourists for so long that it is amazing that archaeologists have not discovered the hieroglyphs that backpackers describe.
Unfortunately, tourism in the country has recently had to contend with security issues and political upheavals that have prevented many visitors. An attack on December 28, 2018 in which four people died near the pyramids of Giza shows that there are serious security problems.
While this may scare some, others will continue to return to a country that seems to be taking uncertain steps on the traditional tourist circuit.
What is different in 2019? Although the sand has settled on abandoned classical monuments, Egyptologists have subtly scanned it elsewhere to discover a litany of exciting artifacts, many of which are now accessible to the public.
Mummies, sphinxes, tombs and new pyramid mysteries were all discovered last year. Egypt has shown time and time again that it still has many secrets to discover.
And while security issues persist, hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings take place without incident. Similarly, the most important Egyptian seaside resorts in the Red Sea are considered safe.
Expect a huge increase in tourism from Egypt in the coming months as it prepares for the planned opening of its long-awaited Egyptian museum in 2020. Until then there is a perfect opportunity to beat the audience.
Don't miss it: if you can find someone to let you in, the newly opened Mehu grave has 4,000-year-old tingling. Nearby, the ancient necropolis complex of Saqqara is the starting point of ancient Egypt for the construction of pyramids.
Barry Neild
Fukuoka, Japan
Fascinating story. Great to eat. Natural beauty. If the Japanese coastal city of Fukuoka is not yet on your radar, it is time to recalibrate your travel plans to Japan.
Capital of the prefecture of the same name and one of the many host cities of the Rugby World Cup 2019, Fukuoka is the home base.
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