Canadian World Traveller Spring 2019 Issue

more Canadians, especially millennials,
have this country on their 2019 travel radars.
With adventure in abundance and a great
exchange rate for the loonie, South Africa is
calling.
Turkey
Move over Croatia and Greek Islands!
Turkey is poised as the next pick for your sailing
holiday with friends. A land of remarkable
diversity, Turkey is a melting pot of
seething cities, colour, music and some of the
best beaches in Europe. Framed by the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, Turkey is a
heady mix of visible history and inviting culture.
Here, you can meander the pretty
streets of Istanbul or Ephesus for boundless
historical excavations and ancient Greek and
Roman structures. Or if a sun escape is what
you’re after, you can island hop from pure
white beach to pure white beach. Turkey is
an underrated travel gem that is as easy to
access, thanks to direct flights from Canada,
as it is to fall in love with.
Egypt
Ancient, exotic and fascinating, Egypt is a
tempting proposition for any visitor. Once
home to one of the oldest and most
advanced ancient civilizations on the planet,
Egypt is a vast treasure house of history waiting
to be explored. Imagine standing at the
foot of the colossal stone statues of Abu
Simbel or smelling the musty air of the
3,000-year-old tombs in the Valley of the
Kings, some of which still look like they were
painted with the infamous blue and gold
scenes of the pharaohs just yesterday. Lose
yourself in Karnak’s Hypostyle Hall, a veritable
stone forest, housing 134 giant decorated
columns. Watch feluccas sail the Nile, a
scene hardly changed since the time of
Cleopatra or explore Cairo and its plethora
of ornate mosques, churches and museums.
Mexico
While most Canadians have visited Mexico,
staying within the confines of their all-inclusive
resort, many have never actually travelled
to the country – that is, exploring the
real, authentic side of Mexico. For those willing
to venture beyond the resort environment,
Mexico sizzles when it comes to travel.
From buzzing city to idyllic bay, this country
has boundless biodiversity, kaleidoscopes of
colour, overflowing natural beauty, ancient
archaeological sites and one of the world’s
most vibrant cuisines. Wander through the
spellbinding jungle ruins of Palenque;
snorkel with turtles in Cabo Pulmo, or
explore some of Mexico City’s up-and-coming
and underrated neighbourhoods (such
as Roma, as seen in Alfonso Cuarón new
critically-acclaimed masterpiece). No matter
what type of traveller you are, Mexico will
have something to make you fall head over
heels.
Slovenia
Looking at images of Slovenia is a bit like
looking at teasers for a new Disney movie.
But this is no fairy-tale – it really does look
like that in the flesh. Emerald lakes, enchanting
forests, hillside castles, alpine panoramas
and oh yes, the food is delicious.
Belize
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Boasting the best parts of both Central
America and the Caribbean, this
underrated palm-fringed paradise is packed
with treasures. Looking for a hike through
the northern foothills of the Maya Mountains,
where you’ll find faded relics of ancient civilizations?
Or how about a cold cocktail on
some of the most idyllic beaches in the
world? If you’re looking to dip your toes in
those crystal-clear waters, you’ll find one of
the longest barrier reefs on the planet (outside
of Australia), brimming with colourful
marine wildlife.
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Canadian World Traveller Spring 2019