Travel Destinations Around The World (By Region)

Looking to plan the vacation of a lifetime? Below, you’ll find a list highlighting some of my favorite travel destinations around the world.

Top 50 Favorite Travel Destinations (That I've Been To...)

Swiss Alps (Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Bern, Thun, Zermatt)
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Annecy, France
Grand Teton National Park & Jackson Hole, Wyoming
South Iceland
Lisbon, Portugal
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Istanbul, Turkey
Lake Garda, Italy
The Dolomites, Italy
Bali, Indonesia
Acadia National Park, Maine
Barcelona + Valencia, Spain
Glacier National Park, Montana
The Southwest (Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Sedona, and others!)
Cartagena, Colombia
Washington D.C.
The Poconos, Pennsylvania
The White Mountains, New Hampshire
West Virginia
Woodstock, Vermont & Mad River Valley
Florence, Italy
Emilia Romagna, Italy (Bologna, Dozza, Brisighella, Ravenna, and others!)
Maui, Hawaii
Lake Geneva, Switzerland
San Diego, California
Heidelberg, Germany
Southern Maine (Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, York)
Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus, Switzerland
Austria (Salzburg, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, and Vienna)
San Francisco & Napa Valley, California
Oman (Muscat and surrounding villages and cultural sites)
San Marino
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Verona and Venice, Italy
Shanghai, China
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Quebec City, Canada
London and Windsor, UK
Anhui Province, China
Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia
Krakow, Poland
Munich, Germany
St. Petersburg, Russia
Alsace-Lorraine Region, France
Big Sur, California
Newport, Rhode Island
Granada, Spain

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About Jon Miksis

Award-winning Travel Writer • Founder of Global Viewpoint • 70+ countries visited • 10 Million+ readers

Since 2017, I’ve traveled 3–6 months a year, sharing detailed guides that help my readers travel smarter, deeper, and better. My work blends firsthand experiences — from U.S. road trips and cold-plunge cabins to Michelin-starred dining and business-class flights — with honest, independent reviews.

I’ve been hired by leading tourism boards in 7 countries across Europe, North America, and South America, as well as international travel brands. My travel tips and insights have been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Yahoo Travel, and The Boston Globe. I’ve personally reviewed 500+ hotels, retreats, and flight experiences — and I never recommend a place I wouldn’t return to myself.

I also save $5–10K per year on airfare using flight tools and 10+ travel credit cards, and I’ve invested over $100K into personal development through transformational retreats and coaching since 2021.

When I’m not road-tripping across the Northeast or writing guides for Global Viewpoint, you’ll find me cold plunging in local lakes, sipping espresso in quiet cafes in Vienna, or chasing fall foliage across New England. I split my time between exploring the world and soaking up life in Boston, my lifelong home base. Some of my favorite places I keep going back to? Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Italy, Greece, the Faroe Islands, Guatemala, California, Montana, Vermont, the UK, the Philippines, Argentina, the Caribbean, and coastal Maine in autumn.

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Hey, I'm Jon! Founder of Global Viewpoint

I’m an award-winning travel blogger, and I’m here to help you discover your inner explorer.

For 8 years, I’ve been a travel writer, content creator, and adventure junkie who’s visited 73 countries and 30 national parks (and counting). I travel for 3–6 months per year and my home base is Boston, MA!

I specialize in curated travel itineraries, epic bucket-list experiences, and off-the-beaten-path adventures...from chasing waterfalls in Iceland to hiking the Alps, trekking Patagonia, and road-tripping across New England. I’ve been featured in major publications including Forbes, HuffPost, Yahoo Travel, The Boston Globe, and more.

Together with my team, we provide expert reviews and curated guides on hotels, restaurants, airlines, retreats, and more.

Over the past 8+ years, I’ve helped over 10 million readers plan smarter, more meaningful trips through my site. I focus on places that spark awe...whether it’s a remote alpine lake, a hidden glamping dome, or a culturally immersive retreat.

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