20 places to visit in your 20's

Rochelle Gore. Thursday May 30th, 2013.

 

1. New York City, New York



The New York City Skyline. Source

The city that never sleeps. Times Square and Central Park are musts for any young traveller.

2. Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain. Source

Home to La Merce Festival, a week-long party celebrating Catalan culture, Barcelona is a hub of passion. Any trip to Barcelona calls for a fling with a flamenco

3. Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Harbour Bridge. Source

 

With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Sydney is the perfect place to visit when you're young. The view from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge should be experienced at least once in your life.

4. Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia. Source.

 

A trip to Bali is a rite of passage for any 20-something. Purchasing a Bintang singlet, visiting the monkey temple in Uluwata and having a night out in Kuta are all necessary experiences to have in Bali with your friends.

5. San Jose, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica. Source.

 

San Jose is a city full of life. Buy some fresh produce from the Central Market then have a picnic with all your friends in La Sabana.

6. Cancun, Mexico

Cancun, Mexico. Source

 

Cancun is the place to party the night away with your friends. Most nightclubs have a single fee for entry and drinks all night. The City nightclub is a must.

7. London, England

The Thames. Source

 

Hop on a red double decker bus and take in all the sights around London. Try to make a guard at Buckingham Palace laugh, take a picture on Abbey Road and visit Kings Cross to truly experience the best London has to offer.

8. Paris, France

Paris at night. Source

 

A trip to Europe is not complete without a visit to the City of Love. Paris offers many attractions outside of the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. A cabernet show at the Moulin Rouge is a must in Paris.

9. Munich, Germany

Oktoberfest. Source

Home to the famous Oktoberfest, Munich is the place to be in late September. 16 days of celebrating beer, what more could a 20-something want in life?

10. Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Red Light District. Source

Though there is a list of traditional things to see, Amsterdam is infamous for one thing. The Red Light District. Have a cheeky visit to the District with your friends and experience the fun side to Amsterdam.

11. Berlin, Germany

The Berlin skyline. Source

 

Berlin is home to the Absinth Depot, which has finally become legal after many years. Sometimes known as the 'green fairy', tastings of this disgustingly strong alcohol are available.

12. Las Vegas, America

The Las Vegas strip. Source

Las Vegas is infamous for nights of epic partying with your friends. Drink too much, gamble too much and do something you'll regret with your friends in this crazy city.

13. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro. Source

Visit Rio de Janeiro during Carnival where the country stops for a week and there are festivities day and night. Carnival is huge, drawing nearly 5 million people each year.

14. Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos' coastline. Source

Visit Mykonos' famous nude beaches with your confident friends and drink on their pristine beaches to have a packed holiday filled with parties.

15. Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin coastline. Source

 

Dunedin has some of the best slopes in the world. Take a trip here during June-September for some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world.

16. Boryeong, South Korea

The Boryeong Mud Festival. Source

 

Boryeong hosts the annual Mud Festival each summer. The festival attracts millions of people who experience mud pools, mud slides, mud prisons and mud skiing competitions.

17. Ivrea, Italy

The Battle of the Oranges. Source

 

Home to the largest food fight in Italy, the Battle of the Oranges, Ivrae is the city to visit to experience a crazy, out of control food fight.

18. Ibiza, Spain

Cala Bassa beach, Ibiza. Source

Ibiza is the clubbing capital of the world, and a definite must-visit for any 20-something. Dance the night away with your friends in their many clubs.

19. New Orleans, America

Revellers at Mardi Gras. Source

Every year, New Orleans hosts one of the biggest parties in the world, Mardi Gras. Head to the French Quarter in early March to party with millions of other people.

20. Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand

Full Moon Party. Source

30,000 people descend on Koh Pha Ngan every full moon for an epic all night party. Head to the Full Moon Party at least once in your life to experience a crazy night of partying, dancing and drinking with your friends.