Your 20s are for rich dishes, late nights, and lazy, hazy mornings after.
Theres nothing like traveling in your 20s.
Consider this your new travel mood board.
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And one of the best ways to see these sights is on your own two feet.
Southeast Asia is incredibly welcoming, particularly for young backpackers.
Activities here are plentiful, from breathtaking volcano hikes inBalito world-class scuba diving inMalaysia.
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Its also easy to country-hop on budget airlines for shockingly low fares.
), and youll want to take advantage when exploring the citys various neighborhoods, like Shibuya and Shinjuku.
And its a foodies dream, with cheap, delicious street food options around every corner.
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The city is also home toattractionslike theFrida Kahlo Museumand the giant city park, Bosque de Chapultepec.
Either the Condesa, Roma Norte, or Polanconeighborhoodsmake a great home base for your stay.
Peruvian cuisine is known throughout the world as some of the best and healthiest on the planet.
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You haven’t tasted ceviche until youve been to one (or more) ofLimas cevicherias.
And its not just fresh fish: Even self-declared carnivores will find the quinoa in this country delectable.
Go on a street art tour.
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Visit the San Telmo market.
BothAucklandand Queenstown have emerged as a popular travel destinations for young people.
And not to mention, New Zealand is almost painfully beautiful.
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It has everything from mountains to rainforests to tropical beaches.
To the north, luscious waterfalls cascade through a verdant landscape.
In the South, huge craters in the desert give off the appearance of an otherworldly planet.
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Here, camping and stargazing are prime summertime activities.
Theres also an extensivehiking trailthat spans the entire country, which may appeal to the more adventurous traveler.
The northern region of the country is an unexpected delight and an ideal location for outdoorsy activities.
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First and foremost,Amsterdamseems to contain more bikes per square meter than it does people.
If theres one word for this country, its vibrant: vibrant culture, vibrant flavors, vibrant markets.
A tableaux of natural beauty and menageries of wildlife abound in this part of the planet.
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InBotswana, youre likely to get up close and personal with lions.
InKenya, the diverse landscape of the savanna is like something out of a childhood storybook.
And theres no better drive than thePacific Coast Highway.
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California is rife with scenic routes be itSan FranciscotoL.A.or a trip through wine country.
Or, opt for a wine country romp throughNapa Valley.
Pragueand Budapest are prime hot spots for college students and young people, particularly in the summer months.
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Thousands of hostels, bars, clubs, and cafes launch the gamut from dive-y to luxury.
Get Festive in Germany
With fairytale forests and elaborate celebrations, Germany is one for the books.
Or, consider visiting in the wintertime for a classic Christkindl market experience.
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Explore Nature in Slovenia
Fornature lovers, Slovenia is a country of boundless treasures.
(A word of warning: Beware of the local Slovenians definition of the phrase beginner-level hike.)
No matter where you end up, theres plenty of fun to be found.
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