14 Best of “The Best Places to Travel in 2025” (Jason’s Picks)

Do you ever get sucked into those “best places to visit” lists and start daydreaming about your next adventure? 

Same here! That’s why I decided to go through six of the top travel lists for 2025, pulling out 14 of my favorite destinations and highlighting why they’re worth a visit.

I share my thoughts on trending destinations, personal travel stories, and trip ideas that take you off the beaten path. Plus, you’ll hear some tips for planning your next adventure, whether it’s escaping the crowds or finding those hidden gems before they blow up.

What destinations are you most excited about? I'd love to hear about them, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

• Where to go to avoid the heat and crowds of summer destinations
• A travel regret that still sticks with me (and why you should go where I didn’t)
• A lovely slice of coastline you might want to visit before it explodes 
• The ancient pilgrimage network that’s been at the top of my bucket list
• A US city I’ve spent a lot of time in with a broken-down double-decker bus
• The coolest and perhaps nerdiest attraction I’ve visited that had me completely mesmerized
• A sexy Scandanavian 2-for-1 with a hiking trail that will reach into your soul
• A Central American colonial city that serves as the gateway to a “choose your own vibe” adventure
• A 4-5 day “why not” trip to inspire you to plan your own
• The best way to reverse engineer your travels this year
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
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• Conde Nast - 25 Places to Go
• Wanderlust - Good to Go list
• AFAR - 25 Places to Go
• NY Times - 52 Places to Go
• Nat Geo - Best of the World
• CNN - Where to Go
• Japan's Digital Nomad Visa

Want More?

• Top 7 Travel Trends for 2025 with Lyn Hughes
• How to Plan a Trip to Europe in 2025 with Lynne Nieman
• World’s Cheapest Destinations + Traveling Europe on a Budget (2025) with Tim Leffel

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