5 Destinations you must visit in 2025

After multiple years as full-time travelers, we have our recommendations for 2025 ready for you! Be sure to put these countries on your shortlist for an unforgettable adventure.

Overview

Rent a camper and go to Lofoten in Norway

Winter or summer, you can choose here! We thought the south of Norway was beautiful, but if you drive further to these islands you will be blown away by the purity of nature. Winter features beautiful white mountains and incredibly beautiful northern lights, the combination of the white mountains and the green/blue light spectacle is truly magical! However, you will have to be able to withstand the cold because the temperatures mainly remain below minus.

Views from the hiking trail up Ryten, Lofoten
Views from the hiking trail up Ryten, Lofoten

Summer will amaze you with the most beautiful walks to the many mountain peaks in Lofoten. It is a unique landscape that we were able to discover with our camper and we would recommend it to everyone. There are also fun activities you can do! For example, you can go on a whale-watching tour at sea. If you’re lucky you might even see Orcas! 

The best time to visit the Lofoten Islands is the end of August, then you avoid the summer crowds and it gets dark again after the mid-summer nights. From September onwards the Northern Lights activity also increases.

Lofoten

A yellow illuminated tent on the beach with a mountain in the background and the northern lights in the sky during sunset on iKvalvika Beach
Northern Lights spectacle on Kvalvika Beach
The view over Henningsvaer from Festvagtind
The view over Henningsvaer from Festvagtind

Go on a road trip through Namibia

The two of us standing on both sides of a dead tree on a white clay ground. In the background you see a red sand dune and the sun shining right over the sand dune.
Deadvlei

Go on a road trip through versatile Namibia with a 4×4 and roof tent. Discover what the country has to offer in terms of nature and culture. Sleep at one of the world’s most beautiful campsites in the unique Spitzkoppe, where you can hike during the day and treat yourself to the most beautiful starry sky with a clear Milky Way at night.

When you think of Africa, you automatically think of animals. You will undoubtedly see them on this road trip! In Etosha National Park you can go on a safari and choose to drive yourself, or be driven, by the lions and elephants.

A close up shot of a lion with scars in his face.
There are approximately 750 lions in Etosha, ideal to go looking for them!
Sarah sitting on a big red rock under a natural stone bridge forming a natural frame to the red granite peaks of Spitzkoppe in the background.
Spitzkoppe arch

With “Deadvlei” and the dunes of Sossusvlei it certainly has an extra asset to be included in this list. But also drive along the coastline where the largest seal colony in the world is located or you can visit the cozy Swakopmund.

You can hear it already, Namibia is a country that should definitely not be missing from your bucket list for 2025!

The overall best time to visit Namibia is from May to October. During these winter months, you can expect more cool and pleasant temperatures and less rain as this period is dry season. It is also the best time for seeing wildlife, as there’s less vegetation so you’ll have better visibility.

The Milky Way and thousand of stars in a dark sky with the silhouette of a mountain in the bottom left corner
Stargazing in Spitzkoppe
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Must visit places in 2025

Meet paradise in Bali

Visit one of the hundreds of waterfalls in Bali, go diving in one of the most beautiful underwater worlds. Or relax on beautiful white beaches under a palm tree with a cocktail in your hand. The possibilities on this island are endless to spend your holiday. Be sure to check out our blog posts about Bali to help you decide what to do!

The best time to travel to Bali is October – November, at the end of the dry season and the start of the wet season. This means you will have plenty of sun during the day and sometimes a rain shower, which ensures that the waterfalls do not run dry!

Snorkeling with turtles at Turtle Beach in Gili Trawangan - Things to do in the Gili Islands
Snorkeling with turtles at Turtle Beach in Gili Trawangan.
Rice Field Trekking in Sidemen, Bali
Rice Field Trekking in Sidemen, Bali

Find the big 5 in South Africa

A Female lion laying on the road in Kruger National Park with a car in the background.
Female lion on the road in Kruger

The elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino and of course the lion. These are the big 5 of the animals, explore South Africa and visit national parks by 4×4. Whether you drive yourself or with a guide… it is a unique experience to get so close to these creatures in their natural habitat. In addition to these quests, this country has much more to offer! It has a unique culture and they know damn well what cooking is. Depending on the season, you can also go whale watching on the coast!

The best time to visit South Africa is from May to September as it can be slightly cooler.

Sarah die tegen een safari jeep leunt terwijl Cédric op de spotter stoel zit terwijl hij rondkijkt met een verrekijker tijdens een Game Drive met Rukiya Safari Camp
Tijdens een game drive met Rukiya Safari Camp in Greater Kruger
Sarah die voor een olifant wandelt in Knysna Elephant Park op de Garden Route
Een olifant in Knysna Elephant Park

Enjoy the sun in southern Europe

You can enjoy the sun, sea and beach all year round. You can come here for an adventurous or beach holiday. Both Portugal and Spain have unique things to offer. The Algarve in Portugal is definitely a destination you should consider, the rock formations above the sea are incredibly beautiful and there is a nice, peaceful atmosphere in this region. Don’t forget to taste the local ‘Pastéis de nata’!

Sevilla
Sevilla
Praia da Prainha
Praia da Prainha

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Last updated: September 24, 2024

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Last edited: 22/09/2024

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