Canada’s first national park was discovered on the slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1883. Today, Banff is one of the world’s number one destinations, pulling in millions of visitors every year with its range of activities and stunning views.

The South Korean capital offers historic sites dating back to the 14th century and fashionable boutiques for gadget-savvy youths. There are also tiny neighborhoods of traditional cottages to explore, alongside palaces and museums and a 24/7 nightlife.

Via Dinarica is a hiking trail, connecting natural and cultural sights in Dinarids. It is recognized and acknowledged as a great chance and potential for development, especially for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pictured: A hiker on the peak of Matorac in the Dinaric Alps of central Bosnia and Herzegovina,

China's Chengdu city is known for its for it famed specialties: hot-and-sour rice noodles and steamed dumplings, which can be seen being rustled up above in the city's downtown area. Praised as the centre of Sichuan cuisine, foodies should flock to Chengdu in China - 'city of gastronomy'. In the city's surrounding countryside you can also see pandas.

Blanketed in trees and parks, Hamburg is one of Europe’s greenest cities. And the former warehouse district is being transformed into an übermodern place to live, work, and play.

India's stunning national parks feature a host of wildlife - including the tiger - which thanks to these parks is starting to rise in numbers. Although it is rare to see a tiger during a trail, there are often elephants and monkeys to see. Above a four-year-old tigress (Panthera tigris tigris) has returned to the cave where she was born to have her first litter.

Madrid offers a rich range of activities and culture - form 16th-century cobblestoned streets around Plaza Mayor to the über-trendy boutiques of Chueca. Along its glorious boulevard you'll find three of the world’s greatest art museums, including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, which exhibits the work of contemporary artists such as Japanese art star Yayoi Kusama.

Historic Moscow, Russia, emerged as a top European city to visit next year. The Russian capital hosts building steeped in communist austerity and laden in capitalist indulgence. The city offers a huge wealth of culture and history, from the city's colourful Red Square to the modern new Moscow-City, the Russian capital is crammed with artistic, historic, and otherwise sacred sites.

Papua New Guinea offers an abundance of beautiful colours and sights on this tropical nation. A patchwork of mountains, jungles, and swamplands, the country is home to some 700 Papuan and Melanesian tribes, each with its own language. Most of the inhabitants are subsistence farmers, although some grow cash crops.

In Switzerland’s Canton Uri, visit in time for the Désalpe festival, which is the cattle’s annual autumn descent from summer mountain pastures. It is the seasonal droving of grazing livestock before winter sets in and is a traditional farming practice thought to date back as far as 3,000 BC. The area also boasts numerous adrenaline-filled activities. In Switzerland’s Canton Uri, visit in time for the Désalpe festival, which is the cattle’s annual autumn descent from summer mountain pastures.

This almost urban wilderness, tucked in a curve between the ocean and the Chugach foothills, is a favorite stop for migratory birds. Eagles soar overhead while waterfowl nest amid vividly green grasses. Two boardwalks get you closer to the birdlife as well as spawning salmon and wandering moose.

The cool Cloud Forests are more lush and cooler than lowland Rainforests. These natural wonders offer an incredible view into Ecuador's wildlife.

The American state offers lively cities, a relaxing coastline and breathtaking mountain scenery. Within the beautiful skyline of Atlanta you’ll have access to the world’s largest aquarium and even see the world’s largest collection of Coke memorabilia at the World of Coca-Cola. Pictured: Piedmont Park, Atlanta.

Under the natural wonders category, Kauai, Hawaii, is rated highly on the prestigious bucket list. The island, praised for its beautiful performance in Jurassic Park, is coated in incredible canyons, hiking trials and inspiring cliff edges. Pictured: Tourists and visitors gather to watch the sunset at Poipu Beach of Kauai, Hawaii. 

With 7,000 years of history, there is plenty to see in Malta, with its beautiful beaches - like Sliema beach in Valletta (above) - ancient ruins and varied nightlife. The Maltese Islands have been described as one big open-air museum. Pictured: Valletta.