There’s a lot of buzz around minimalism right now, so why not take a minimalist approach to choosing where you go on your next globetrotting trip? When you’re visiting lots of different destinations around the world, you often don’t get to spend a long time in any of them, so picking out the essential highlights that will give you a flavor of the place all within 24 hours.
That is where these minimalist travel posters from Expedia are so helpful. They offer you the chance to see the absolute essential elements of 14 destinations from around the globe, allowing you to get in and out with great memories and an iconic photo to show for your time, with nothing wasted. The posters focus on the very best of local scenery, culture, entertainment and cuisine, helping you enjoy the real highlights without getting caught in tourist traps.
For example, if you’re in Buenos Aires in Argentina, the best place for a view and a photo is over Floralis Genérica in Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, while you can see just as many colors in the La Boca district. When it comes to food, the poster recommends asado, which is charcoal-BBQ’d beef and cured sausages, as well as dancing off the calories with a tango at a milonga.
Dubai is a destination that keeps adding more and more attractions almost every day, so you definitely need help narrowing it down. For a photo location, what else but the Burj al Arab, and the best spot to capture that iconic landmark is from Palm Jumeirah. The Burj Khalifa needs to be seen, of course, as who could resist the world’s tallest building? Eating spicy lamb and rice matchbous and going for a camel ride in the desert are the perfect way to enjoy the more traditional side of Dubai.
If you’re stopping off in Cuba for a taste of the Caribbean, you can get incredible photos in Old Havana while visiting the Museum of the Revolution to see Fidel Castro’s yacht. Oh, and his tank. You can sample authentic Cuban food like moros y cristianos and then take a ride in one of those famous old 1950s automobile taxis.
For a total change of scenery and pace, the Serengeti desert in Tanzania offers you the chance to see lions, cheetahs and leopards in the wild at the moru kopjes, as well as witnessing the incredible migration of 1.7 million wildebeest at the Mara River. For food options, there’s grilled nyama choma meats, while the night brings the opportunity to see hippos on safari.
There’s plenty more great tips from destinations as varied as Berlin, Cape Town and Siem Reap, where you can visit 800 year old temple Angkor Wat and eat kuy teav noodle soup at a floating village. Or there’s Varanasi in India where you can witness the Ganga Aarti fire ceremony and see pilgrims bathing in the River Ganges. So before you plan your next globetrotting adventure, check out Expedia’s minimalist posters for some inspiration.
