How to Find Places to Visit

Find places to visit by reflecting on the locations that you've always wanted to explore. Talk to friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors about places they have enjoyed visiting. Browse through travel magazines for ideas and inspiration about new places to visit.   

1. Consider your lifelong interests. Think all the way back to your childhood years and reflect on places you have read and heard about. If you have an interest in learning about different cultures, new places to visit may include cultural excursions. An interest in exotic animals may take you to a location where you can go on a safari tour.

2. Discuss your travel plans with others. Your neighbor may have just returned from the city or country you are interested in and can give you ideas about specific towns and attractions to check out. Letting your relatives know that you're looking for a new place to visit may lead you to discover that you have family in an exotic location worthy of a vacation. 

3. Browse travel magazines. Print and online travel magazines expose you to a large number of locations. The articles are usually written by travelers who have been to the locations and have the inside story on the best spots to see and what to avoid.

4. Create a strategic travel plan. Finding new places to visit can also be approached with a more strategic approach. You might decide that you want to explore every country on a particular continent or see every neighborhood in a nearby town. 

5. Search the Internet. If you're all out of ideas, search online for places to visit. Choose specific search terms like "vacation spots for skiers" or "cultural tours Argentina." The clearer you are about your preferences and interests, the more quickly you can narrow down a place to visit.