Top 20 cities to visit in your 20s

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This award-winning city is a classic mix of natural outdoor adventure with world-class city landscape. Definitely make the trip to this beautiful North American city — you won’t regret it — and fall in love with Vancouver’s local foods, unique spas and exiting adventures.

Make sure to visit: English Bay Inukshuk, Vancouver Foodie Tours, Burnaby Village Museum

Suggested adventure: Skiing at Mt. Seymour

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Enjoy authentic Japanese food by taking an adventure all the way to Tokyo! Be prepared, though, for a culture shock if you’re not used to different cultures. But this city has so much history and beauty to offer that the adventure is worth it. Meditate in a traditional Japanese garden and attend a tea ceremony to get a taste of the rich culture for which Japan is known.

Make sure to visit: Komei Nakamura Ariake restaurant, a Sumo match, a wadaiko performance (Japanese drums)

Suggested adventure: Tour of Mystical Spots

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As the capital of Denmark, there is a blend of a modern lifestyle with a rich history, which gives way to a well-balanced experience. The Round Tower is a must-see while in the city. What used to be a library and observatory now gives tourists and locals a great view of the entire city.

Make sure to visit: Danish National Museum, the Round Tower, Noma restaurant

Suggested adventure: LEGO Store!

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Be transported to a city full of excitement, culture and art. From the international electronic music scene to the fantastic shopping, Barcelona is a great city to visit. A trip with an electric nightlife combined with traditional Spanish food, museums and, don’t forget, the beautiful beaches will definitely be unforgettable.

Make sure to visit: The open-air museum of art in Eixample, Parc del Laberint, ABaC restaurant and hotel

Suggested adventure: the Chocolate Tour

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Ah, London. Don’t forget to pack a rain jacket, and be prepared to walk a lot! London, a city filled with iconic architecture and culture, is another traditional bucket-list destination. As a tourist, you’ll find yourself walking through the streets of the greater London area and leaving all your troubles behind you.

Make sure to visit: Westminster Tower, Buckingham Palace, Harry Potter World, Dirty Burger

Suggested adventure: Old Spitalfields Market

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There is plenty to do in the land down under — snorkeling in Byron Bay, seeing a show at the iconic Sydney Opera House, exploring the Aboriginal culture. You won’t be bored on your next adventure to Australia.

Make sure to visit: The Boathouse, Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art

Suggested adventure: Picnic on Cockatoo Island

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Visit Prague and you’ll find yourself traveling to other European countries with ease. This central European city is filled with interesting architecture and fountains just waiting to be discovered. In between exploring the city, don’t forget to experience authentic Czech cuisine.

Make sure to visit: Mlsnej Kocour restaurant, Botanical Gardens, Zoological Garden

Suggested adventure: The Story of Prague Castle exhibition

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Have a taste for something different? Fly down to South Africa for your next adventure, and surf the waves of Cape Town. A unique experience of culture, nature and organic, down-to-earth people awaits you.

Make sure to visit:Savory Cabbage, Durbanville Nature Reserve, Cape Town Diamond Museum

Suggested adventure: Ginkgo Spa and Wellness Group

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If Amsterdam isn’t already on your bucket list of destinations, it should be. This city is filled with coffee houses, the most-friendly people, amazing art, bicycles and an abundance of experiences waiting to be had.

Make sure to visit: Anne Frank House, Red Light District, The Pancake Bakery

Suggested adventures: Tours at the Cheese and Clog and Heineken factories

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