The 2.0 traveler noteblog

UPDATE: the second part has been published!

Here is half of our own list of top destinations for 2010. Check the blog next week to see the other 5 destinations!

New Zealand

New Zealand is surrounded by a halo of coolness. No matter who you ask, everybody is going to tell you that New Zealand is great. A beautiful, clean and safe country with outstanding landscapes, friendly climate and a paradise for sports and adventure lovers. Besides New Zealanders are always on the top of life satisfactions surveys. Don’t you want to discover the essence of their way of life?

New Zealand to the World

South Africa

Just three words: FIFA World Cup. Yes, football. Probably this is going to be enough to bring South Africa to the top worldwide destinations this year. Home of one of the most picturesque cities in the world, Cape Town, South Africa it’s a majestic country where enjoy nature. Starting from Kruger National Park and its “Big Five” safari in the North and down to the Wild Coast in the South East, an area of isolated beaches and traditional rural villages.

Argentina

Pretty hard to choose where to go in a country that offers such a variety of experiences. Iguazu Falls or the Train to the Clouds in the North, a visit to the eastern city of Mendoza, the country’s wine capital. Maybe whale watching in the east coast or a flight over the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, also the main port for Antarctic expeditions. Argentina worth more than a single visit.

Palo Alto, San Francisco

We know, it’s not a typical holiday destination. But we’re techie people bootstrapping our startup and there is no place like Silicon Valley to meet other folks like us and share some good advices, attend to any of startup-related events that take place everyday or even to give a try to your fundraising strategies. Not a good year, though. While being there, you can enjoy cycling in the numerous parks and preserves that surround the city, practice water sports in the Bay Area or drive a mere 50km to the north to spend the day in San Francisco.

Scotland

Only have a week and want to make the most of it? Then visit Scotland. If you can make it in August you’ll get a surprise: Edinburgh Festival, the largest art and culture festival in the world. Then head to the North to explore the Highlands and enjoy the stunning landscapes and local gastronomy. Back to South, stop a day in Glasgow and relax listening music in any of the city’s live-music venues. Next day make your way to Western Isles: Arran, Skye or Coll, just to name a few. And please, don’t forget to try haggis! :-)

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