Jen Welch

There’s so much more to the Himalayas than its poster child, and the Annapurna Circuit is, in my opinion, Nepal’s most stunning, most culturally immersive, and ultimately most rewarding trail.

But every time I do make a return visit, I not only connect more deeply with the place I’m in, I also learn more about myself. If you’re avoiding a place simply because you’ve already been, allow me to change your mind.

Does Vietnam tickle your travel taste buds? If so, you’ve got great taste. This country is mesmerising and addictive (trust me, I’m on my fifth visit).

I’ve had friends tell me I’m too tight with my money, laughing at me for eating the same curry day in day out for months. But then I go away, and I’m enjoying the world, and they’re still at home spending as much on their Friday night out as I do on a week at a surf camp in Panama.

Antigua is like finding an old jumper that you haven’t worn for a while – it fits perfectly and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.

There are temples to wander, waterfalls to swim in, hikes through the jungle, bars and cafés to suit any taste, live music, colorful markets, the list goes on and on…

With world-class beaches on dreamy Zanzibar and wildlife to wow the likes of David Attenborough, Tanzania is a country like no other.

From hot springs to spring rolls, rolling rice terraces to volcano climbs at sunrise… need I continue? This place is awesome. Go.

One writer took on the Machame Route in Tanzania. Here’s what she learned, plus some vital advice, for climbing Kilimanjaro.