The Trans Dinarica trail, a brand-new cycling route through the Balkans, will be jumping right to the top of loads of 2024 bucket lists – for everyone from avid cyclists to those of us who just love a good view. The route will follow a corridor of national parks, meandering along the Adriatic coast, through forests and inland villages, with a place to eat a hearty local dinner and get a good night’s sleep at the end of each day’s ride. The trip's focus is on showcasing the beauty of the region sustainably, and there’ll be a whole host of mapping information and recommendations for services along your journey by the time it opens.
Forget ‘saving money’ in 2024. You know what your New Year’s resolution should be? Get out more. Do more stuff. See more of the world. Life is short, after all – and 2024 promises a tonne of unmissable festivals, art, food and music. There are openings and re-openings. Brand-new train routes criss-crossing countries and continents. Whacky places to party. And even if the cossie livs does have you tightening the purse strings, there are plenty of free and affordable events on this list, too.
So get your booking fingers at the ready: your 2024 bucket list awaits. This is our definitive guide to the coolest new things to do in the world next year. See you out there!
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