Born On A Cusp

“Vietnam and Cambodia are so 2007,” so the New York Times begins its list of top places to visit in the coming year. “Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina’s next hot spot.”

New York Times’ list, The 53 Places to Go in 2008, ranks Laos — with its ancient temples and superb local cuisine, among others — the number one spot for what the editors call the “global nomads.”

Then there’s Lisbon, Tunisia, Mauritius, Miami, Maldives … and on and on. From ancient cities, to island beaches, desert countries, architectural wonders, and backpackers’ havens.

Of course, the usual caveat applies to this list: Preferences for travel, as in any other, are always subjective. What is interesting to one person may be dull for the other; what spells a lovely holiday for one could be a nightmare for another. In the end, we all have our own wish travel lists.