A new year means more opportunities to travel, as BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton has observed.

Travel demand has surged since the borders opened, with Booking.com data showing that inflation and a possible economic downturn aren't deterring people from wanting to get out and explore.

Megan Singleton says that this demand is encouraging for the industry and spotlights a few destinations she's planning on hitting in the coming months.

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