Just a fun poll looking for suggestions of where to go on vacation in 2012. I like to experience places I haven't been before, new cultures. Relaxation isn't a big priority.
Although I haven't been to Nepal or Bhutan, I went to Tibet in June 2010. It was an amazing experience and probably my favorite place that I've visited. We went to the base camp at Mt. Everest which I would definitely recommend. I don't know how it is on the South side, but I imagine just as awe inspiring! If you need any suggestions for that particular place PM me! Enjoy planning and picking a place, that's always one of my favorite things!
I haven't been to India/Sri Lanka so would choose those two. I figure they would give me a nice introductlion to the region before going to more 'exotic' places like Bhutan/Tibet/Nepal
Out of all the choices I only been to Guatemala but Bhutan/ Tibet / Nepal sounds the most interesting for a 3 week vacation. India and Antartica are high on my list though!
Naturally, I am now tending toward a part of the world I wasn't even considering before... Africa. Safaris in Zambia and Tanzania, with a trip to Zanzibar to wind down before returning home.