Wandermust

WITH TRAVEL BACK ON THE AGENDA, NEW HOTELS IN EMERGING DESTINATIONS AWAIT

- GEMMA GREENWOOD

BELGRADE, SERBIA

Why now? One of the lesser-known European capitals, Belgrade has so much to offer. It is built on the confluence of two rivers, the Danube and Sava, which split the city into the traditional and more attractive Old Belgrade and New Belgrade, defined by its post-war brutalist architecture. With mid-century design and architecture increasing in popularity, the Serbian capital is proving a hit with Gen Z and Millennials looking to capture for their feeds. Amateur photographers will enjoy a visit to the ‘House of Flowers’ – a mausoleum to the divisive former communist leader of Yugoslavia, Marshal Tito. Although a rather unorthodox tourist attraction, the site, with its modern marble and glass architecture filled with tropical planting, its not too far removed from London’s Barbican and has proved a hit with the social media savvy.

Where to stay? Like its Old Town surroundings, Hotel Indigo Belgrade’s architecture will showcase the mishmash of cultures and styles reflecting the neighbourhood’s fascinating history that stretches back for millennia, when it opens in Q2. Sitting above luxury retail stores, the property features 44 boutique bedrooms that take their design inspiration from Doréol, the local district that wears its history on its sleeve with mix and match of styles. Use the hotel as a base to explore the grand Belgrade Fortress, Church of Saint Sava, Republic Square and in the evening, the National Theatre or the exciting nightlife with its booming indie scene.

PHU QUOC, VIETNAM