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title: 8 Design-Inspired Travel Destinations To Add To Your 2021 Itinerary
description: Get inspired for the traveling experiences for 2021, and the incredible places ready for you to visit!
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# [8 Design-Inspired Travel Destinations To Add To Your 2021 Itinerary](https://blog.indiewalls.com/10/30/2020-8-design-inspired-travel-destinations-to-add-to-your-2021-itinerary)

 Written by [Jhanay Williams](https://blog.indiewalls.com/author/jhanay-williams) | Nov 2, 2020 3:23:39 PM

*A few months ago, Indiewalls President, Ari Grazi, interviewed Raj Chandnani, the jet-setting Chief Development Officer at WATG in [an episode of Between Two Screens](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEJ-P8tBUjd/). They brought up a frequent question that has arisen over Zoom calls and outdoor drinks for many of us: “Where will you go when this is all over?”*

Some travel experiences seem virtually unimaginable, such as sweaty crowded clubs of Ibiza to bustling Vietnamese street markets. But other travel experiences might be possible next year, with many countries rolling out COVID-19 protocols for museums and cultural institutions in order for visitors to stay creatively inspired and safe. Here are our top design-focused destinations that we have in mind for future travel planning!

### **1. Beijing, China**

*Left: A traditional courtyard home*  
*Right: The top of CCTV Headquarters*

While many designers have flocked to Shanghai, China’s more commercialized city, Beijing holds a special place for many creatives and architects, where tradition meets contemporary design.  For a taste of ancient China, traverse through the city’s *hutongs*, old cobblestone lanes home to traditional Chinese courtyard residences. Interested in something more modern? Check out the CCTV Headquarters building, an iconic skyscraper that drapes the Beijing skyline.

### **2. Lagos, Nigeria**

*A local art dealer in Lekki Arts Market*

Home to rising design, branding, and architecture firms such as [DODO](https://dodo.ng/), [ATO Architects](https://atoarchitects.com/), and [Dá Design Studio](https://dadesign.studio/), all eyes are on Nigeria’s most innovative and creative city. Right outside of its commercial center, you can discover one-of-a-kind textiles, clothing, and artworks in the local markets, such as Balogun Market, the largest in the city.

 

### **3. Montmartre, Paris, France**

*A street view of Montmartre*

What’s not to love about Paris’s most iconic neighborhood? The romantic hillside village was home to many well-known modern and impressionist artists, including Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Suzanne Valadon, and more. This location still has an impact in the contemporary art world, with countless murals and graffiti found above the cobblestone streets.

 

### **4. Florentin, Tel Aviv, Israel**

*Photo by [The Way to Coffee](https://www.thewaytocoffee.com/specialtycoffeeblog/tel-aviv)*

Dubbed “The Brooklyn of Tel Aviv” this neighborhood is the hottest center for contemporary Israeli culture, nightlife, and street art. Find creative inspiration by walking through the store-lined streets, gallery hopping, and grabbing a *café hafuch* from a nearby coffee shop.

 

### **5. West Queen West, Toronto, Canada**

*Photo by [See Toronto Now](https://www.seetorontonow.com/explore-toronto/neighbourhoods/west-queen-west/)*

Toronto, the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario, is already known as one of the most diverse and culturally rich cities in the world, with over 200 ethnicities represented among its inhabitants. Its trendy West Queen West neighborhood is specifically known as the city’s art and culture district, with plenty of art galleries, shops, and boutique hotels to explore.

 

### **6. Mexico City, Mexico**

*Mexico City mural*

Mexico City is a must-see destination for established art and anthropological institutions. Spend the day museum-hopping at some of the most renowned art spaces in the western hemisphere, such as [Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo](https://muac.unam.mx/),[Museo De Arte Popular](https://www.map.cdmx.gob.mx/), and [Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes](http://museopalaciodebellasartes.gob.mx/).

 

### **7. Singapore**

*Left: Marina Bay Sands  
Right: Gardens By The Bay*

This tiny city-state is recognized as one of the most modern and developed cities in the world, with brilliantly designed architectural wonders, such as the futuristic [Gardens By The Bay](https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en.html), the soaring [Marina Bay Sands](https://www.marinabaysands.com/) (with the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool!), and [The National Gallery Singapore](https://www.nationalgallery.sg/), which contains the world’s largest collection of Asian and South Asian artwork.

 

### **8. Wynwood, Miami, Florida**

*A Street view of Wynwood*

The Wynwood neighborhood is one of Miami’s most vibrant and well-known art districts with an array of street art to see. During the 2020 lockdown, the community banded together to organize outdoor markets, gallery events, and socially-distanced dining, bringing in a new wave of art and murals to discover.

 

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