Travel Trends 2024: Karachi, Baku And More, These Were The Most-Searched International Destinations This Year

1. Shahdag, Azerbaijan

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2. Landore, United Kingdom

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3. Karachi, Pakistan

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4. Gudauri, Georgia

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5. Gabala, Azerbaijan

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6. Genova, Italy

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7. Plan, Spain

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8. Stepantsminda, Georgia

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