29 Places We’re Dying To See In 2013

Statistically speaking, there’s a pretty good chance that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel more — and better. However, promising it is one thing, and committing to actually jumping on a plane is quite another…especially when you're not the sort of person who's apt to shell out a ton of hard-earned cash for some canned, all-inclusive, Spring Break '04-type vacation.

What is your jet-set jam then? Let us paint you a picture. Imagine yourself discovering the next “Gangnam Style” in person a year before a billion other people do on YouTube. Or uncovering that little gem of a coffee shop before everyone else descends on its locally roasted beans. Or just laying back on a pristine beach with incomparable waves, before the rest of the world comes over and crowds its shores. Sounds enticing, no?

Well, to help you get to know our world a little better this year, we've curated a must-visit list of destinations — ranging from Spain’s new foodie capital to the coolest music festival in Nairobi to the newly welcoming Myanmar. Here are 29 off-the-beaten-path hot spots you can’t afford to miss in 2013. Better start saving those miles, now....