The first country on Lonely Planet’s list is the African country of Cameroon. The country celebrates its 65th anniversary of independence in 2025, promising to provide a destination of celebration and overdue, well-deserved attention. Cameroon offers unspoiled beaches like Kribi, home to golden sand, waterfalls and lined with palm trees and cities including Douala and Yaounde which pulse with an eclectic soundtrack drawn from the dancy-heavy rumba rhythms of Central Africa.