TikTok Made Me Do It: My Viral Travel Picks for 2025
Yes, I booked a whole flight because a stranger posted a 12-second video. And no, I have zero regrets.
Listen. I’ve always been a big believer in intuition and vibes—but TikTok? She’s now the co-pilot. Somewhere between GRWM’s and thirst traps, the algorithm whispered, “Book that flight, girl,” and well... here we are. If your FYP is anything like mine (a mix of ✨aesthetic travel inspo✨, chaotic packing videos, and the occasional ‘you need to heal’ tarot reading), then you already know: TikTok is the new TripAdvisor.
So here it is—my viral travel picks for 2025. The places TikTok made me obsess over, dream about, and plan full itineraries for. Some are already trending, others are about to pop off, and every single one is ✨main character energy✨.
Let’s get into it.
1. 🇲🇦 Marrakech, Morocco
Vibe: Bold colors, rooftop mint tea, riad luxury
Why It’s Trending: That one video of a girl in a flowing dress walking through Jardin Majorelle. You’ve seen it.
Marrakech is rich in culture, spice, and drama (in the best way). TikTok has been feeding us content of ornate tilework, bustling souks, and candlelit courtyard dinners—and I ate it up. Between the hammam spa rituals and sunrise hot air balloon rides over the desert, it’s giving “eat, pray, flirt.”
🧿 Val tip: Book a riad in the Medina for those dreamy courtyard shots. And yes—learn to haggle before you go.
2. 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan
Vibe: Zen garden realness meets Studio Ghibli
Why It’s Trending: That slow, quiet video of a Japanese tea ceremony paired with lo-fi beats. You felt peace through the screen.
Everyone’s been rushing to Tokyo, but Kyoto is the quiet older sister. Think bamboo forests, traditional ryokans, geishas gliding through alleyways, and matcha everything. If 2024 was chaos, Kyoto in 2025 is the reset button.
🍵 Val tip: Book a private kimono experience and go early to Fushimi Inari before the crowds and tripods take over.
3. 🇵🇹 The Azores, Portugal
Vibe: Iceland but warmer and cheaper
Why It’s Trending: The volcano hot springs + green crater lakes combo that makes you go “Wait… where is this?!”
This Portuguese island chain is low-key a wellness girlie’s paradise. Hike through lush trails, soak in steamy thermal waters, and sip wine while overlooking a literal volcanic caldera. TikTok is just catching on, which means now’s the time to go—before it becomes Coachella with hiking boots.
🌿 Val tip: Fly into São Miguel. Rent a car. And don’t skip the pineapple plantations. Yes, pineapples.
4. 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vibe: Spicy, soulful, and way more affordable than Europe
Why It’s Trending: A girl on TikTok said she lived here for a month on $1,000 and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.
Buenos Aires is sultry tango nights, buttery steak dinners, moody bookstores, and café culture that makes you feel like a mysterious expat with a secret. It's Europe with Latin heat and a seriously good currency exchange rate.
💃 Val tip: Go during their fall (March–May). It’s autumn there, and the vibes are chef’s kiss.
5. 🇦🇱 Albania’s Riviera
Vibe: Croatia’s cool cousin that hasn’t blown up (yet)
Why It’s Trending: That drone shot of Ksamil Beach that made everyone go “Wait, that’s Albania?!”
Albania is the sleeper hit of 2025. Crystal-clear waters, cliffside towns, and beach clubs without the €40 mojitos. Ksamil, Himarë, and Dhërmi are about to be all over your feed—mark my words. It’s the soft girl summer destination we didn’t know we needed.
🌊 Val tip: Combine it with a road trip through Montenegro for a Balkan moment that feels very curated but veryaffordable.
6. 🇰🇪 Nairobi + Maasai Mara, Kenya
Vibe: Safari, sustainability, and luxury with soul
Why It’s Trending: Black Travel TikTok is showing out—and we love to see it.
More creators are highlighting authentic, community-based experiences in Kenya, and I’m obsessed. Think ethical safari lodges, fashion-forward Nairobi, and the kind of cultural immersion that stays with you forever. Plus, Giraffe Manor is still that girl if you want breakfast with a long-necked friend.
🦒 Val tip: Book your safari for July–September to catch the Great Migration.
7. 🏝 The Maldives (but make it group trip energy)
Vibe: Luxury without loneliness
Why It’s Trending: Creators are ditching the honeymoon-only narrative and going with friends. Yes, please.
The Maldives is no longer just for couples whispering sweet nothings in overwater bungalows. TikTok said, “Go with your girls.” And it’s genius. Picture this: a villa with a slide, group floating breakfasts, sunset boat rides with champagne, and content for days.
🍾 Val tip: Look for all-inclusive, adults-only resorts with 3–4 star pricing—you’ll be surprised what you can get without dropping $15K.
Final Thoughts (aka Yes, TikTok Influenced Me & I’m Better for It)
Say what you will about social media, but TikTok has democratized travel inspo. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s showing us places that were once gatekept by glossy travel mags and expensive influencer trips.
And honestly? I’m here for it.
These viral picks are more than trends—they’re launchpads for your next great adventure. And if you're overwhelmed with choices, you know I’ve got you. I’ll turn those FYP dreams into a custom itinerary that’s totally you (minus the stress of figuring it all out alone).
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