Previously reviewed “Top 10”-style travel lists:

• Top 10 Things to Do in 2012 – Lonely Planet – From snorkeling off Namibia’s protected coasts, to catching an eclipse from Australia’s outback; who needs new year’s resolutions when there are so many things to look forward to?
• 10 Taboo Tourist Destinations (And How to Visit Them) – Smarter Travel: Cuba, Burma and Afghanistan make the list of destinations; while some (like Burma) have recently opened up to more accessible tourism, others on the list require some pre-trip preparation to enter.  Suggestions and links are offered.