I found the best ‘travelmaxxing’ destination — city, beach and mountains all in one week

The country’s rich culture is on display at the many museums, in its carpet making, nature, and much more… (Picture: Sadie Whitelocks)

Flicking through my camera roll at the airport, it’s difficult to fathom everything I’d packed into less than a week.

There are shots of me soaking up the beach, living it up at a music festival, and checking into the luxurious confines of the Ritz-Carlton, then out on the streets of an ancient yet ultra-modern city.

The final images show me hiking through an untouched mountain landscape at sunrise, with not another person in sight.

Can you guess where I am yet?

You might assume I’d hopped over to one of Europe’s classic destinations that squeezes vibrant cities, majestic mountains ...