No matter what corners of the globe you’ve reached before any of your friends, you’ve likely found one thing there upon arrival: Germans. Somehow, they manage to get everywhere first. Since August is Europe’s biggest vacation month, we checked in with Hauser Exkursionen in Munich to find out where Volk are going this year—so that we know where to book for 2011.

NAMIBIA: Alternative safari destination for those who've done the South Africa-Zambia circuit.

LIBYA: Former Qaddafi citadel now open to lovers of wind sand, and stars. Especially sand.

ARMENIA: Mini mountainous nation is current bragging-rights champ among Deutschlanders. You heard it here first!—Caroline Hirsch