A BETTER TRAVEL LIST FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

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White towns, olive groves and local food, without Rome-level crowds.

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K A Z B E G I, G E O R G I A

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K H O N O M A, N A G A L A N D

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P A S I K U D A H, S R I L A N K A

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A L E N T E J O, P O R T U G A L

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F A R O E I S L A N D S, D E N M A R K

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Winter in Spiti offers stark landscapes, frozen rivers and far fewer visitors than summer.

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P A N T A G O N I A, C H I L E

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A BETTER TRAVEL LIST FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

White towns, olive groves and local food, without Rome-level crowds.

P U G A L I A, I T A L Y

K A Z B E G I, G E O R G I A

Mountains, wine culture and dramatic landscapes still under-visited.

K H O N O M A, N A G A L A N D

Village life, local food and traditions that you won’t find in guidebooks.

P A S I K U D A H, S R I L A N K A

Calmer alternative to the south, with great beaches and fewer tourists.

A L E N T E J O, P O R T U G A L

Hill towns, vineyards and long afternoons: ideal if you’re done rushing.

F A R O E I S L A N D S, D E N M A R K

Remote North Atlantic islands known for cliffs, hiking trails and dramatic weather, ideal to enjoy solitude and nature.

Winter in Spiti offers stark landscapes, frozen rivers and far fewer visitors than summer.

S P I T I, I N D I A

P A N T A G O N I A, C H I L E

Long trails, glaciers and landscapes that demand time and stamina.