Each year, National Geographic’s crew of editors, adventurers, and photographers weighs in to forecast the latest must-see destinations.
Videos by TravelAwaits
As per usual, the publication focuses on natural wonders that inspire awe. However, there’s also a strong cultural and historic element to the selections. From cities that excel when it comes to street food to snow-blown corners of the world that are hard to reach to classic road trip routes, it’s a well-rounded and moving list that reminds us travelers just how little we’ve seen of the world.
Think you can name one of Nat Geo’s best places in the world? Dive into the full article of 25 destinations here, or read through the list below.
Nat Geo’s ‘Best Places in the World to Travel’
Natural wonders
- Dolomites, Italy
- North Dakota Badlands, USA
- Akagera National Park, Rwanda
- Black Sea Coast, Turkey
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
Regions:
- Quebec, Canada
- Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
- Basque Country, Spain
- Maui, USA
- Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico
Cities:
- Beijing, China
- Rabat, Morocco
- Hull, England
- Manila, Philippines
- Khiva, Uzbekistan
- Vancouver, Canada
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Oulu, Finland
- Guimarães, Portugal
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Medellín, Colombia
- Banff, Canada
Countries:
- Dominica
- South Korea
- Fiji
Other:
- Route 66 in Oklahoma, USA
