{"id":211054,"date":"2024-01-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livemintnewstoday.com\/20-of-the-coolest-travel-adventures-for-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-01-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:00:00","slug":"20-of-the-coolest-travel-adventures-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livemintnewstoday.com\/20-of-the-coolest-travel-adventures-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"20 of the coolest travel adventures for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b>This page is a portal.\u00a0<\/b>No, really, it is: Our annual Best of the World feature is a gateway to the streets of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/paris\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paris<\/a>, the snowy Caucasus Mountains of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/georgia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia<\/a>, the ancient rock art of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/algeria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Algeria<\/a>. To help us engage with places more deeply and meaningfully, we drew on National Geographic\u2019s global community of experts to create the following ranked list of 20 great adventures for 2024. Read on and you\u2019ll discover that this page is also a celebration\u2014of travel\u2019s power to transform us and our connections with one another.<\/p>\n<h2>#1: Go on horseback safari in Kenya<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Guide Hamprey Mweterwa (center on white horse) leads a group on a safari in Kenya\u2019s Borana Conservancy. Visitors to Borana might encounter zebras, leopards, impalas, elephants, and the area\u2019s population of 200 rhinos\u2014a relative of the horse.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Nichole Sobecki, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Nichole Sobecki, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>A safari in Africa usually conjures an image of mud-spattered 4&#215;4 vehicles bouncing through the bush. But there\u2019s another way to travel: on horseback.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although horse safaris originated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/kenya\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kenya<\/a> in the 1970s, they\u2019re a perfect fit for today\u2019s growing number of travelers looking for more engaging, sustainable wildlife encounters. At the 32,000-acre <a href=\"http:\/\/borana.co.ke\/riding-wild\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Borana Conservancy<\/a>, two stables house thoroughbreds and ex-polo ponies for riders of all skill levels. Visitors can book half-day, full-day, or overnight rides. July through September is the prime time to go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ambientVideo\">\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineVideo\" aria-label=\"Silent Video for Safari Sizzle\">\n<div class=\"SingleVideo\">\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Photographer Nichole Sobecki goes on a horseback safari in Kenya\u2019s Borana Conservancy. \u201cYour horse is a translator,\u201d she says. \u201cImmersed in the wild, your calm, joy, surprise, and fear flow together.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Video by Nichole Sobecki, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Video by Nichole Sobecki, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since wildlife perceive equines as just another animal, exploring the landscape atop a horse makes for an intimate experience. \u201cTo journey on horseback is to break down the walls\u2014meant to protect but also to separate\u2014between oneself and the natural world,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholesobecki.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nichole Sobecki<\/a>, a photographer and equestrian who\u2019s ridden in Borana. \u201cYour horse is a translator, responding to the low growl of the lion, the soft scent of a herd of elephants.\u201d A horse\u2019s ears are an advance warning system, she says, helping knowledgeable guides navigate routes.<\/p>\n<h2>#2: Run an Olympic marathon in Paris<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Silhouettes of runners pass in front of the Eiffel Tower during the 45th edition of the Paris Marathon\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">The Paris Olympics 2024 marathon route will pass the Eiffel Tower (seen here during the 45th Paris Marathon, in April 2022) as part of the official 26.2-mile loop from the French capital city to Versailles and back. The route is inspired by the Women\u2019s March in 1789, a pivotal moment of the French Revolution.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Sameer Al-Doumy, AFP\/Getty Images\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Sameer Al-Doumy, AFP\/Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the first time, members of the public will be able to run their own marathon during the <a href=\"http:\/\/paris2024.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2024 Summer Olympics<\/a>, in Paris, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/france\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">France<\/a>, just one initiative aimed at creating a more inclusive Games.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Slated to be held the evening of August 10, between the men\u2019s and women\u2019s official races, the <a href=\"https:\/\/parisjetaime.com\/eng\/article\/paris-2024-a-marathon-for-all-a873\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marathon for All<\/a> will allow 20,024 qualifying lottery winners on the 26.2-mile route that links Paris and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/world-heritage\/article\/versailles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Versailles<\/a>, a loop beginning at the H\u00f4tel de Ville (City Hall) and passing through nine arrondissements before finishing at Les Invalides on the banks of the Seine. Before or after the big event, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paris2024.org\/en\/paris-2024-marathon\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">learn the route<\/a> to follow in their tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>#3: Ski tour UNESCO sites in Georgia<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ambientVideo\">\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineVideo\" aria-label=\"Silent Video for MM10091_230330_00446 Ski Georgia\">\n<div class=\"SingleVideo\">\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">A skier descends a peak above Ushguli, a UNESCO-listed community of villages nestled in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Video by Matic Oblak and Ciril Jazbec, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Video by Matic Oblak and Ciril Jazbec, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Long a means of transportation, exploration, and hunting, skiing is still a way of life in the mountainous republic of Georgia. Now visitors can enjoy some of the nation\u2019s best backcountry skiing in the Caucasus with the help of outfitters such as <a href=\"https:\/\/svanetiski.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Svaneti Ski<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/georgiaskitouring.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia Ski Touring<\/a>. In Svaneti, excursions may lead skiers through panoramic Gvibari Pass or to medieval Ushguli villages, among the highest continuously inhabited in Europe. The best times to experience this are December to April.<\/p>\n<h2>#4: Bear watch in Katmai National Park<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brown bears (Ursus arctos) graze on sedge grass in Hallo Bay in Alaska's Katmai National Park\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Brown bears graze in Hallo Bay, in Alaska\u2019s Katmai National Park. The bay\u2018s grassy meadows are a popular spot for bear-watching tours from June through September.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Acacia Johnson, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Acacia Johnson, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/alaska\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/national-parks\/article\/katmai-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Katmai National Park<\/a> is home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world. Far from the crowded viewing platforms of the Brooks Camp Visitor Center, a guided trip along the Katmai coast with outfitters like <a href=\"https:\/\/goseebears.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AK Adventures<\/a> reveals a different side of the park.<\/p>\n<p>Here, the bears feast on a diversity of foods: sedges, grasses, razor clams, salmon. \u201cFor me, seeing a single brown bear in the wild is meaningful because it is a sign that the landscape is healthy enough to support it,\u201d says Alaska photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acaciajohnson.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Acacia Johnson<\/a>, a frequent National Geographic contributor.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#5: Hear legendary live music in Kyoto<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A singer on stage rocks out with a guitar\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Kyoto\u2019s fierce musical individuality includes a proud tradition of Japanese punk rock. Here, Roccon, a hardcore punk band, performs at Socrates, an underground club near the Imperial Palace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Ben Weller\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Ben Weller<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Guidebooks speak of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/kyoto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kyoto<\/a> as frozen in time, with hushed temples and meditative gardens. But after hours, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/japan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Japan<\/a>\u2019s former imperial capital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/alternative-kyoto-japan-culture-capital-hotspot-for-live-music\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reveals a live music scene<\/a> that can be loud and irreverent. At venues like <a href=\"http:\/\/www2.odn.ne.jp\/jittoku\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jittoku<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kyotofield.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Field<\/a>, rock, swing, and even Irish music echo into the night. Whatever you\u2019re into, from jazz to punk, there\u2019s a community to share your jam. \u201cThis is what happens in Japan when the mask comes off,\u201d says Kyoto guide Van Milton.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#6: Cruise an epic river in Colombia<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A view down onto the Magdalena River\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">The majestic Magdalena River is at its narrowest near San Agust\u00edn, Colombia. But new small-ship cruises take in the landscapes, birdlife, and villages along the vital waterway\u2019s wider stretches.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Florence Goupil, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Florence Goupil, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>About 80 percent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/colombia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Colombia<\/a>\u2019s population lives in the river basin of the Magdalena, which flows for nearly a thousand miles from the Andes to the Caribbean. AmaWaterways\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amawaterways.com\/Colombia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new cruises<\/a> on the river\u2014said to be the first by a major cruise operator\u2014take seven-night trips from Cartagena via Momp\u00f3s to Barranquilla. Stops at colonial towns, performances of <i>vallenato\u00a0<\/i>and <i>cumbia<\/i> music, and visits to a stilt-house village highlight the region\u2019s culture along this mighty waterway.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#7:\u00a0<\/b>Road trip Route 66 in New Mexico<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A ballon festival in Albuquerque at dusk\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Drive Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the first week in October to experience the city\u2019s annual International Balloon Fiesta, the world\u2019s largest gathering and launching of hot-air balloons.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Steve Winter, Nat Geo Image Collection\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Steve Winter, Nat Geo Image Collection<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>For nearly a century, Route 66 has beckoned to travelers. A trip along the Mother Road through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/new-mexico\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexico.org\/route66\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hits timeless landmarks<\/a>, such as quirky motels and curio shops in and around Tucumcari and symbolic etchings in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/petr\/index.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Petroglyph National Monument<\/a>. In Gallup\u2014mentioned as one of the places to \u201cget your kicks\u201d in Nat King Cole\u2019s 1946 hit song \u201cRoute 66\u201d\u2014you can take in performances featuring Zuni, Lakota, and Din\u00e9 (Navajo) dancers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some 18 miles of the highway traverse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/albuquerque\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Albuquerque<\/a>, the longest urban interlude of the route in the United States. And it\u2019s getting a half-million-dollar glow-up with the ongoing restoration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/why-neon-lights-are-glowing-again-across-the-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">vintage neon signs<\/a> along Central Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While cruising down the brightened strip, stop at the new <a href=\"http:\/\/wccdg.org\/route-66-visitors-center\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">West Central Route 66 Visitor Center<\/a><i>,<\/i> with its museum and outdoor amphitheater. The center will host events like lowrider car shows, drive-in movies, and artisan markets.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#8: Explore ancient art in Algeria<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A guide, wearing the traditional robes and shesh headscarf of the nomadic Tuareg tribe, stands on an outcrop at Adrit.\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Sandstone formations, dunes, and ancient rock art fill Tassili n\u2019Ajjer National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Algerian Sahara.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Matjaz Krivic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Matjaz Krivic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Algeria is home to Africa\u2019s largest national park, which holds one of the world\u2019s greatest concentrations of ancient rock art. Tassili n\u2019Ajjer National Park is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/algeria-rock-art-prehistoric-sahara-petroglyphs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a geologic wonderland<\/a> of sandstone towers, arches, and sculpted outcrops. But these rock forests are only half the story.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Neolithic herders and hunter-gatherers carved 15,000 petroglyphs here, including images of elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. These animals are more commonly associated with sub-Saharan Africa\u2014a hint that this arid wilderness was once a grassland crisscrossed by waterways. Five- to seven-day guided tours with <a href=\"http:\/\/fancyalgeria.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fancy Yellow<\/a> take in the most spectacular works of Tassili\u2019s art, like the \u201cCrying Cows,\u201d engraved at the base of a stone pinnacle 7,000 years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Travelers with more time might want to combine a trip to Tassili with a visit to the Algerian Sahara\u2019s other great geologic marvel: the extraordinary mountain range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.africa\/listing\/ahaggar-national-park\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ahaggar National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>#9: Dive with sharks in Western Australia<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">A juvenile whale shark glides over Ningaloo Reef, in Western Australia, where these gentle giants congregate annually.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Kiliii Y\u00fcyan, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Kiliii Y\u00fcyan, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stretching almost 700 miles along the Indian Ocean north of Perth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/australia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Western Australia\u2019<\/a>s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiascoralcoast.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Coral Coast<\/a> is studded with natural wonders. But <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1369\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ningaloo Reef<\/a> is the star. Here, you can dive with giants: Some 300 to 500 whale sharks<i>,\u00a0<\/i>one of the largest congregations on Earth, gather along the reef each year between March and July. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiascoralcoast.com\/see-do\/swim-ningaloo-whale-sharks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ethical outfitters<\/a> ensure divers give the sharks space and avoid feeding them or using flash photography.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Even more megafauna abound from July to October, when about 40,000 humpback whales migrate along the Coral Coast. You can also commune with more than 10,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/where-to-see-dugong-mermaid\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dugongs<\/a> in Shark Bay or swim with manta rays at Coral Bay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>#10: Hike a volcano in Panama<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ambientVideo\">\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineVideo\" aria-label=\"Silent Video for MM10148_230828_00044 La India Dormida Panama\">\n<div class=\"SingleVideo\">\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">La India Dormida hike is one of the most popular trails around Panama\u2019s extinct El Valle de Ant\u00f3n volcano.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Video by Rose Marie Cromwell\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Video by Rose Marie Cromwell<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A sustainability leader, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/panama\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Panama<\/a> recently launched its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.travel2latam.com\/news-65547-tourism-authority-of-panama-and-the-ministry-of-the-environment-launch-1000-km-of-trails-project\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c1,000 Kilometers of Trails\u201d project<\/a>, which seeks to bring outdoor recreation and green tourism to rural communities and protected areas.<\/p>\n<p>First out of the gate is the <a href=\"https:\/\/venalvalle.com\/directorio\/listado\/ruta-de-la-caldera\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ruta de la Caldera<\/a>, a system of five trails around the extinct Valle de Ant\u00f3n volcano<i>.<\/i> The treks take in waterfall-speckled landscapes, according to photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosemariecromwell.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rose Marie Cromwell<\/a>, who hiked sections of the Ruta de la Caldera over five days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were some spectacular views on top of the volcanic crater\u2014interesting land formations covered in so much green,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#11: Catch the eclipse at Niagara Falls<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Niagara Falls, a boat of tourists, and a rainbow as seen from Niagara Falls, Ontario\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Rainbows arc over Niagara Falls, as seen from the Canadian side. A Niagara City Cruise gives visitors a close-up look at the cataract, which lies in the path of totality during the April 8 solar eclipse in North America.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Patrick Gorski, NurPhoto\/Getty Images\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Patrick Gorski, NurPhoto\/Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Directly in the path of totality, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/niagara-falls-ontario\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niagara Falls<\/a> will offer views of a total solar eclipse, which won\u2019t occur again in the contiguous U.S. until 2044. For about three and a half minutes, beginning at approximately 3:18 p.m. on April 8, the sky will darken over the thunderous cataract as the moon crosses between Earth and the sun.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallsusa.com\/2024-solar-eclipse\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. side of the falls<\/a>, Terrapin Point, Prospect Point, and the Observation Tower will be prime viewing areas (if clouds stay away). From the Canadian side, an excellent vantage point is Table Rock. A side bonus: The sunny-day rainbow that hovers above the falls will become pink.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>#12: Trek a glacier in Chile<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ambientVideo\">\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineVideo\" aria-label=\"Silent Video for MM9873 Aerial of Exploradores Glacier\">\n<div class=\"SingleVideo\">\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Chile has the third largest continental ice extension, after only Antarctica and Greenland. Sustainable tourism outfitters can guide visitors on hikes to glaciers, such as Exploradores, in Laguna San Rafael National Park.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Video by Francisco Rhodes and Tamara Merino, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Video by Francisco Rhodes and Tamara Merino, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In Patagonian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/chile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chile<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rutadelosparques.org\/en\/parque-nacional-laguna-san-rafael\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Laguna San Rafael National Park<\/a>, visitors can trek atop the Exploradores Glacier, taking in a panorama of pale blue ice massifs and glacial waterways. Some 17,300 glaciers still cover Patagonia\u2019s ice fields, but rising temperatures are rapidly melting them. Climate scientists say <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/premium\/article\/chile-glaciers-tourism-climate-crisis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sustainable tourism<\/a>, such as hikes with outfitters like <a href=\"http:\/\/valleleones.cl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Turismo Valle Leones<\/a><i>,<\/i> supports local communities and inspires travelers to learn more about how to protect glaciers.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#13: Step back in time on Menorca<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"the archeological site of Naveta des Taudons lit up by a sky of stars\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Stars glitter above Naveta des Tudons, Menorca\u2019s most famous burial monument. It\u2019s just one of over a thousand sites on the island built by the Talayotic culture in the Iron Age.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Sebasti\u00e1n Iturralde\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Sebasti\u00e1n Iturralde<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/spain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spain<\/a>\u2019s Balearic Islands are best known for the jet-set beach destinations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.co.uk\/topic\/locations\/earth\/europe\/spain\/comunitat-autonoma-de-les-illes-balears\/ibiza\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ibiza<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/mass-tourism-has-troubled-mallorca-spain-for-decades-can-it-change-coronavirus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mallorca<\/a>. But quiet, less developed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/weekend-menorca-quiet-beauty-balearics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Menorca<\/a> has a unique mother lode: The archipelago\u2019s greatest repository of ancient architecture.<\/p>\n<p>In an area of just 270 square miles, Menorca has a total of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/menorcas-houses-of-the-dead-reveal-these-ancient-secrets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1,574 inventoried archaeological sites<\/a>, ranging from the foundation blocks of small dwellings to well-preserved village centers that existed long before the Roman Empire. Most striking are the <i>navetas,\u00a0<\/i>megalithic tombs dating back to 1600 B.C.; <i>talayots,<\/i> watchtowers built from mortarless blocks of limestone; and<i>\u00a0<\/i><i>taulas,<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i>shrines exclusive to Menorca that evoke Stonehenge pillars. These remnants of the Talayotic Menorcan culture, the first civilization to inhabit the island, have now been inscribed on <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1528\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage List<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The open-air monuments are easy to visit; the island\u2019s Me-1 road passes by some of the best-preserved sites, including the settlements of Talat\u00ed de Dalt, Naveta des Tudons, and Taula de Torretrencada.<\/p>\n<p>Reenter the 21st century at the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hauserwirth.com\/locations\/25040-menorca\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hauser &amp; Wirth gallery<\/a> in the picturesque town of Mah\u00f3n. Housed in repurposed 18th-century hospital buildings, the cultural venue presents contemporary art exhibits and has an outdoor sculpture trail with works by Louise Bourgeois and Joan Mir\u00f3.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#14: Ride classic rails in Scotland<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A view from inside the Royal Scotsman as it drives through the Highlands\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Departing Edinburgh from April through October, the elegant Royal Scotsman train leads to Highlands adventures such as wild swimming, foraging, hiking, and whisky tasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph courtesy Belmond\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph courtesy Belmond<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/scotland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland<\/a>\u2019s wild, scenic Highlands doesn\u2019t have to mean roughing it. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/trains\/europe\/scotland\/belmond-royal-scotsman\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Scotsman<\/a> train glides among the moody lochs and dramatic peaks in style. New suites debuting in May 2024 sport interiors that reflect the compelling landscapes through dark woods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/tweed-weaves-tales-of-scottish-history-and-landscapes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wool tweeds<\/a>, and richly patterned bespoke <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/scotland-tartan-plaid-real-history\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tartans<\/a> crafted by Scottish brand <a href=\"https:\/\/aramintacampbell.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Araminta Campbell<\/a>. After a day spent hiking to waterfalls or playing rounds of golf (a sport inextricably tied to the nation), guests can wind down with a massage at the onboard spa.<\/p>\n<p>Departing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/edinburgh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edinburgh<\/a>\u2019s Waverley Station, the two- to seven-night rail journeys cross the heart of the Highlands, from Perthshire to Inverness to the rugged west coast. During stops guests can tour castles, stargaze in <a href=\"https:\/\/cairngorms.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cairngorms National Park<\/a>, sample whisky at revered distilleries, and even take a dip in a loch.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#15: Find authentic flavor in Thailand\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An overhead view of a plate of Northeastern style Thai cuisine\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption__Text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">The flavorful cuisine of northeastern Thailand\u2019s Isaan region includes dishes such as green papaya salad; grilled meats and catfish served with a chili and garlic dipping sauce; and baskets of sticky rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Sofia Levin\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Sofia Levin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Isaan region in northeastern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/thailand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thailand<\/a> is known for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/taste-of-northeast-thailand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">its distinctive cuisine<\/a> that reflects influences from bordering Laos and Cambodia. \u201cIsaan is a hidden gem of Thailand,\u201d says Weerawat \u201cNum\u201d Triyasenawat, the chef at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samuayandsons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samuay &amp; Sons<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.michelin.com\/us\/en\/udon-thani-region\/udon-thani\/restaurant\/samuay-sons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelin Guide<\/a>-recommended restaurant in the Isaan city of Udon Thani.<\/p>\n<p>One key ingredient of the region\u2019s delicious food is <i>pla ra,<\/i> a fermented-fish seasoning that boosts umami flavor. Local dishes include <i>laab\u00a0<\/i>(minced meat salad), traditionally served during celebrations.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#16: Wander tea trails in Sri Lanka<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"View over the tea plantations near Kotagala on stage 7 of the Pekoe Trail\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">The new, nearly 200-mile Pekoe Trail winds through Sri Lanka\u2019s central highlands, passing remote villages and tea estates.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Tom Sigler, Weekend Hiker\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Tom Sigler, Weekend Hiker<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/sri-lanka\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sri Lanka<\/a> is virtually synonymous with tea. The island nation is one of the world\u2019s top producers of tea leaves. British colonists introduced the first bushes about 200 years ago. Now visitors can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/sri-lanka-pekoe-trail-tea-estate-hiking\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">trace the footsteps<\/a> of historic planters on the new, nearly 200-mile <a href=\"http:\/\/thepekoetrailsrilanka.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pekoe Trail<\/a>, the country\u2019s first long-distance walking route.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Starting just outside Kandy, the trail follows the 19th-century tracks upon which workers and horse-drawn carts transported freshly plucked leaves. Hikers pass through hill towns and tea estates and can stop to take a cooking class or savor a cup of aromatic Ceylon tea.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#17: Gallery hop in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aerial view of the S\u00e3o Paulo Museum of Art (MAP) illuminated at night\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">The Museu de Arte de S\u00e3o Paulo (MASP) stands out in this aerial view of S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil. The powerhouse art museum is completing an ambitious expansion project due to open in 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Mavinho Acoroni\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Mavinho Acoroni<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>S\u00e3o Paulo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/brazil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil<\/a>\u2019s largest city, is an art lover\u2019s paradise, home to numerous galleries, exhibitions, and street murals. The crowning jewel is the <a href=\"https:\/\/masp.org.br\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Museu de Arte de S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a> (MASP), which is expanding to showcase more of its 11,000-plus artworks, from pre-Renaissance paintings to contemporary sculptures. Departing from the usual model of exhibiting works on walls, MASP hangs some pieces against clear panels, allowing visitors to view the art from all angles.<\/p>\n<h2><b>#18: Raft the rapids in West Virginia\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An overhead view of people rafting the Gauley River in Gauley River National Recreation Area\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">Nicknamed \u201cthe Beast of the East,\u201d West Virginia\u2019s Gauley River offers 60 Class V whitewater rapids. It\u2019s open to rafters from summer through fall.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Jay Young, Adventures on the Gorge\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Jay Young, Adventures on the Gorge<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite its name, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/west-virginia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">West Virginia<\/a>\u2019s New River is actually one of the oldest on Earth, perhaps as old as 360 million years. The river falls 750 feet in only 50 miles between sandstone cliffs. It eventually merges with the Gauley River.<i>\u00a0<\/i>Outfitters such as <a href=\"https:\/\/aceraft.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ACE Adventure Resort<\/a> can arrange whitewater rafting trips here on Class III to V rapids through the longest and deepest river gorge in the Appalachians.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>#19: Go antiquing in Hudson Valley<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ResponsiveWrapper\">\n<aside class=\"InlineElement InlineElement--page-width InlineElement--desktop InlineImage\" aria-label=\"Image\">\n<div class=\"CopyrightImage\">\n<figure class=\"Image aspect-ratio--parent InlineImage--image\">\n<div class=\"Image__Wrapper Image__Wrapper--relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shoppers congregate inside the Basilica Hudson\" class=\"\" data-mptype=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"Caption__Wrapper\">\n<div class=\"Caption\">\n<div class=\"Caption__TextWrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"Truncate Truncate--collapsed\"><span><span class=\"RichText\">The Basilica Hudson, an arts center in a converted 19th-century factory, hosts frequent flea markets selling vintage goods and local crafts. It\u2019s part of a thriving antiques scene in upstate New York\u2019s Hudson Valley.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span aria-label=\"Photograph by Shannon Greer, National Geographic\" class=\"RichText Caption__Credit\">Photograph by Shannon Greer, National Geographic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>The bucolic <a href=\"https:\/\/travelhudsonvalley.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson Valley<\/a> is booming, thanks to an influx of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/destination\/new-york-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New York City<\/a> residents during the pandemic. But it\u2019s long been a mecca for creatives: Its landscapes inspired America\u2019s first artistic fraternity, the Hudson River School. 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