Best nature destinations
Real wilderness, big landscapes, far from cities.
Forests, fjords, deserts, wildlife. These are the destinations where the country itself is the experience — and the cities are almost incidental.
23 destinations
The Alps
Central EuropeThe ski and alpine benchmark — world-class slopes and stunning scenery.
Australia
OceaniaVast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.
Iceland
Northern EuropeGeysers, glaciers, northern lights, hot springs.
New Zealand
OceaniaFjords, volcanoes, glaciers, beaches — in one country.
Costa Rica
Central AmericaSurfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.
Norway
Northern EuropeFjords, northern lights, midnight sun — utterly unlike anywhere else.
Scotland
Northern EuropeHighlands, lochs, castles, and whisky. Dramatic, moody landscapes.
Japan
East AsiaExtraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.
Patagonia
South AmericaThe most dramatic landscapes on earth.
Philippines
Southeast AsiaOver 7,000 islands and some of the most beautiful beaches on earth.
South Africa
Sub-Saharan AfricaCape Town is stunning. Safari, wine country, dramatic coast in one trip.
Bali, Indonesia
Southeast AsiaWarm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.
Nepal
South AsiaThe Himalayas. Trekking that changes how you see scale.
Argentina
South AmericaBuenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
Colombia
South AmericaMedellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
India
South AsiaOverwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
Peru
South AmericaMachu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.
Vietnam
Southeast AsiaThe best food in Southeast Asia, remarkable scenery, a long coastline.
Canary Islands
AtlanticYear-round warm weather, volcanic landscapes, easy from Europe.
Jordan
Middle EastPetra alone justifies the trip.
Sri Lanka
South AsiaBeaches, ancient ruins, tea country, and wildlife in one compact island.
Taiwan
East AsiaBest street food in the world, dramatic gorges, deeply welcoming culture.
Georgia (Caucasus)
CaucasusExtraordinary food, wine, hospitality, mountains, and old cities — all cheap.
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