National GeographicOct 20
The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027
Whether you’re drawn by a sense of adventure, a fascination with the past, or the simple pleasure of wandering unfamiliar city streets, here’s where to let your curiosity lead you in the year to come.
Luxury tourist sleeper train linking Cairo and Aswan
25 things in this story
- Valley of the KingsSightRoyal tombs landscape
- KarnakHotelThe Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other…
- Tomb of TutankhamunSightRoyal tomb landscape
- Winter Palace hotelHotelHistoric hotel where Howard Carter announced Tutankhamun discovery
- Mandarin Oriental Winter PalaceHotelRestoring storied old haunt to former glory
- Guardian of the NilePlaceLuxury tourist sleeper train linking Cairo and Aswan
- Luxor templesSight
- Elsewhere
- Dane County Farmers’ MarketMarketMadison, United StatesNation's largest producer-only market on Capitol Square
- Olbrich Botanical GardensGardenMadison, United StatesGardens on the Lake Monona Bike Loop
- GaptrastRestaurantBergen, NorwayShowpiece restaurant with seasonally spun tasting menus
- Penang Hill Cable CarSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaWill whisk passengers to summit in under 10 minutes
- TrolltungaSightVestland, Norway2,300-foot-high rock formation juts out above lake
- NærøyfjordSightVestland, NorwaySheer-faced, 10-mile-long fjord
- BryggenNeighborhoodBergen, NorwayMedieval wharf district with cobblestones and timber facades
- Penang Botanic GardensSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaLush gardens at the base of Penang Hill
- Penang Hill Biosphere ReserveSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaTropical rainforest canopy with panoramic views
- Nature Green FarmSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaLearn organic farming and enjoy hill-to-plate experience
- Soori PenangHotelGeorge Town, MalaysiaReimagines ornate Chinese clan estate with restored shophouses
- Teochew Puppet and Opera HouseSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaOffers traditional teahouse visits and private performances
- Penang River CruisePlaceSeberang Perai, MalaysiaGuided cruise exploring mangrove habitats
- Mansion Hill InnHotelMadison, United StatesBoutique hotel with city-by-bike tour package
- TrekPlaceMadison, United StatesLocally based bike manufacturer
- Madison Public MarketMarketMadison, United StatesFood-focused artisans and start-ups
- HardangerfjordSightVestland, Norway
- Folgefonna National ParkSightVestland, Norway