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The GuardianJun 26, 2026

Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe

From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for heights, then you can “walk with the gods” on the Sentiero degli Dei . It’s cut into the vertiginous hillside high above the Amalfi coast, offering heavenly views all the way to Cap…

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TravelmarPlaceAmalfi Coast, ItalyOffers combined bus and ferry ticket to walk start.
Sentiero degli DeiTrailAgerola, ItalyCut into hillside high above Amalfi coast, offers heavenly views.
BomeranoNeighborhoodAgerola, ItalyLovely hamlet where the walk starts.
Five Lakes hikeTrailZakopane, PolandMost beautiful hike in Poland, passes five glittering lakes.
Palenica BiałczańskaSightZakopane, PolandParking lot where the Five Lakes hike begins.
Dolinie Pięciu Stawów hutRestaurantZakopane, PolandStop here to enjoy a hearty żurek soup.
Morskie OkoSightZakopane, PolandMost storied lake in Poland, glittering far below.
ŻywiecRestaurantZakopane, PolandA lager to enjoy at the lakeside hut.
Ushguli to Mestia routeTrailMestia, GeorgiaPasses dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towers, glacial pools.
Transcaucasian TrailTrailMestia, GeorgiaRoute passes through dramatic and beautiful mountain landscapes.
Kungsleden TrailTrailAbisko, SwedenWalked a section in Swedish Lapland, Arctic Circle.
Wildschönau valleyNeighborhoodWildschönau, AustriaOffers amazing hiking options accessible for the whole family.
NiederauSightWildschönau, AustriaTel.
JoelspitzeSightWildschönau, AustriaClimb offers 360-degree panoramas and gentian flowers.
Ruta del CaresTrailPoncebos, SpainIncredible hike through a canyon with tunnels.
Picos de EuropaSightPoncebos, SpainThe range is situated in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León.
CaínNeighborhoodPoncebos, SpainIdyllic hamlet reached after canyon tunnels.
EllbachseeblickViewpointBaiersbronn, GermanyStunning viewpoint on the hike.
Sankenbach waterfallSightBaiersbronn, GermanyWaterfall on the hike.
Konus cardPlaceFreudenstadt, GermanyIncludes public transport if staying in participating locations.
MännlichenSightWengen, SwitzerlandCable car up to the Panoramaweg trail.
AuffacSightWildschönau, Austria

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Atlas ObscuraJun 25

Doorless Shrine of Gogni in Gogni, Georgia

Georgians call it "Karugdebeli" -- literally, "Door-thrown-off". For as long as anyone can remember, no building on this holy mountain has been able to survive with its doors intact, so all its shrines remain open to the public 24 hours a day. The first shrine dedicated to St. George is said to have been built here in the 7th or 8th century C.E. - although, as is often the case in the Caucasus,…

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TkibuliNeighborhoodlocated in the Imereti region at the foot of the Racha Range and the Nakerala limestone cliff, which marks the boundary…
KarugdebeliSightShrine on holy mountain with no doors
St. George's DayFestivalFestivals dedicated to St. George held twice yearly
Gogni shrineSightRebuilt shrine without doors in the 1980s
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TerjolaNeighborhood
Karugdebeli shrineSight

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

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Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
Avenue of the BaobabsSightMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada
Moraine LakeSightBanff, Canada
Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, Canada

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Atlas ObscuraOct 22, 2025

The Colchis Fountain in Kutaisi, Georgia

In the middle of the main roundabout in the centre of Kutaisi sits the Colchis Fountain. The design of the fountain is inspired by famous gold jewelery discovered at archaeological sites throughout Georgia, unearthed from the former Kingdom of Colchis, and consists of 30 different statues. Atop the fountain are two horses, said to belong to the legendary King Aeëtes of Colchis. Around the fount…

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
Intrepid TravelPlaceMarrakesh, MoroccoOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa

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