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.
Lush gardens at the base of Penang Hill
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- Penang Hill Cable CarSightWill whisk passengers to summit in under 10 minutes
- Penang Botanic GardensSightLush gardens at the base of Penang Hill
- Penang Hill Biosphere ReserveSightTropical rainforest canopy with panoramic views
- Nature Green FarmSightLearn organic farming and enjoy hill-to-plate experience
- Soori PenangHotelReimagines ornate Chinese clan estate with restored shophouses
- Teochew Puppet and Opera HouseSightOffers traditional teahouse visits and private performances
- 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
- Valley of the KingsSightLuxor, EgyptRoyal tombs landscape
- KarnakHotelLuxor, EgyptThe Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other…
- GaptrastRestaurantBergen, NorwayShowpiece restaurant with seasonally spun tasting menus
- 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 River CruisePlaceSeberang Perai, MalaysiaGuided cruise exploring mangrove habitats
- Tomb of TutankhamunSightLuxor, EgyptRoyal tomb landscape
- Winter Palace hotelHotelLuxor, EgyptHistoric hotel where Howard Carter announced Tutankhamun discovery
- Mandarin Oriental Winter PalaceHotelLuxor, EgyptRestoring storied old haunt to former glory
- Guardian of the NilePlaceLuxor, EgyptLuxury tourist sleeper train linking Cairo and Aswan
- 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
- Luxor templesSightLuxor, Egypt