National GeographicOct 20, 2026
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.
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- TrolltungaSight2,300-foot-high rock formation juts out above lake
- NærøyfjordSightSheer-faced, 10-mile-long fjord
- HardangerfjordSight
- Folgefonna National ParkSight
- 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
- Penang Hill Cable CarSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaWill whisk passengers to summit in under 10 minutes
- 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
- 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
- Luxor templesSightLuxor, Egypt