London, Paris, Rome, Tokyo: The big cities that attract typical tourists are beautiful, cultural, fun, and historical. They're also overcrowded with...well, tourists. In fact, the post-pandemic travel glut has convinced some places to start locking tourists out, leaving would-be travelers scrambling for new options. Fortunately, there are so many more places to be discovered that are just as rewarding and magical, and nearly as accessible...they're just a bit off the beaten path. This magazine gathers the best of these alternative, hidden-gem destinations around the world, taking the work and uncertainty out of traveling abroad. Here’s what to see, when to go, and where to eat and explore for each location, so you can focus on what travel’s really all about.
The Best Trip of Your Life Awaits • …and you didn’t even know you wanted to go there.
Ancient Halkidiki • A Mediterranean paradise nestled in natural splendor
Halkidiki, Greece • This stunning city has world-class beaches, history, and archaeological treasures
Can’t Miss: Scuba Diving in Halkidiki • Explore shipwrecks, caves, coral reefs, and seahorses
Where to Dine and Stay in Halkidiki
Dreamy Ljubljana • A real-life fairy tale—with a modern twist
Ljubljana, Slovenia • Where the ancient, modern, and natural worlds meet
Can’t Miss: Ljubljana Castle • Conquer the medieval fortress that’s become a modern culture center
Where to Dine and Stay in Ljubljana
Stirring San Gil • A buzzing hive of activity, half a world away
San Gil, Colombia • Explore a secret hotspot for adventure travelers
Can’t Miss: Barichara • Take a picturesque day trip to a gorgeous little town
Where to Dine and Stay in San Gil
Friendly Lilongwe • Experience the warm heart of Africa
Lilongwe, Malawi • A former kingdom of incredible wildlife and one-of-a-kind experiences
Can’t Miss: Lilongwe Wildlife Centre • Enjoy a magnificent natural preserve in the heart of the city
Where to Dine and Stay in Lilongwe
What to Bring: Your Get-Up-And-Go Gear Guide • Optimize every excursion with this essential travel gear
General Gear • The best of the basics every international traveler needs
Plane Essentials • The getting there is often a drag… but not if you’re fixed to fly right.
Packing for Day Trips • How to travel light for in-and-out excursions
Breathtaking Chachapoyas • The mysterious land of the cloud warriors
Chachapoyas, Peru • Awe-inspiring vistas in the cloud forest of the Amazon
Can’t Miss: Sarcophagi of Karajia • Marvel at the sky-high burial sites of the wise watchers of the cliff
Where to Dine and Stay in Chachapoyas
Bustling Kaohsiung City • A modernized Taiwanese treasure
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan • A vibrant, musical, and artsy Taiwanese treasure
Can’t Miss: Love River • Experience the ultimate river walk—featuring a fire-breathing dragon
Where to Dine and Stay in Kaohsiung City
Amazing Alentejo • Breathtaking wine country in the south of Portugal
Alentejo, Portugal • From ancient ruins to vibrant beaches to olive oil tours
Can’t Miss: The Castle of Marvão • Visit the centuries-old medieval castle that guards the Alentejo region
Where to Dine and Stay in Alentejo
Pristine Paphos • A secret Mediterranean island getaway
Paphos, Cyprus • An island getaway where modern culture meets a thousand-year-old castle
Can’t Miss: The Baths of Aphrodite • Visit the famed washing grounds of the Greek goddess of beauty
Where to Dine and Stay in Paphos
Majestic Hobart • A bustling city meets scenic mountains—way, way...