National Geographic Reveals Top 20 Travel Experiences for 2024

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - National Geographic releases its annual Best of the World 2024 list, which includes the world's top and lesser-known tourist destinations. In contrast to past years, the American publication emphasizes must-do experiences in each destination and adds rankings, instead of just listing places.

Editor-in-chief Nathan Lump believes that the list is a great way to serve travelers who are constantly looking for amazing ideas. He also hopes that it will encourage people to venture outside of their comfort zones and explore the world.

He rounds out the list by tapping into its global network of extensive experts around the world. This is the first time National Geographic has ranked its Best of the World list to provide an insight into what is trending and timely.

Here are the top 20 travel experiences around the world, curated by National Geographic’s explorers, photographers, and editors:

1. Go on horseback safari in Kenya

2. Run an Olympic marathon in Paris, France

3. Ski tour UNESCO sites in Georgia

4. Bear watch in Katmai National Park, Alaska

5. Hear legendary live music in Kyoto, Japan

6. Cruise an epic Magdalena River in Colombia

7. Road trip Route 66 in New Mexico

8. Explore ancient rock art in Algeria

9. Dive with sharks on Australia's Coral Coast

10. Hike a volcano in Panama

11. Catch the total solar eclipse at Niagara Falls

12. Trek a glacier in Chile

13. Step back in time at Menorca's archaeological sites

14. Ride classic rails through the Scottish Highlands

15. Find authentic flavor in Isan, Thailand

16. Wander the tea trails in Sri Lanka

17. Gallery hops in Sao Paulo, Brazil

18. Raft the rapids in West Virginia

19. Go antiquing in the Hudson Valley, New York

20. Sleep at a floating lodge on Tofino Island, British Columbia

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