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New Year, New Trips

Come Back Soon • Traveling to new places is thrilling. A return visit can lead to an even deeper experience.

How should I prepare for a big trip?

Where to Go in 2023 • Our big, beautiful world is open once again. And a new year of travel possibilities awaits. Read on to learn about spirited cities, seaside villages, national parks, and more. These 12 places are where wonder prevails and wandering is highly recommended.

TASMANIA australia • Across this secluded and beautiful island state near Melbourne, irreverence and experimentation reign.

TANZANIA RUAHA NATIONAL PARK • In a remote corner of Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, travelers can find an abundance of wildlife without the crowds—and help with important conservation work.

Graz AUSTRIA • A DIY spirit brings a historic city to life in a riot of yoga, silent discos, and avant-garde music.

Great Lakes UNITED STATES • From charming lake towns to expedition cruises, there are many good reasons to explore the Greats.

Panama CAMBUTAL • Adventure and community-centric tourism beckon on the southern coast of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula.

TRANSYLVANIA ROMANIA • Nature and tradition thrive in one of Europe’s last wild regions.

BANGKOK THAILAND • Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

BRAZIL SALVADOR • Engaging with Brazil’s Black history is essential—and easier than ever in the city of Salvador thanks to new cultural offerings.

Sharjah UAE • Thought-provoking art and architecture shine a light on an emirate often overshadowed by its glitzier neighbors.

BALTIMORE United States • Long-overdue upgrades to major downtown attractions are turning Charm City into a veritable food-and-entertainment hub.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CANADA • A 435-mile hiking and biking route around Canada’s small but mighty province invites visitors to travel slowly and joyfully.

BRESCIA & BERGAMO Italy • Find venerable history and hip cocktails in two Italian cities connected by a cycling trail.

FEATURES

THE PLANE TRUTH • Air travel comes at a hard cost to the environment—but to save the planet, we don’t have to stop flying. How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

The FUTURE of SUSTAINABLE AVIATION

KINGDOM COME • As part of its commitment to drawing international travelers, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its promotion on the world stage, touting new cultural attractions and major social change. But what does life look like for locals?

antarctica: a Love Story

How to Cruise to Antarctica • Since 1966, travelers have visited the White Continent, including the author and her wife, who sailed with Silversea. Today, it’s easier than ever to do so sustainably. Several cruise lines have recently debuted environmentally conscious expedition ships that journey to Antarctica.

My Happy Place