Destinations, tips & trip guides
Our photographers spent six months crossing four continents to bring you the most spectacular natural landscapes of 2025. From the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to the otherworldly terrain of Patagonia, these images capture the extraordinary diversity of our planet.
Each location was chosen for its combination of natural beauty, accessibility, and photographic potential. Scroll through the gallery and start planning your next adventure.
Japan’s post-pandemic tourism boom has brought 35 million visitors a year. Kyoto has introduced entry fees to some temple districts; Fuji has barriers blocking the famous Lawson view; rural ryokan are booked 18 months in advance. The good news: rural Japan is more accessible than ever with new shinkansen lines.
Based on data from 6 million independent travel reviews, here are the ten cities where visitor satisfaction consistently punches above awareness: Tbilisi, Kotor, Chiang Rai, Medellín, Porto, Plovdiv, Hoi An, Oaxaca, Tallinn, and Salento.