National Geographic reveals 25 must-see destinations for 2022
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As international travel restrictions lift and the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, National Geographic today has revealed its annual list of the 25 must-see destinations for the next year.
Framed by five categories-Nature, Adventure, Culture, Sustainability and Family-selections on the 2022 list honor national parks and wildlife, outdoor activities and experience, green travel and destinations going it right, and multigenerational destinations and journeys, according to a statement issued by National Geographic.
“From the “next great safari destination” of Caprivi, Namibia, to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, to the ancient tea mountains and traditions of Yunnan, China, this year’s list is a reminder that there is much out there to inspire us. Moreover, this year’s list celebrates the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, with 10 World Heritage-designated sites featured.”
“While the pandemic stalled many of our travel plans for nearly two years, our appetite for new and impactful journeys has only grown. In many ways, the pandemic provided a moment for travelers and communities around the world to reflect and regroup on how we explore the world,” says George Stone, executive editor of National Geographic Travel.
The list was created, researched, reported and written in collaboration with National Geographic Traveler’s international editorial teams, which serve millions of readers through their magazines and websites in more than a dozen offices around the world.
National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2022” list:
CULTURE
Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan, China (nominated by National Geographic Traveler China)
Tin Pan Alley, London, England
Hokkaido, Japan
Procida, Italy
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
SUSTAINABILITY
Ruhr Valley, Germany (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Germany)
Parque Nacional Yasuni, Ecuador (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Latin America)
Łódź, Poland (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Poland)
National Columbia Gorge Scenic Area, Oregon/Washington, United States
Chimanimani National Park, Mozambique
NATURE
Caprivi Strip, Namibia (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Italy)
Northern Minnesota, United States
Lake Baikal, Russia (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Russia)
Belize Maya Forest Reserve
Victoria, Australia (nominated by National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
ADVENTURE
Seine River Bike Trail, France (nominated by National Geographic Traveler France)
Costa Rica (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Korea)
Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail, New Brunswick, Canada
Palau (nominated by National Geographic Traveller India)
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, United States
FAMILY
Danube River Cruise (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Romania)*
Lycia, Turkey (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Turkey)
Granada, Spain (nominated by Viajes National Geographic)
Bonaire (nominated by National Geographic Traveler Netherlands)
Eastern Shore, Maryland, United States
18 Noember 2021
Photo : On a Pu’er tea estate in Yunnan Province, China, tea leaves must be carefully picked by hand. ( Photo by Robert Harding , Alamy Stock Photo )
