2026 is the year of bold itineraries, offbeat discoveries, and destinations that trade clichés for character. From island chains where time slows down to culture-rich cities rewriting their stories, this year’s travels are all about curiosity, connection, and chasing landscapes that feel a little unreal — in the best way possible.

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2025 is shaping up to be one of the best years in decades to see the Northern Lights, thanks to peak solar activity. But the real thrill isn’t just spotting the aurora — it’s how you experience it. Imagine steering a husky sled under a star-filled sky, floating weightless in a frozen Lapland lake, cruising Norway’s fjords in search of clear horizons, or watching the lights from a glass igloo as you drift off to sleep. From reindeer-led Sami adventures to Iceland’s geothermal