The best travel experiences of 2023 named
This year saw Traveller’s writers everywhere from ski resorts to tropical islands, from New York to Hong Kong and on to the remote corners of the Arctic and Africa. When we asked them to nominate their best moments from all this travel, our writers came up with a typically eclectic mix that included nature and culture; outback towns and city hotspots; rugged adventure destinations and the latest hip hotels. Enjoy the read, ponder your own best moments of 2023 and be encouraged to plan another great year in travel ahead.
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Trains over the plains, riding the rail trail, hiking in NZ or the NT and choosing your own island in the Pacific – more moments of 2023.
Europe
Perennial favourites Italy, France and Spain were home to some of our writers’ greatest moments in 2023, but lesser-known countries like Albania, Romania and Bosnia were also highlights.
Asia
Leopard-spotting in India, riding horses on the beach in Indonesia, doing very little in Bali, these are the moments of Asia.
The Americas
Exploring the Americas – from sinkhole swims on the Yucatan Peninsula and lunch high above the snowline to a “visit” with JR Ewing at Southfork Ranch.
Africa
Fabric from a women’s workshop in Uganda, elephants on the march in Kenya and dining at the Pyramids of Giza – moments in Africa.