The Wanderlist 2019, Unmissable Travel Experiences

Welcome to The Wanderlist, your guide to where to go this year - and what to do when you get there.

By Amuse

Myanmar
Dive Into Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Peter Yeung
Dive headlong into one of the best unexplored destinations on the planet What? A beguiling cluster of more than 800 tropical islands, with incredible diving. Why? Considered one of the last great unexplored
January 16
Namibia
See the World’s Oldest Desert from the New Sonop Lodge, Namibia | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Tristan Kennedy
The launch of luxurious new lodge makes Namibia one of our best holiday destinations of 2019 What? Relax in style at a new luxury lodge near the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Why? South Africa has long
January 16
Sea of Japan
Splitboard in the Japanese Alps | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Tristan Kennedy
Why Honshu's mountains beat the better-known resorts of Hokkaido onto our list of where to go in 2019 Why? Ever since the first American snowboarders ventured across the Pacific in the late 80s, bringing
January 16
Botswana
Try a Vegan Safari in Botswana, Africa's Anti-Hunting Heartland | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Kieran Morris
Botswana is already one of the best destinations for adventure, and it's getting a whole lot more inclusive What? Experience the wonders of the natural world without laying a finger on the animals. Where?
January 16
Go Bike-Packing Around Mont Blanc | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Dan Milner
Why tackling the Tour de Mont Blanc on two wheels earns a place on our list of the best holiday destinations in 2019 What? A true mountain bike adventure fuelled by gob-smacking vistas. Why? Despite being
January 16
Colombia
Hike to the Lost City in Colombia | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Stuart Kenny
Discover one of South America's best destinations before the rest of the world does What? A stunning week-long adventure through dense rainforest to an ancient ruined city that few know exist. Why? In
January 16
Kazakhstan
Try Cat-Skiing in Kazakhstan | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Tristan Kennedy
Forget Val d'Isere - Kazakhstan is where you should go to ski in 2019 Why? Located in the Altai Mountains, where the borders of Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, and China meet, the aptly-named East Pole is
January 16
Cambodia
Escape to Cambodia's New Luxury Eco-Lodge | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Adam Bloodworth
Shinta Mani makes Cambodia one of the best destinations this year for eco-conscious tourists What? Get granular about conservation at this luxury lodge in a previously uncharted area of the Cambodian Why?
January 16
Sailing
Go Land-Sailing on Nevada’s Dry Lakes | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Alanna MacNamee
Why speeding across the Nevada desert makes our list of 2019's best travel experiences What? Speed across the desert in a wind-powered boat on wheels. Where? Make for the open deserts of Nevada, USA, the
January 16
France
Star in Your Own Ski Movie in France | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Matt Carr
A new company is offering you and your mates the chance to feature in your own personalised ski movie this winter What? A chance to have your mountain antics filmed by pro-level filmers, giving you the
January 16
Marshall Islands
Surf the Pristine Shores of the Marshall Islands | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Tristan Kennedy
The site of America’s biggest-ever nuclear test is one of the best travel destinations of 2019 What? The ultimate private wave at the ends of the earth. Where? Beran Island Lodge, the Marshall Islands,
January 16
Madeira
Ride the Stunning Mountain Bike Trails of Madeira | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Stuart Kenny
This craggy corner of Portugal has what it takes to be the best holiday destination for adventure sport enthusiasts What? Ride from mountain tops to coastlines on the island of eternal spring. Why? Madeira
January 16
Uzbekistan
Travel the Ancient Silk Road on a New High-Speed Train | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Kieran Morris
Uzbekistan really is one of 2019's best holiday destinations - trust us What? A new high-speed train line has opened up on the route of the old Silk Roads through Uzbekistan. Why? Uzbekistan might not
January 16
National Parks
Canoe the Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Tristan Kennedy
Wondering where to go on safari in 2019? This new, unique tour is set to be one of the year's best holiday destinations What? A unique way to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Nature Reserve. Why? There’s
January 16
Skiing
Go Skiing from a Surf-Ski in Norway | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Abi Butcher
Ski destinations don't come much more out there than this in 2019 What? Paddle across silent fjords to find untapped stashes of powder. Why? Paddling across a silent fjord, with spectacular mountains far
January 16
Jeju
Surf Empty Waves on Jeju Island, South Korea | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Leon Poultney
South Korea isn't well-known in the West for its surf scene, but it should be... What? A South Korean tropical island with untapped surf potential and friendly locals. Where? Jeju Regency Hyatt overlooking
January 16
Oman
Ride the Toughest Road in the Middle East | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - George Scott
Why the Haute Route Oman has made our pick of the top travel destinations for 2019 What? Climb Jebel Akhdar mountain by pedal power on the Haute Route Oman. Why? The Tour of Oman is one of professional
January 16