Summer may be coming to an end, but to Atlas ObscuraWe're already thinking about next year's adventures and want to know where you'd like to go in 2025. For two weeks only, you could be part of Where to walkour selection of the best travel destinations around the world that are Atlas Obscura–approved. Which places on your dream list are off the beaten path, less touristy, more immersed in local culture and full of surprising wonders?
This past yearYou’ve impressed us all with your travel desire to Vanuatu, Greenland, Bolivia, Mongolia and even the small town of Bisbee, Arizona. But the world is so big, ever-changing and full of hidden delights. So where do you want to go next?
To enter, tell us about a little-known city, region or country that you've visited, that you're coveting, or that your friends have just talked about. Be sure to describe the destination in a few sentences: the more detail you give, the more likely your answer will be published in our final list. Submit your nominations here: Where to Walk Readers' Choice 2025.
We’ll be accepting applications through September 20th and will reveal the top five selections when Where to Wander 2025 launches later this year. It’s almost time to indulge in new desires for wonder.