(whatever your budget!)

A RETRO REVIVAL, ‘TICKET TRAVEL’, INDIGENOUS FIRSTS — THESE ARE AMONG THE KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS SET TO INFLUENCE THE YEAR AHEAD. WORDS: QIN XIE

The Origin List 2026 celebrates Indigenous-led travel around the world through journeys that connect us not only with breathtaking landscapes, but with the people, cultures and stories that have shaped them for millennia. Step into a world of ancient wisdom and living tradition through 50 unforgettable experiences crafted by Indigenous communities.

The latest flights, exhibitions and stays, plus travel shows, new UNESCO biosphere reserves and a record-breaking church

A change is as good as a rest, so the saying goes. As well as a relaxing break, travelling to a new destination can spark creativity, and if your holiday takes in a lovely garden or a beautiful landsc

Did you know that Thomas Müntzer, leader of the German Peasants’ War in 1525, used a rainbow flag to rally his followers? It’s an aptly exuberant image for the radical charisma of Müntzer, and for the