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

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.

From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards

This week’s dream: wonder and melancholy in eastern Turkey ...