{"id":1217566,"date":"2023-01-31T11:23:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=1217566"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:50:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:50:02","slug":"top-10-inspiring-travel-experiences-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/en\/top-10-inspiring-travel-experiences-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 most inspiring travel experiences for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Don\u2019t overthink it \u2013 just go for it!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ride the rails beside glittering waters and over Norwegian mountains<\/strong>, spend a night in the Andes <\/strong>in the Atacama Desert or under the stars in the deserts of Oman<\/strong>, unravel the mysteries of the Scottish lochs<\/strong> in Glencoe Valley, explore an \u201cOlympic\u201d old-growth forest<\/strong> at the foot of snowy mountains in the United States\u2026 Make your trip an unforgettable experience. Here are our top 10 most inspiring adventures for 2023.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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#1 \u2013 Ride the rails between Olso and Bergen \u2013 Norway<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Embark on one of the most picturesque journeys Norway has to offer<\/strong> along the highest railway line in northern Europe, the Bergensbanen, connecting Oslo to the coastal town of Bergen. Imagine riding a \u201cforgotten\u201d line in the heart of untouched natural landscapes. Wind your way through the green valleys of Hallingdal and Hemsedal before climbing up to the incredible Hardangervidda plateau to over 1,200 metres above sea level. Take an extraordinary rail journey<\/strong> through alpine landscapes and vast expanses covered with heather, lakes, waterfalls and rivers. It\u2019s sure to stir your imagination!<\/p>\n

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#2 \u2013 Hunt for treasure in Wahiba Sands \u2013 Sultanate of Oman<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Spend an unforgettable night living like a Bedouin<\/strong> in the middle of the Wahiba Sands desert<\/strong>, on the edge of Rub\u2019 al Khali, the largest continuous sand desert on Earth. Temperatures are milder in winter, making it the perfect time to enjoy the panoramic dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see. It\u2019s an incredible experience! To learn even more about Emirati culture and history, get a taste of the age-old hospitality of the Bedouin people<\/strong> in a traditional village in the heart of the Al Marmoom desert<\/strong>. Expect traditional shows and songs, a henna workshop and a coffee-brewing or tea-tasting experience before sampling the ancestral flavours of Arabic cuisine in a Bedouin tent or under the stars.<\/p>\n

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#3 \u2013 Get lost in Glencoe Valley \u2013 Scotland<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venture into the Scottish Highlands<\/strong> and explore thistle-covered valleys the way you have always pictured them. You might not know it, but the Highland panoramas that have haunted your imagination undoubtedly include the wild, steep hills of Glencoe<\/strong>, a deep valley bristling with high mountains and dotted with waterfalls. These are the landscapes of Highlander<\/em>, Skyfall<\/em> and Harry Potter<\/em>. Enter them via the picturesque village of Glencoe, nestled on the banks of Loch Leven to the south of Fort William. Then wend your way along the winding A82, one of the most beautiful roads in Scotland, between isolated lochs and picturesque villages<\/strong>. Walk across the high plateaus of western Scotland, conquering grand landscapes that are as dramatic as they are magical, having been sculpted by glaciers and volcanoes.<\/p>\n

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#4 \u2013 Meet a local artist \u2013 Seychelles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the rainy season draws to a close and the sun shines high in the Seychelles sky<\/a>, treat yourself to a stopover that\u2019s all about nature and art in Mah\u00e9<\/strong>, the archipelago\u2019s main island. Seychelles-born artist George Camille<\/strong> has been demonstrating the natural vitality of the Seychelles through his art for many years now. He invites you to discover and get a better understanding of this work during a special visit to his workshop in the suburbs of Victoria before taking you on a tour of his Kaz Zanana gallery<\/strong>, a pretty old wooden house built in traditional Creole style in the heart of the capital. His art encompasses engravings, watercolours, pencils, pastels, silk paintings, acrylics and collages in vibrant colours, reflecting his country and the Creole spirit.<\/p>\n

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#5 \u2013 Gaze at dazzling starlit skies in the Atacama Desert \u2013 Chile<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Enjoy the mild southern summer<\/strong> at more than 2,400 metres above sea level in San Pedro de Atacama<\/strong>, an oasis village with traditional adobe houses which will serve as your gateway to the wonders of the Atacama Desert.\u00a0 Visit the Valle de la Luna <\/strong>\u2013 its combination of canyons and ravines, ridges and dunes chiselled by the wind, hills in shades of ochre-grey and more make it a fantastic place to explore during a hike in the heart of landscapes you won\u2019t find at home. Wait for the sun to take its leave and watch the shadows dance on the dreamlike textured surfaces of this age-old mountain range before the sky is adorned with a dizzying river of stars. The deep, possibly infinite, night sky is phenomenally beautiful here. Welcome to the place with the clearest sky in the world!<\/p>\n

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#6 \u2013 Dive into the Olympic Peninsula \u2013 United States<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in the far northwest of the United States, the Olympic Peninsula<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Discover exceptionally diverse flora and fauna where several biotopes coexist, ranging from sea level to the 2,000 metre-plus peaks of Mount Olympus, from the wild coast of the Pacific Ocean<\/strong> to snowy peaks dotted with glacial lakes, via a lush rainforest peppered with hot springs and giant redwood stumps. Explore the great outdoors where orcas and grey whales, bears and wapiti live side by side. This is a natural sanctuary<\/strong> with an irresistibly contemplative air! You can also take the chance to learn more about the history of the indigenous peoples of America<\/strong> with a visit to one of the fishing villages where certain tribes still live, including the Makah, Hoh and Quileute.<\/p>\n

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#7 \u2013 Admire the rock masterpieces of Kakadu National Park \u2013 Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Surrounded by swamps, rivers, rocky escarpments, plunging gorges and waterfalls, Kakadu National Park<\/strong> in northern Australia<\/strong> is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, as well as numerous rock art sites. Discover these treasures that the indigenous Bininj\/Mungguy people<\/strong> have been looking after for over 50,000 years! Their ancestors painted these magnificent frescoes of animals and mythological powers<\/strong> \u2013 the myths of creation and Dreamtime \u2013 on the red sandstone walls, providing priceless records of an ancestral culture. It is best to visit during the dry season between May and October when all the paths are accessible.<\/p>\n

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#8 \u2013 Snorkel in the Daymaniyat Islands \u2013 Sultanate of Oman<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A small Omani archipelago off the coast of Muscat, the nine Daymaniyat islands are home to one of the richest marine reserves in the Sultanate, making it a popular snorkelling hotspot. The stars of your underwater show include brightly coloured fish with exotic-sounding names, such as the sohal surgeonfish, blackspotted rubberlip, Arabian picassofish and half-moon angelfish, whose bright blue body makes it one of the most beautiful fish in the Arabian Sea. Also, the seagrass beds often hide green turtles who come to feed in these magnificent underwater meadows. And a few harmless whale sharks, who often visit the Gulf of Oman between May and October, could be the cherry on the cake of your incredible sensorial snorkel in the heart of this tropical aquarium. Ready\u2026 Set\u2026 Snorkel!<\/p>\n

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#9 \u2013 Experience the hospitality offered by the inhabitants of Rodrigues \u2013 Republic of Mauritius<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nicknamed the \u201cCinderella of the Mascarenes\u201d, Rodrigues is the smallest island in the archipelago<\/strong>. A beauty that doesn\u2019t know it, Rodrigues is isolated from its Reunion and Mauritian sisters, almost lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The volcanic Rodrigues<\/strong> has the brilliance of an uncut, unpolished rough diamond, with multiple untouched facets. Go for an unusual destination and visit this natural gem with black basalt cliffs<\/strong>, red soil, white sand shingle beach and a blue lagoon that is almost too big for it, dotted with idyllic islets. The whole of Europe has colonised Rodrigues<\/strong>. As a result, its inhabitants speak English at school, French around the island and Creole at home. And these homes often have open doors and welcoming hosts. This is where you discover all the warmth of Rodrigues: in the kindness and authentic straightforwardness of its inhabitants<\/strong>. Surrender to the laidback sweet life of the people of Rodrigues, where everyone takes the time to truly see and listen to each other.<\/p>\n

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#10 \u2013 Travel to the other side of the world to the Chatham Islands \u2013 New Zealand<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Imagine you live in France, more precisely in the village of Alzon, C\u00e9vennes, and you dig a hole that swallows you up into the depths of the Earth\u2026 You would pop out the other side on the Chatham Islands<\/strong>, literally on the other side of the world, somewhere on one of these strips of wilderness bathed in the waters of the South Pacific. This Kiwi archipelago enjoys a peaceful life 800 km east of the South Island of New Zealand<\/strong>. Only two of its ten islands are inhabited: Chatham Island<\/strong> and Pitt Island<\/strong>. Discover their rolling landscapes covered with heather and pastures, crossed by waterways and dotted with numerous lakes. Set off to meet their inhabitants, descendants of European settlers and Polynesian peoples \u2013 M\u0101ori but especially Moriori<\/strong>. Discover their history and culture on Chatham Island by entering (with a guide) the hallowed ground of the K\u014dpinga Marae, a sacred Moriori meeting house<\/strong> built in tribute to their ancestors.<\/p>\n

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Photos credits : \u00a9 Istock \/\u00a9 PONANT\/Julien Fabro \/ \u00a9AdobeStock-Hilda Weges<\/p>\n

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