Where did you travel in 2023? Perhaps you finally took that bucket-list trip you’ve always longed for or returned to a destination you’ve loved forever. Or perhaps you dreamed just as much as you actually got away – planning for future jaunts or traveling vicariously through captivating articles and visuals. However you physically traveled in 2023, we know how you embarked on armchair travel.
Below are the stories our readers kept coming back to – whether planning trips to Rome or Paris, gathering inspiration for small-town getaways, or spooking themselves out with tales of the world’s most haunted hotels.
10. Haunted Hotels: Eerie Retreats Around the Globe
Of all the eerie places around the world – and there are many – there’s something extra spooky about haunted hotels. Maybe it’s the influence of countless movies and TV shows, but things going “bump” in the night seem to be even bumpier in a hall packed with sleeping strangers. Having said that, those same haunted hotels can also be extremely luxurious, offering more than just urban legends to get your heart racing. You might just want to sleep with one eye open.
9. The Rising Trend of Sexual Wellness in Travel
When it comes to our body’s health, there are a few things we accept as facts. For example, we know that broccoli is beneficial for our gut microbiome and that exercising can support heart health. However, the advantages of sexual wellness often go overlooked. Did you know that sexual activity can bolster your immune system, improve sleep, build trust, and reduce stress? Moreover, yoga and meditation can enhance arousal and desire. Consequently, integrating sexual wellness into your next travel itinerary shouldn’t be a taboo subject.
8. A Culinary Adventure in Mexico City
“Mexico City is upsettingly good,” states Natalie Kitroeff, a reporter from the New York Times. She refers to the city’s plethora of pleasures – sensual, social, spiritual, and gastronomic – that have attracted a myriad of people to its vibrant neighborhoods. One enthusiastic traveler set out to discover all that this colorful city has to offer for the discerning palate.
