Laura Field

It seems the tide might be finally turning when it comes to where – and how – we travel. In some of the world’s most visited cities and destinations, overtourism has become such a pressing issue that travellers are finally starting to look elsewhere, keen to avoid adding to the problem and eager to discover what else the world has to offer. Trends like the ‘quiet-cation’ and the ‘coolcation’ are on the rise, while popular destinations like Japan and Italy continue to come up with ways to redistribute tourism from densely crowded hotspots to lesser-visited regions. If you’re trying to be a more responsible traveller in 2027 – or if you’re simply craving quieter, cheaper alternatives to the overcrowded hotspots – read on. Time Out’s newly updated list of the world’s most underrated travel destinations features empty national parks and tiny time-warp towns; placid jungle stretches and deserted beaches; wild mountain regions and overlooked cities.  Why trust us? Because we’ve been to them all. Every spot on this list was picked by one of our expert editors and globetrotting travel writers, recommended because they offer great (or quiet) alternatives to the classics – and in many cases, because they’re places that are actively seeking tourism. In other words, travelling to any of these 41 destinations is a win-win situation. RECOMMENDED:🏰 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🚞 13 ways to be a better tourist right now🌎 The countries that actually want travellers rig

Think you know Colombian food? Think again. The humble corn arepa, dozens of potato varieties, Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, and biodiversity that spans multiple biomes and altitudes are all core contributors to Colombia’s ever-inspiring food scene. Too long overlooked and undermined, Colombia is now showing the world its power as a culturally and gastronomically rich and diverse country. There’s no doubt that eating well is on the cards for anyone traveling here.  To help navigate the country's hottest food spots, we’ve rounded up the very best restaurants in Colombia, with options ranging from the Caribbean coastline right up to the 2,640m altitude of its capital, Bogotá. 

Voleu fer del 2023 l'any per viatjar a un lloc diferent? Aquí tenim alguns suggeriments bastant espectaculars. Hem demanat a la nostra xarxa de periodistes i editors de viatges que responguin quin és el destí turístic més ignorat del món. La llista conté des de petites illes i pobles de costa fins a enormes llacs i grans paisatges, i constitueix una gran inspiració per viatjar.Què és, exactament, allò que fa que un destí estigui infravalorat? Estem parlant de llocs que no apareixen sovint a les llistes de viatges? Llocs que no reben la seva part justa de turisme? Llocs que són joies ocultes fora de les rutes turístiques i que ofereixen excel·lents alternatives (o també tranquil·les) a llocs populars de la mateixa regió? Les destinacions d'aquesta llista pertanyen com a mínim a una d'aquestes categories. Des del veí ignorat de Bali fins a una àrea verge de bellesa natural a Zimbàbue, aquests són els llocs més infravalorats del món per viatjar aquest any. NO T'HO PERDIS: Les 10 millors destinacions per viatjar el 2023

So you’ve probably heard about and salivated over foods from the likes of Mexico, Peru and Argentina. But now’s the time for Colombia – and particularly its second city, Medellín – to step into the limelight.  Known as the City of Eternal Spring, Medellín was named the third best city in the world for 2022 – and the best for food and drink specifically. A hive of creativity and entrepreneurship in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, the city provides creative chefs with the ideal playground for discovering ingredients and experimenting with dishes. Below we meet three of Medellín’s most influential chefs, all dedicated to promoting their city, their country and the social cohesion fostered by the city’s buzzing food scene.  The Michelin-star chef reinventing a national cuisine Photograph: ElCielo Perhaps Colombia’s most celebrated chef, Medellín native Juan Manuel Barrientos (‘Juanma’) is the brains and imagination behind ElCielo. Medellín is home to the original ElCielo restaurant but there are also outposts in Bogotá, Washington DC and Miami. The DC restaurant made Juanma the first-ever Colombian chef to be awarded a Michelin star in 2021, while this year the Miami version also received its own Michelin star.  After studying gastronomy in both Spain and Argentina, Juanma wanted to come back to Medellín and reinvent Colombian cuisine – but nowhere in the city was open to it. So the only option was to open his own restaurant: more like a culinary laboratory,