Top 10 must-do activities around the world in 2025
Global travel brand Time Out has revealed their annual list of the best activities around the world.
From a canoe trip in Australia to wildlife encounters in Singapore, here are the top 10 must-do activities and experiences around the world.
10. Take a micro cruise through the Arctic.
This year, Micro-cruise specialist Secret Atlas will be taking 12 passengers at a time through the Arctic, for a more "intimate, once-in-a-lifetime, eco-conscious trip".
The cruise will take guests on a wildlife-spotting journey through Svalbard's lesser-known northern reaches, while the other cruise will sail past the icebergs in Northeast Greenland, including a visit to one of the most remote towns on earth.
These trips, however, aren't cheap with prices starting at £15,500 (around AUD $30,500) for two weeks.
9. Explore the cross-border towns of Gorizia, Italy, and Nova Gorica, Slovenia
These three towns make up 2025's European Capital of Culture, with over 400 events to be held throughout the year, including a piano performance on a 200m-high bridge, as well as a food and wine event called Tastes Without Borders.
8. Go on a wildlife-spotting adventure in Singapore's new Rainforest Park
The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is opening its fifth zoological park, Rainforest Wild Asia, this year, with 10 different zones, as well as 29 different species of animals, perfect for a family outing.
7. Discover Vietnam by a vintage steam train
Time Out explained that two of the "beautifully restored vintage trains" date all the way back to the 60s, and will take passengers between "the central city of Da Nang and the former royal capital of Hue."
6. Visit the Musée Granet celebrating the father of post-impressionism
Aix-en-Provence in France is celebrating the life of post-impressionist painter Paul Cezanne in his hometown, with the exhibition displaying almost 100 of Cèzanne’s works, as well as tours around the artist’s childhood home, former estate and art studio.
5. Visit the long-awaited Harlem's Studio Museum, New York
The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, was first opened 56 years ago, with an archive of almost 9,000 pieces from all kinds of creators. It was closed for construction almost seven years ago and will finally re-open in autumn.
4. Fly directly to Greenland
The grand opening of their brand-new international airport will make this stunning location more accessible for travellers wanting to view the Northern Lights and all of the territory's natural wonders.
3. Visit the world's first museum telling stories of migration though art
The Fenix museum in Katendrecht, Rotterdam will open on May 16 and is the first museum telling stories of migration through art.
2. Walk, ride or cycle along Murray River, Australia
"The Murray River is the crowning jewel of Australia’s Echuca region," said Time Out’s Saffron Swire.
With the opening of a new multisport adventure trail this year, cyclists, hikers and paddlers alike will get to enjoy the river in a new way.
1. Join a once-every-quarter-century spiritual celebration in Rome, Italy
Italy's capital will celebrate its spiritual Jubilee this year, a Catholic festivity that's held every 25 years, with Italy expert Rebecca Ann Hughes recommending the Seven Churches Pilgrimage, "which began in the 16th century and involves a 25km walk through the city and countryside between the major basilicas."
Check out the full list here.
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