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National Geographic’s annual Best of the World list reveals the top 20 experiences for 2024, from running the streets of Paris to skiing in the Caucasus Mountains


1 ULTIMATE SAFARI ON HORSEBACK


KENYA A safari in Africa usually conjures images of mud-spattered 4WD moving through the bush. But there’s a different, bolder way to safari — on horseback. Horse safaris originated in Kenya in the 1970s, and Borana Conservancy, a 32,000-acre conservation area in the north of the country, continues the tradition, with two stables housing horses for riders of all skill levels. Since wildlife don’t perceive horses as a threat, this enables a more natural, intimate experience.


2 RUN LIKE OLYMPIANS


PARIS, FRANCE For the first time, the general public will be able to run their own Olympic marathon, as part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Held at night in between the official men’s and women’s races, and following the same 26.2-mile loop taking in Paris and Versailles, the Marathon for All sees places given to 20,024 entrants who must earn their spot by participating in certain sports or taking part in games and quizzes. An additional 20,024 places are allotted for a six-mile race.


3 SKI NEW PEAKS


GEORGIA Long used as a means of transportation, exploration and hunting, skiing is a way of life in the mountainous, Eastern European nation of Georgia. Now, visitors can experience some of the country’s best slopes — and its hospitable culture — through outfitters such as Georgia Ski Touring. Excursions may lead skiers through Gvibari Pass, in the country’s remote Upper Svaneti region, or to UNESCO-listed villages like Ushguli, one of the highest in Europe.


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PHOTOGRAPHY


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