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The 20 countries to put on your travel list for 2026

Find new charm in the familiar, or forge a fresh trail. Here are the under-the-radar nations and re-emerging classics set to define travel in 2026.

  • Ute Junker
The old medina in Tunis, Tunisia,

I got lost in this ancient medina. It was magnificent

The alleyway hits a dead end. So does the next. And the next. Wandering deep into Tunis’ 7th-century medina and its souqs, I am lost. Blissfully lost.

  • Belinda Jackson
The utterly picturesque village of Chenini.

The spectacular movie-star country that few Australians visit

It has played a starring role in some of the biggest movies of the past 30 years, but this fascinating country still flies under the radar.

  • Belinda Jackson
Carthage ruins on a sunny day.

This vibrant capital has some dazzling sights

With a rich and turbulent history, Tunis is flush with incredible protected ruins, bustling souks and beautiful coastal villages.

  • Anthony Dennis
People shunned Iran, despite its rich cultural heritage.

After the terrorism: Why you should visit the good places where bad things have happened

From Paris to Nepal and Vanuatu to Tunisia: how a traveller can help a destination in crisis.

  • Ben Groundwater
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Remains of the Star Wars set near Tozeur in Tunisia are still there.

Not so far, far away: The home of Star Wars

The planet of Tatooine is a real place and you'll find pieces of the original Star Wars movies still standing here.

  • Ben Groundwater
Open for business ... Avenue Habib Bourguiba in central Tunis feels safe again for tourists.

Sightseeing in a revolution

What do the upheavals of the Arab Spring mean for visitors? David Blair gives an overview of a rapidly changing region.

MSC Splendida sun deck

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Her owners call MSC Splendida the world's most beautiful ship. Rob Dunlop investigates the claim.