"One of Chambers' favorite picks on this year's list? Brazil's Little Japan, otherwise known as the Sao Paolo neighborhood of Liberdade. Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan; 2 million claim connection to Japanese descent in Brazil, she says. Liberdade was really full of surprises. The anime-inspired street art, the oriental garden. It's rumored to have the best ramen outside of Tokyo, although I'm sure that's always a heated debate."
"The US selections on the destinations list are Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota also featured on National Geographic's Best of the World list for 2026 and Maine. Maine has such a unique culture in the United States, says Chambers. So coastal, so much hiking in nature. The beauty there is really distinctive and the (four) national parks there are amazing."
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 lists 25 places and 25 experiences alongside curated itineraries on Lonely Planet Journeys. Selections highlight Brazil's Liberdade neighborhood in Sao Paulo for its large Japanese community, anime-inspired street art, an oriental garden, and reputed ramen. Mexico City is recommended for history, food, culture, art, walkability, and neighborhoods such as Coyoacan, La Roma, and La Condesa. U.S. picks include Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota and Maine, praised for coastal culture, hiking, four national parks, and sizable heron rookeries. Tipperary in Ireland is noted as a hidden gem and the largest inland county.
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