52 Places to Go, So Little Time: Where We Went in 2025 NYT | Top Stories By: Tacey Rychter 19 December 2025 at 18:01 Our writers and photographers were on the ground to find out what makes the destinations on our annual list rise above the rest. © Piotr Krzeslak/ShutterstockThe Lofoten archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes, hiking trails, deep fjords to sail and a front-row view of the northern lights.