Here are seven epic hikes which you can enjoy around the world in 2023 and beyond as part of your vacation plans:

The best way to enjoy the region’s beauty and interesting neighborhoods is to travel a portion of the eighteen mile long, paved Mount Vernon Trail.

The Garden of the Gods is a truly magical place for enjoying the outdoors in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This public park is home to towering red sandstone rock formations, vibrant wildflowers, and an array of wildlife.

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Oklahoma is a truly remarkable destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. From prairies and woodlands to rocky cliffs and streams, the landscape is full of natural beauty and is the home to a surprising variety of plant and animal life.

Morocco has an extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean that runs for approximately 1440 miles from Tangier in the north through the Western Sahara region all the way to Mauritania in the south.

Chennai is a sprawling industrial city of six million people located on the Bay of Bengal in southern India which serves as a commercial center for the Tamil Nadu region.

In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the United States sought to expand trade routes and settle the interior of the continent.

Not far from the world fashion capital of Milan in the Lombardy province of Italy lies beautiful Lake Como.

The towns and hills around Salt Lake City are full of trails that offer beautiful views and challenging terrain for hikers, mountain bikers, and runners of all skill levels. One of the most accessible and pleasant walks available in the region is the Provo Canyon Parkway which runs along the Provo River.

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful hikes in the world, the Lycian Way is a marked route consisting of footpaths, mule trails and remnants of Roman roads.

The hike starts in the Mangatepopo Valley of the National Park. It crosses the slopes of Mt. Ngauruhoe, which was used as Mt. Doom in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, and then passes by Mt. Tongariro, before finishing far below at Lake Rotorua.

Located high on a cliff, the town of Sorrento provides an excellent base to visit the ruins of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, the Isle of Capri and the entire Amalfi Coast either by using the local ferries or driving along the narrow roads that cling to the hillside.

Any traveler who enjoys hikes or history should spend half a day at the Via Appian Way located just outside of Rome’s center city.