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Patagonia This South American locale is likely the one place that’ll stay at the top of your life-list—even after you’ve visited it a few times. Much of that superiority lies in the sheer opulence of outdoor attractions, from Torres del Paine to the Lake District to Tierra del Fuego. Factor in the seasons, and the allure expands exponentially, from hiking to climbing to skiing to stomping across a glacier… Maybe carve out a full year?

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