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Do You Know About This Upcoming Travel Trend Of 2025?

ꦫ “Noctourism” is one of the most anticipated travel trends for 2025. The trend refers to exploring the world after dark, including things like stargazing, midnight wildlife safaris, moonlit hikes, night food markets and more

A night boat ride in Hội An, Vietnam Photo: bfwhsm3/Shutterstock
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𝔍How often do you venture outside to see the sights of your destination after dark? Chances are that you are probably one of those people who squeezes out their top holiday experiences and activities in the daytime, before retreating to bed after dinner and a drink. But recently, an emerging trend is taking root with travellers keen to get outside at night during their holidays. Welcome to “noctourism,” . A portmanteau of the words “nocturnal” and “tourism,” the trend refers to exploring the world after dark, whether that includes things like stargazing, midnight wildlife safaris, moonlit hikes, bioluminescent beaches or night . The term encompasses a wider range of activities than astrotourism, which primarily concerns itself with stargazing experiences.