10 Extraordinary Sports Around the World

Welcome to Where to Wander, our selection of the best under-the-radar destinations in 2025. To see more surprising sites around the world that have fewer tourists and more locals, check out all of Atlas Obscura’s favorite places to travel this year. Popular sports may call to mind rackets, bats, and balls—but what about bathtubs, mashed potatoes, and mullets? In Scotland, Chile, and Florida, local communities are redefining sports. From the world’s most remote triathlon (involving bird eggs, a volcano, and bananas) to state-line fish tossing, check out these niche and…

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