20 Non-European Towns That Are Straight Out of a Fairytale
When we think of fairytale towns, Europe often steals the spotlight with its cobbled lanes and turreted castles—but magic doesn’t stop at its borders. Across the globe, there are places so spellbinding they feel plucked from dreams: mist-draped mountain villages, desert oases lit by lanterns, pastel-painted port towns where folklore lingers in the air. These destinations may not grace the usual travel lists, but they offer something rare—a sense of wonder that feels earned, not manufactured. We’ve expanded our collection to 20 Non-European Towns That Are Straight Out of a Fairytale, showcasing hidden corners of the world where stories live in the stones, colors tell history, and beauty exists on its own terms. From Asia to the Americas, each town invites you to step into a different rhythm—one that defies time and expectation. This isn’t just travel. It’s a return to enchantment, in places that prove fairytales were never just European after all.
