It's official: the countryside is making a comeback. All over the world, forgotten towns and remote villages are staging a quiet rebellion.
For years, these areas were unknown to international tourists and were falling into ruin due to economic hardship. However, ecological projects, cultural investments, and new infrastructure have attracted a wave of digital nomads and global visitors who have breathed fresh life into them.
From coastal towns to mountain villages, click on to discover 15 places where rural life is being revived.