Japan isn’t usually associated with seductive stretches of sand, but it should be. From surfing hubs to remote tropical ...

The little-known Cycladic isle of Folegandros is a haven for the rare Eleonora’s falcon — and for those in search of a quiet, ...

This small but spectacular East African country is one of the continent’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

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Selecting the best travel images from a year’s worth of fantastic photography is quite a challenge when the photographers have travelled to all corners of the world to document features for National ...

In the villages of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, life for the Amazigh people continues to revolve around food, family and the land—just as it has for millennia.

Paris is known as the City of Love for good reason — here’s how to enjoy all its charms but none of its cliches on Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Just 10 miles off the northern tip of mainland Scotland, Orkney is an archipelago of 70 islands, rich in Neolithic relics and nature reserves. The area draws birders and historians from around the ...

Despite its decade-spanning architecture, Michelin-awarded restaurants and sprawling green spaces, Warsaw is an unsung ...

National Geographic photographer Joshua Cogan returns to eastern Nevada to document the art, culture, and creative traditions ...

A retro revival, ‘ticket travel’, indigenous firsts — these are among the key trends and developments set to influence the year ahead. In 2026, visitors will be able to stay overnight in the heart of ...

The Serengeti is rightfully popular, but Tanzania has 23 national parks, many of which offer very different safari experiences, often with fewer visitors. Tarangire National Park is a good alternative ...