National Geographic Travel

01/28/2025

What are the best beer cities in Europe? Munich is an obvious answer, but it’s far from the only one—so whether it’s an iconic brewery in Dublin or a special beer spa in Budapest, here are eight cities that are perfect for a beer-themed break.

From an iconic brewery in Dublin to a beer spa in Budapest, there’s plenty more for beer-lovers to discover in Europe beyond Munich’s Oktoberfest.

01/28/2025

It’s often said that travel broadens the mind—but could it improve your mental health too? Singapore is currently pioneering a new kind of mental health tourism, with tourists encouraged to visit one of 16 new therapeutic gardens and nature parks that cater to people with autism, dementia, anxiety, or ADHD, transforming the meaning of a wellness retreat along the way.

The country is centering its therapeutic gardens, which were designed with the needs of neurodiverse children and visitors with autism or dementia in mind.

01/28/2025

Snow melts faster along the Firehole River in the Upper Geyser Basin, Wyoming, and these bison take full advantage of the grazing opportunity.

01/27/2025

Kyoto is one of the most popular destinations in Japan, but it’s not without competition. From Kurashiki to Hiraizumi, these heritage towns have their own distinct culture, history, and architecture—each with museums, temples, and gardens to rival the former capital. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of your next trip.

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative heritage centres.

01/26/2025

Osaka might be Japan's best-known food city, but the Kyushu capital of Fukuoka has offerings to rival it. From a mentaiko breakfast in Hakata to an evening trip to one of its izakaya bars, here’s how to make the most of Fukuoka's food scene.

Amid the baseball games, art galleries and temples, Kyushu island’s largest city has a street food and nightlife culture comparable to Osaka’s.

01/26/2025

Built by the fifth Mughal emperor of India as a monument to his wife, today the Taj Mahal draws millions of visitors a year, with tourists traveling from all over the world to marvel at its beauty.

01/26/2025

Many tourists believe a visit to Japan isn't complete without a trip to the breathtaking Mount Fuji, resulting in increasing overcrowding. But the area around Mount Fuji offers alternative, less crowded ways to the iconic peak—it contains a wealth of attractions often overlooked by the Fuji-seeking crowds.

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits to touring vineyards on the mountain’s slopes.

01/25/2025

Clear blue skies and desert as far as the eye can see—that's the beauty of Oman.

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01/25/2025

Ready for a skate escape? ⛸️

Natural ice is becoming a rarity as temperatures increase, but it's not yet impossible to secure yourself the wild skating vacation of your dreams. With spectacular sights and unparalleled gliding, these North American skating destinations deserve a place on your bucket list—crystalline surfaces, ice windows, and even sled tours await. Find out more at https://on.natgeo.com/4hwrcSm

01/25/2025

With haggis, bagpipes, and poetry recitations, Burns Night is a quintessentially Scottish tribute to poet and lyricist Robert Burns. Many honor his memory by indulging in rich whiskey and traditional cuisine at a Burns supper, before raising a toast to Scotland's iconic national poet—and this is where you can join them.

Each January, indulgent and entertaining feasts take place across Scotland and beyond to honour national poet Robert Burns.

01/24/2025

Most visitors to Japan head straight to Tokyo or Kyoto—but smaller regions such as Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn’t be overlooked. From cherry blossoms in spring, to the tall peaks of Mount Ishizuchi, here’s everything you need to know ahead of your next visit to western Japan.

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during your trip.

01/23/2025

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01/23/2025

Travelers keen to see the world are finding that their trips are costing more and more, whether it’s increasingly expensive accommodation or new destination taxes. Here’s everything you need to know about the many factors prompting this rise in costs, as explained by the experts.

Whether it’s flights, hotels or destination taxes, travellers keen to see the world are now paying more. Here’s what you need to know.

01/22/2025

A scorned woman haunting an isolated mountain hut, a hill of bones with a tragic backstory, and a religious ceremony fit for a Viking. The Highlands of Iceland are a beautiful and extreme landscape—and a remote region where history and folklore meet.

Like a tempestuous god, Iceland changes its mood throughout the year. When the ice melts, it reveals black lava fields, steaming hot-spring valleys and a landscape alive with myth and folklore.

01/22/2025

Food doesn't just bring us together; it's part of who we are.

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01/22/2025

Some places deliver more than a meal—they serve a true cultural experience. From discovering new cuisines to enjoying dishes made in their most traditional way, these are the best food spots around the world to try in 2025.

From the island named European Region of Gastronomy to the US state celebrating new food trails, here’s where to take a culinary trip to in 2025.

01/22/2025

The remote reaches of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert are home to the Ikh Nart Nature Reserve. Visitors of this unique destination can camp under starry skies, explore Buddhist teachings, and connect with one of the world’s last nomadic cultures—all amid a starkly beautiful landscape.

Barren yet beautiful, the moonscapes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert are an alluring world of steppes, boreal forest, sand and rock. Here, visitors can bookend their days with yoga and Buddhist teachings, camp under brilliant night skies and ride with some of the last nomadic people on Earth.

01/21/2025

The Japanese island of Shikoku is home to the longest pilgrims’ road in Japan. For over a thousand years, pilgrims have been circumnavigating the island to visit its 88 temples to celebrate milestones, seek inner peace, or simply undertake a beautiful and potentially strenuous journey.

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among hikers, but on Shikoku there’s another sacred trail that remains quiet.