National Geographic Travel

01/15/2026

Just beyond Nashville’s bright lights, the small towns of Franklin and Leiper’s Fork are drawing travelers—and even country stars—with their intimate music venues, rolling farmland, and easygoing front-porch spirit.

Even country music stars are catching on to the appeal of Leiper’s Fork and Franklin, with their intimate venues, rolling hills, and front-porch communities.

01/14/2026

The curved lines and fluid shapes of Neo-medieval Catalan Modernisme dominate Barcelona, but it's only one of the numerous architectural styles you'll find in a city that houses everything from Roman walls to modern glass towers.

Gaudí's creations—including his Sagrada Familia—dominate the conversation. But the 2026 World Capital of Architecture has a range of styles to marvel, from medieval to modern.

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

Assuming you'd arrive at your destination at the same time, would you prefer to travel by air, sea, or land?

01/14/2026

Skimo is a demanding mountain sport that involves powering up steep ascents before gliding back down on skis. Already popular across Europe and North America, it's escaped its niche roots and is now heading for the world’s biggest winter sporting stage. Here's what you need to know.

The Scottish mountain guide Di Gilbert championed ‘skimo’ to become an official sport in the UK. Now, it’s debuting at the Olympics. Here's what you need to know about it.

01/13/2026

With new routes and revived sleeper services rolling out across continents, trains are becoming one of the most compelling ways to get around this year. Whether you're exploring the Rockies or hitting the slopes, adventuring by rail in 2026 offers a focus on comfort, unforgettable scenery, and easy access to city centers.

Train services are seeing a renaissance the world over, with fresh routes, new luxury lines and tour operators increasingly focusing on rail journeys. Here’s the latest for travellers looking to ride the rails in 2026.

01/13/2026

One hundred days. Two poles. Endless challenges—the adventure starts tonight.

with Will Smith premieres tonight at 9/8c on National Geographic. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

01/13/2026

Home to the world’s largest urban bat colony, a historic music scene, and—of course—a Museum of the Weird, Austin is proud of its eccentricity. With its slogan of "keep Austin weird" emblazoned on stickers, murals, and t-shirts, if there's one thing you can expect to find in Texas's free-spirited state capitol, it's the unexpected.

The Texan capital marches to its own beat, from nightly bat-spotting to food trucks that rival fine-dining restaurants. This quirky vibe is what makes it so magnetic.

01/12/2026

In Poland’s Tricity region on the Baltic Sea, seafaring heritage and food cultures of Poland, Germany, and Kashubia are driving a culinary revival—one that reimagines centuries-old, locally sourced recipes for modern tastes while preserving the past’s subtle, earthy flavors.

On the Baltic Sea in Poland’s far north, the Tricity region combines Hanseatic seafaring heritage with Polish, German and Kashubian cooking. Centuries-old recipes are being revived and the city of Gdańsk celebrated with a ‘culinary capital’ designation.

01/12/2026

Will’s packing for a 17,000-mile journey—what’s the first thing you’d throw in your bag?

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

What's your favorite form of entertainment for a long journey? 📖