Travel June is Pride month. Here’s where to celebrateNational Geographic - Sarah KarlanFrom New York City’s Stonewall to San Francisco, these places honor the fight for LGBTQ equality. In 1969, a police raid on a gay club in New York City sparked the Stonewall Riots, an uprising that kicked
Komodo How to go beyond the dragons in Komodo National ParkNational Geographic - Amy AlipioManta rays, dolphins, bats, and other wild wonders also thrive in Indonesia’s iconic nature reserve. There is much more to Komodo National Park than just dragons. This is a good thing because, following
Animals How to do wildlife tourism rightNational Geographic - Natasha DalyTravelers love animals. We want to get close to them and learn more about them. But the reality that many tourists don’t see is that to stay in business, animal encounters, such as elephant rides and ops
Travel Calling all foodies: Germany's 'white gold' season is in full swingNational Geographic - Christie DietzI’m scouring the flat upper surface of the knee-high, gray-brown mound of soil for the tiny undulations that might indicate a spear of white asparagus trying to break through. Standing next to me, Lukasz
Travel These 6 space centers are celebrating the moonwalk’s 50th anniversaryNational Geographic - Kimberley LovatoBlast off to explore the past, present, and future of travel through the cosmos. All eyes are on the skies this year for the countdown to July 20, 2019, which marks a half-century since Neil Armstrong
Travel Pop into amazing bubble hotels around the worldNational Geographic - Ian CentroneOrb-shaped accommodations are popping up all around the globe, allowing travelers unobstructed views of the night sky from the comfort of a proper bed. Spread across epic destinations from the emerald
Travel In Germany, industrial sites are now artful enclavesNational Geographic - SUNAINA KUMARFormer mines go from coal to cool with music festivals, giant steel art installations—and Europe’s biggest artificial lake district. When the Tetraeder was built in 1994, many residents of Bottrop, a city
Zion National Park Everything to know about Zion National ParkNational Geographic - Lori CuthbertUtah's spellbinding red-rock desert and high-altitude forests are just a few of the wonders to discover in heavenly Zion. Zion National Park could be called a heaven on earth, a red-rock wonderland created
Travel Historical journey: Discover the architectural legacy of VeniceNational GeographicFor centuries, the City of Water was the heart of a thriving maritime republic—a history inscribed in the region’s buildings. From the 12th to 18th centuries, the Venetians controlled a large trading parts
Travel Everything to know about Rocky Mountain National ParkNational Geographic - Lori CuthbertThe towering peaks of Colorado’s spectacular wilderness are some of the highest in any U.S. national park. In the shadow of Rocky Mountain National Park’s soaring peaks are wild rivers, placid alpine and
San Miguel Coffee-brewing is an art in this historic Mexican cityNational Geographic - Jeremy GlassFind history and world-class beans in San Miguel de Allende, a short hop from Mexico City. At the top of a steep cobblestone street framed by mustard-yellow buildings hides Ki’bok Coffee, a tiny café serves
Travel Here are 9 volcanic vineyards for wine tasting with a viewNational Geographic - Adrienne JordanFrom Greece’s glittering isles to Spain’s sun-splashed Canary Islands, volcanic slopes make for delicious winery touring. Nestled on the slopes of Earth’s geological gems, volcano vineyards have been for
Technology A solar eclipse is coming this summer. Here’s where to see it.National Geographic - Valerie StimacStart planning: Spots for this once-in-a-lifetime experience are filling up. Since North America’s 2017 solar eclipse, interest in the wonders of the sky has skyrocketed. While it’s hard to quantify how
Travel Flower power: 10 of the world's best destinations for bloomsNational Geographic - Kelly BarrettOur readers recommend the world's most enchanting places to watch flowers bloom. We never quite know when a particular flower will choose to bloom, but bloom they inevitably will. From vibrant tulips delicate
Travel 5 surprising afternoon teas in LondonNational Geographic - Amy AlipioFrom magical mixologists to couture cakes, these tearooms are putting a creative spin on a classic British tradition. With a royal baby and Brexit in the news, there’s lots to discuss over afternoon tea
Travel Here’s New Zealand’s most epic driveNational Geographic - Carrie MillerBeautiful, welcoming, and vast: This end-to-end road trip reveals what we love about New Zealand. I was expecting to cross paths with a T. rex at any moment. The rugged west coast of New Zealand’s South
Travel Discover a Swedish seaside town that’s obsessed with oystersNational Geographic - Lola Akinmade ÅkerströmIn Grebbestad, go on a shellfish safari, sip oyster-infused brews, and learn to shuck like a champ. It’s not normally good to be in the weeds, but Linnéa Sjögren, half of the professional seaweed foraging
Travel Visit a wild and beautiful Scottish island owned by its residentsNational Geographic - Danielle BernabeThis off-the-grid summer escape is perfect for birdwatching, kayaking, and picnicking among sheep. The familiar markers of island life immediately reveal themselves on the Isle of Eigg: salt-tousled hair,
Travel Here’s your ultimate Tokyo itineraryNational Geographic - Mickey RapkinThree days in Japan’s crazy cool capital reveals secret sushi, sumo masters, and a robot uprising. 2:47 a.m. I arrive early at Tsukiji Market, the largest wholesale fish market in the world [now relocated
Travel These adventure cruises are fun for the whole familyNational Geographic - Sherri EisenbergTravelTraveler Magazine From Europe to Alaska, with laser mazes and roller coasters in between, here are awesome itineraries for all ages. 2 Minute Read By Sherri Eisenberg Cruise journeys have always
Volcanoes Discover the best places to witness the wonder of volcanoesNational Geographic - Katie KnorovskyTravelTraveler Magazine A National Geographic explorer gives tips on how to see some of the planet’s most dynamic destinations. 2 Minute Read By Katie Knorovsky “To me, volcanoes are the most tangible
National Parks A guide to Olympic National ParkNational GeographicTravel Sweeping across Washington State, its uniquely stunning landscapes have earned it World Heritage status. 3 Minute Read One of the most primeval parts of the lower 48 states, Olympic National Park
Explore 10 amazing river trips in North American parksNational GeographicTravel By cruise ship or kayak, river journeys offer a novel way to explore these natural spaces. 3 Minute Read Rivers knit ecosystems together, providing some of the best widlife watching around—and adrenaline-fueled
Travel Step into Impressionist paintings on this French tourNational GeographicTravel During spring, walk across the Japanese bridge in Monet's water garden. 2 Minute Read The Impressionists acquired their name from a painting by Claude Monet. It is called “Impressionism, Sunrise,”
Travel See Jerusalem like a Nat Geo ExplorerNational Geographic - Beverly GoodmanTravel At cultural and historical crossroads, this ancient city is constantly reinvented. 6 Minute Read By Beverly Goodman Every visitor to Jerusalem arrives with an expectation and leaves boggled by vast
Travel Visit the real-life forests that inspired these famous booksNational Geographic - Caitlin EthertonTravel From Mirkwood to the Forbidden Forest, these eight literary woods were inspired by places you can explore yourself. 4 Minute Read By Caitlin Etherton Poets, novelists, and playwrights around the
Why the world’s most daunting mountains inspire meNational Geographic - Henry WismayerTravelTraveler Magazine From India to Peru, summits lift our spirits. 4 Minute Read By Henry Wismayer If you offered to transport me anywhere on Earth for a day, I’d choose a meadow in India beneath the
25 spectacular patterns in nature—and where to see themNational Geographic - Sarah PolgerTravelPhoto Contest Explore designs in nature with these submissions to the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest. By Sarah Polger Captions were written and submitted by the photographers. When
See what it’s like to travel on the lavish Trans-Siberian RailwayNational Geographic - Danielle AmyTravel Experience one of the longest train rides in the world. 4 Minute Read Story and Photographs by Danielle Amy It’s pouring rain as we board the train in Vladivostok, a major port city in the Far of
