National Geographic Travel

09/25/2025

It's hard to relax without a notification going off, but some of the world's most breathtaking places also offer the chance to truly unplug. From the ancient ruins of Petra to the wild plains of the American Prairie Reserve, these stunning locations will force you to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature's raw, untamed beauty.

Discover six Wi-Fi-free destinations to explore: https://on.natgeo.com/3IqgKzR

09/25/2025

Paris’s largest modern art museum, the Centre Pompidou, is closing its doors for a five-year facelift. Fortunately, art-lovers can get their fix at a variety of other galleries in the City of Lights—here's where to go instead.

From immersive gallery experiences to architectural masterpieces and indie galleries showcasing fresh talent, here are five Parisian art experiences to tick off your list while the Centre Pompidou is getting a facelift.

09/25/2025

Venice is known for its canals, but those aren't the only areas of the maritime city that can be explored by watercraft. Taking a boat tour of the lagoon that surrounds Venice not only provides a different view of the city, it allows visitors to experience the natural beauty of the local marshes and islands.

Explore the Venetian Lagoon by boat to see how water has shaped the area’s way of life, discovering little-known islands and meeting resourceful locals living outside the historic centre.

09/24/2025

From Bavaria to Brazil, Oktoberfest’s spirit knows no borders. What began in Munich more than 200 years ago has evolved into a global tradition, celebrated with beer tents, brass bands, and Bavarian feasts. Here are eight destinations where the party is just as unforgettable as the original.

Channel the spirit of Bavaria’s blockbuster beer festival at an alternative event — whether that’s sipping craft ales in Japan’s buzziest port or partying in alpine Argentina

09/23/2025

The Caribbean's best-kept secrets are calling. 🏝️

The chain of islands centered around the Caribbean Sea has long been synonymous with turquoise seas, soft sands, and rum punch. But beyond the region’s best-known destinations lie islands that are just as beautiful—and far less crowded. From spice plantations to volcanic hikes, these detour destinations offer the perfect balance of adventure and escape.

Discover five island alternatives that trade the crowds for culture, character, and untamed beauty: https://on.natgeo.com/3W5HnNu

09/23/2025

Welcome to Texas’s Big Bend region, where landscapes stretch for miles and natural beauty awaits around every turn. Join National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner as she uncovers the area’s rich history—and captures the wild spirit that still defines it today: https://on.natgeo.com/3IxrZGw

09/23/2025

Do you prefer to go on guided tours when you travel, or do you prefer to follow your own path? 🗺️

09/22/2025

Oman's landscape is famed for its rocky river gorges, or wadis, filled with strikingly turquoise water that are ideal for swimming and hiking. Here's our guide to exploring the best of these natural wonders as you road trip through the country's rural side.

Oman’s fiery deserts and frontier mountains hide a well-kept secret: scores of startlingly blue and green oases known as wadis begging to be explored by those seeking adventure.

09/22/2025

Hear us out.... Mount Everest is known to most as the tallest mountain in the world, but that title might not tell the whole story. Depending on how you measure it, other peaks around the globe could rival or even surpass it.

During , we're celebrating how our storytelling has guided the curious, the committed, and the conscious for over 100 years. See this legacy of iconic mapping in an all-new interactive experience that challenges what being the "tallest" really means by subscribing: https://on.natgeo.com/48spnEn

09/22/2025

An eco-resort surrounded by a thick rainforest canopy, a refined inn in a seaside town that has barely changed in the last 400 years, and a luxurious mansion overlooking a spectacular waterfall are only a taste of the diverse hotels Brazil has to offer. Whether you're seeking natural beauty, cultural treasures, or a mixture of the two, these accommodations will provide you with an unforgettable stay.

Whether you’re a nature lover or a history buff, these hotels—from Amazonian lodges to beach retreats—deliver the very best of Brazil.

09/22/2025

Ever dreamed of strolling through pastel cottages, soaring spires, and subtropical greenery that feels straight out of the Italian Riviera—without leaving the UK? One remarkable Welsh village combines architectural whimsy, lush forests, and tidal estuary views in a way you have to see to believe. Read on to uncover more about this hidden gem and everything it has to offer.

Italianate architecture, exotic woodlands and a gorgeous estuary setting combine to make Portmeirion one of the most captivating villages in Wales.

09/21/2025

Avoid the crowded resorts of Cancún and Tulum and discover Bacalar—a laid-back town of Maya ruins, colorful streets, and the dazzling Lagoon of Seven Colors, where sustainability takes center stage.

For a less-crowded alternative to Cancún and Tulum, consider Bacalar for its Maya ruins, historic fort, colorful downtown, and dazzling lagoon.