National Geographic Travel

12/03/2025

With its national parks, slot canyons, and sand dunes, southern Utah is as geographically diverse as it is awe-inspiring. The state boasts the highest concentration of certified International Dark Sky Places in the country. Visitors can spend the day exploring red-rock canyons, dunes, and hoodoo-filled trails while taking in everything the state has to offer.

Discover more on why this region of Utah is a spectacular spot to take in the night sky: https://on.natgeo.com/4ix1lLs

12/03/2025

Are you someone who has a battered old bag that you always take traveling, knowing you should replace it, but you never do?

12/03/2025

Despite being on the English coast, St Ives has a Mediterranean feel that makes it stand out from its Cornish surroundings. While the town slows down in winter, there’s still plenty to do and see both indoors and out, all while avoiding the crowds of summer.

This Cornish town is a summertime darling, but its captivating galleries and atmospheric jazz bars make it equally inviting in the winter months.

12/02/2025

The Jura mountain range, between northwest Switzerland and France, is lower and older than the nearby Alps. It's not only a beautiful area for cycling and climbing, but also a region containing thousands of dinosaur footprints—offering visitors a glimpse of an ancient and extinct world.

In Switzerland’s Jura Mountains, ancient limestone holds thousands of dinosaur footprints. A gravel route traces their path across ridges, valleys, and 150 million years of history.

12/02/2025

Hawaii’s Big Island is a place of continual change—and for Joey, a former first responder living with CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy), exploring the island was both a dream and a challenge. Captured by National Geographic photographer Josh Cogan, Joey’s journey through the natural wonders of Hawaii wasn’t just a physical milestone—it formed a powerful connection with nature that helped him gain a newfound gratitude for life.

On Hawaii’s Big Island, photographer Josh Cogan explores one of the world’s most dynamic landscapes—where exploration, discovery, and transformation converge.

12/02/2025

In this image from our Pictures of the Year 2025, Nat Geo photographer Manu San Félix captures an aerial view of Tinakula, Solomon Islands. The waters around this verdant isle are part of the Coral Triangle, an area that spans six countries and contains 76 percent of the world’s coral species. Earlier this year, the Solomon Islands pledged to preserve 59 million acres of its marine waters, including this vital aquatic region.

National Geographic photographers ventured to places far and wide to capture the year’s most fascinating images. Out of hundreds of thousands of photos, 25 were selected as our Pictures of the Year. See them all here: https://on.natgeo.com/3M9RWO1

12/02/2025

Rich in wildlife and steeped in culture, the beautiful waters and coral reefs surrounding Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region are closely tied to local belief systems. To protect and preserve these sacred areas, conservation voyages and coral gardeners are working together to help this underwater world continue to thrive.

Remote and wild, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region has been considered sacred by locals for centuries. New coral conservation voyages offer a unique perspective on its islands and reefs.

12/01/2025

Whether you’re looking to catch a glimpse of an interstellar visitor or just want to take in this year’s final full moon, there are plenty of celestial events to look forward to this December. While all are best viewed from a remote, dark sky, most are visible to the unaided eye—making them easy to spot for amateur stargazers and experts alike.

Find out everything the sky has in store this month: https://on.natgeo.com/4iznEQQ

11/30/2025

In recent years, tourism to the Great Barrier Reef has dropped, threatening tourism-supported conservation efforts. With tourism funding millions in conservation each year, seeing the reef —guided by expert Master Reef Guides—may be the key to helping save it.

Stretching almost 1,500 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is so vast that just 20% has been surveyed. With tourism funding millions in conservation each year, seeing the reef — guided by expert Master Reef Guides — may be the key to helping save it.

11/30/2025

At 30,000 feet, photographer Julieanne Kost challenged herself to overcome her fear of flying by turning her flights into a self-assigned art project. From Nevada's Valley of Fire to Iceland's peaks, Kost has created a moving canvas of the world, all captured from an airplane window seat. Learn more about her work: https://on.natgeo.com/48CkI2p

11/30/2025

2025 is drawing to a close—but there’s still enough time to squeeze in one last trip. Whether you’re seeking out some seasonal sunshine or want a winter wonderland, December destinations like Edinburgh, Austria, and Cuba offer incredible experiences to cap off the year.

Whether you go for an all-out winter wonderland experience or head off in search of seasonal sun, there are plenty of incredible adventures to entice you to explore.

11/30/2025

In the 16th century, the city of Gouda won the official cheese market title for the Netherlands' now-signature cheese. Today, tourists can still visit the medieval city and its surrounding farms to buy, visit, and learn about Gouda on a trip that's a cheese lover's dream.

Here’s everywhere you should buy, taste, and learn about cheese in this historic small town in the Netherlands.