National Geographic Travel

11/20/2025

Step off the beaten track in Brussels and you’ll find a city alive with color, flavor, and history. From the tastiest bites in candle-lit wine bars to sunlit strolls past whimsical murals and serene ponds, this is a place that rewards curiosity at every turn.

It’s 30 years since daily Eurostar services began whisking visitors to Belgium’s capital — and the city known for Tintin and beer is still full of surprises.

11/20/2025

The West Highland Way, stretching 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, is the most popular way to explore the Scottish Highlands—and with its old military roads through pine forests and barren moorland, contrasting centuries of lore with a taste of local life, it’s easy to see why roughly 45,000 people attempt to complete the trail each year.

Following old military roads through pine forests and barren moorland, hikers trace centuries of lore while experiencing a taste of local life.

11/19/2025

In Costa Rica, pura vida is more than just a saying—it’s a way of life. It’s a thank you, a greeting, and a reminder to slow down and notice the beauty around you. It’s about living with gratitude, kindness, and respect for the land and each other. How do you embrace pura vida? Explore more: https://on.natgeo.com/TRVFB111925

11/19/2025

National Geographic photographers have spent the past year documenting the world in all its beauty and complexity. Out of hundreds of thousands of photos, 25 were selected as our Pictures of the Year. 📸

From once-in-a-lifetime phenomena to elusive animals to pioneering science, view these special moments featuring rare wildlife, scientific discoveries, and human exploration: https://on.natgeo.com/4r9tBb8

11/18/2025

Rainbow Lake, Maine, reminds us that we don't have to settle for one beautiful landscape when we can have two.

11/17/2025

Forget the crowded resorts of Spain’s Mediterranean coast—the Costa de la Luz, or ‘Coast of Light,’ offers an entirely different kind of escape. Stretching along Andalucía’s unspoiled Atlantic seaboard, this tranquil region is rich in wild and windswept beaches, pine forests, and whitewashed hilltop towns where time seems to slow down.

Forget what you think you know about the built-up Spanish Costas. The aptly named Costa de la Luz — or ‘Coast of Light’ — is a quiet stretch along Andalucía's lesser-visited Atlantic seaboard, where rolling dunes meet pine forests and timeworn towns bask in the sun. Explore its natural park...

11/17/2025

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids of Giza is finally open, more than three decades after plans were first announced. Visitors can expect nearly 872,000 square feet of galleries displaying tens of thousands of artifacts, including solar barques and Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask.

Discover how this monumental museum brings ancient Egypt to life like never before: https://on.natgeo.com/3X1M63l

11/17/2025

What's the most inconvenient object you've ever lost on vacation? Phone? Keys? Passport?

11/16/2025

In Khiva, history isn’t just remembered—it’s practiced. Beneath the desert sun, master carvers, musicians, and bakers carry on the artistry that once dazzled Silk Road travelers. Explore the images that bring this ancient city to life.

Once a crucial caravan stop on the Silk Road, Khiva is one of Central Asia’s best-preserved medieval settlements. The Uzbek city is a place of towering minarets and intricate craftwork, with ancient traditions continuing to flourish inside its walls.

11/16/2025

Boundary Creek's Dunanda Falls cuts through the forest to create a dreamy landscape in Yellowstone National Park.

11/16/2025

Two years after the devastating 2023 wildfires, Maui is welcoming visitors back—not just for a vacation, but as partners in recovery. From dining at family-run restaurants to staying in locally staffed resorts, every choice helps sustain the island’s people, culture, and future.

It’s not just a vacation—it’s an investment in the island’s future. Learn the best times to travel, where to stay, and how to best support local communities and honor Hawaiian culture.

11/16/2025

Rosewater from mountain-grown blooms and frankincense from the Boswellia sacra tree remain at the core of Oman’s fragrance industry, where traditional techniques—some preserved through generations—continue to define the craft. Discover them for yourself on an adventure that bridges the country's past and present.

Across Oman’s mountains, wadis and coasts, the scents of rose and frankincense tell a tale that bridges the country’s past and present.