National Geographic Travel

07/11/2025

Once a royal retreat for Queen Victoria and a creative haven for artists like Alfred Lord Tennyson, the Isle of Wight remains a place of inspiration, beauty, and quirks. Just a short boat ride from the mainland, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve blends rich history with a modern creative spirit—Victorian estates, dramatic sea stacks, and red squirrel sightings meet craft gin, garlic ice cream, and boutique hotels.

One-time haunt of Queen Victoria, the Isle of Wight has a host of unique charms, including dramatic sea stacks and a thriving population of red squirrels.

07/10/2025

Most world travelers are familiar with the popular and often over-touristed cities in Italy such as Rome, Florence, Milan, and Naples, but there are lesser-known locales found on the Italian Riviera and in the Lake Como area that offer equally authentic experiences in Italian food, art, and cultural history.

Here's how to plan your dream Italian holiday to three towns in Northwest Italy—without the crowds. https://on.natgeo.com/44loI5q

07/10/2025

The St. James Way is more than just the infamous Camino Francés that takes hikers from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela. It's a huge network of 281 routes that span over 51,500 miles (82,881 km) across 29 countries. While the French Way is the most popular, consider turning to quieter paths, like the German Caminos, which offer the same historic charm with far fewer crowds.

The Camino de Santiago is more than just one 500-mile route through Spain. Here’s why you should consider hiking the German section of trails.

07/09/2025

It's a unique, Greenlandic spin on hut-to-hut trekking—complete with iceberg views, cultural exchange, and plenty of woolly company along the way. After three visits, travel journalist Stephanie Vermillion calls hiking between sheep farms her favorite Greenland adventure. 🐑 Uncover more about taking your own sheep-filled trek: https://on.natgeo.com/4eD5Li2

07/09/2025

The full moon illuminates Lemhi Pass in the Beaverhead Mountains.

07/09/2025

What's one thing—besides your passport and phone—that you absolutely cannot travel without?

07/08/2025

Located between the peaks of the Dolomites and the waters of alpine lakes, Trentino invites travelers to explore a mix of Italian, Swiss, German, and Austrian cultures. Wander through charming Renaissance streets in Trento, sip a Hugo cocktail while watching the sunset over terraced vineyards, and uncover centuries-old stories held within haunted castles.

This mountainous province in northernmost Italy owes its character to a multitude of cross-Alpine influences.

07/08/2025

Looking for tasty Italian food in New York? Jo knows all the best spots 🍕

Watch , now available on the National Geographic YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/LfUXGbZ6vVQ?si=ooMBAw0BE53vAJID

07/08/2025

Discover a different side of California's wine country. 🍷

When it comes to wine tasting in California, most people immediately think of Napa Valley, with its wineries and tasting rooms around every corner. If you look beyond this powerhouse region, you'll find lesser-known wine destinations across the Golden State state pouring bold reds, crisp whites, and small-batch surprises.

From mountain-top tasting rooms to coastal vineyards, these five destinations offer a more tailored experience and less of the crowds.

Sip and explore: https://on.natgeo.com/TRVFB07082025

07/08/2025

Climbing Mount Everest isn't exactly a walk in the park, but you can't beat the views.

07/07/2025

Could one of the world's most storied regions also hold the key to true tranquility? 🍃

In the hills of Transylvania, the village of Karácsonyfalva thrives under a centuries-old system of communal landownership called the Közbirtokosság. This community shares not just resources, but also responsibility, heritage, and purpose. In a world speeding forward, Karácsonyfalva offers a rare glimpse of what it means to live in balance—with the land, and with each other.

Uncover more of the region's traditions: https://on.natgeo.com/4liZuuy

07/07/2025

Via ferratas—iron rungs, steel cables, and bridges that aid mountain climbers—started in the European Alps over a century ago as a utilitarian measure. They've changed over the years into a recreational activity that makes mountain climbing more accessible, and they've spread to locations across the United States.

Once reserved for mountain towns, iron-rung climbing courses called via ferratas are showing up in places like Columbus, Ohio. Here’s where else to try one.