National Geographic Travel

11/27/2025

Found in the city's older quarters, Lyon's bouchons are bistros that provide local fare in a traditional setting. Here are seven of the city's most authentic bouchons that offer classic dishes, good wine, and charming atmospheres full of French flavor.

The city's traditional restaurants, known as bouchons, are an essential part of its identity and a must-visit for authentic local cuisine. Here are seven of the best to try

11/26/2025

Travel journalist Stephanie Vermillion has chased the northern lights across the globe—but seeing them in Alaska was still on her bucket list. And this winter couldn't be a better time. With heightened solar activity lighting up the skies, green northern lights are appearing with greater intensity across the state. Explore more about aurora hunting: https://on.natgeo.com/43SsxOZ

11/26/2025

The Finnish capital of Helsinki prides itself on its creativity, sustainability, and connection with the natural world that surrounds it. In a city where everything seems like it was once something else—from repurposed tech headquarters and police stations to recycled furnishings—every excursion has layers of history and meaning just beneath the surface.

The Finnish capital is defined by the nature around it and the creative spirit of its people. This itinerary explores both traits, with a visit to a sprawling cultural complex, a bike ride along the coast and a happy hour with views.

11/26/2025

Cairo crackles with energy—ancient, modern, and everything in between. Whether you’re exploring sacred sites or savoring local flavors, here's everything you need to make the most of Egypt’s dynamic capital.

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval markets, and the legendary Nile are just a few highlights of Egypt’s energetic capital. Here’s our guide to where to stay, what to eat, and what to know before you visit Cairo.

11/25/2025

Castles dot Germany’s landscape, but these ten stand out for their rich history and stunning settings. Explore mountain fortresses and forest strongholds that have stood for centuries, each revealing a different chapter of the country’s past and continuing to draw visitors today.

There are tens of thousands of castles in Germany. Here are ten of our favorites that you can visit—or maybe even book as your very own fairy-tale wedding venue.

11/25/2025

An Australian road trip sounds as good as it looks.

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11/25/2025

Visitors to this Colorado town might get a sense of the familiar as they stroll its charming streets and alleyways—it was designer Harper Goff's inspiration for Disneyland's "Main Street, U.S.A." as he infused its distinct style and architecture into the park. Today, tourists can experience the real-life magic in Goff's idyllic hometown, which is still ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.

Walt Disney’s vision of an idyllic “Main Street, U.S.A.” found a muse in the brick-lined charm of this community that is still ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.

11/25/2025

Washington, D.C., is full of iconic monuments, but the city has more to offer than its popular tourist destinations. We've put together a list of seven neighborhoods where visitors can find hidden gems and local hotspots just waiting to be explored in the nation's capital.

The nation’s capital has a rich history beyond the National Mall. Here’s where Washingtonians go to find the best eats, art, and entertainment.

11/24/2025

Do you keep foreign money as a souvenir or exchange it as soon as you get home?

11/24/2025

Seen from above, a herd of caribou—so small they could be mistaken for ants at first glance—migrates to calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

11/24/2025

For Sofía Vergara and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, food is a family affair. Inspired by their shared love of Colombian cuisine, the duo has launched brands that showcase the country’s delicious flavors while also giving back to their communities.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, discuss their favourite LA restaurants, family meals and teaming up with female coffee farmers in their native Colombia.

11/23/2025

In Switzerland's Jura Mountains, you can follow the literal footsteps of giants. Buried within limestone formations older than the Alps are thousands of dinosaur footprints left behind on what were once shallow coastal lagoons and tidal flats. Now, travelers can trace these fossils across 100 miles of ancient woodland and rugged hills.

Find out how to follow 150 million years of history on the "Dinosaur Freeway"—and where to stop along the way: https://on.natgeo.com/3XMrBb6