National Geographic Travel

10/30/2025

Found across Asia, these popular theme parks began as temple gardens that warned visitors of Buddhism’s many levels of hell—and the gruesome fates that awaited them there. These chilling depictions of the Buddhist afterlife offer unique insights into Asian perceptions of death.

Found across Asia, these popular theme parks began as temple gardens that warned visitors of Buddhism’s many levels of hell—and the gruesome fates that awaited them there.

10/30/2025

While Oaxaca's capital has become increasingly popular, the southern Mexican state's coast has remained a quieter destination despite its incredible surf scene, architectural marvels, and undeveloped beaches. With Puerto Escondido set to become one of 14 World Surfing Reserves in early 2026, there's no better time to experience the tranquility of Costa Chica.

From Oaxaca, Mexico's coastline to Italy's Dolomites, Nat Geo’s 2026 list features a selection of must-go destinations right now. Read the full list: https://on.natgeo.com/4qFMqTc

10/30/2025

Talk about a picture-perfect view of Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, Canada.

10/29/2025

Tarot cards. Crystal balls. Astrology apps. They’re all popular tools to try to predict the future—but did you know the items on your grocery list can also tell your fortune? So-called kitchen divination can be traced back through the centuries, still persisting in many cultures to this day and recently enjoying a resurgence in others. Here's everything you need to know.

Kitchen divination has a long, cross-cultural history. In some places, the art never went away; in others, it’s making a comeback through social platforms.

10/29/2025

You don't have to go to Big Bend National Park to appreciate the majesty of the universe, but it helps.

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10/29/2025

There are hundreds of caves in Belize that served as portals to what the Maya called Xibalba—home to ancient death gods, rituals, and extraordinary relics left behind.

Discover how to explore these eerie portals to the Maya underworld: https://on.natgeo.com/4nsy8m0

10/29/2025

November invites travelers to slow down and savor the change in seasons. It’s olive harvest time in Italy, festival season in Mexico, and the perfect month for hiking through the sun-warmed trails of the Canary Islands. Wherever you go, the world feels alive with movement, color, and celebration.

Whether you’re looking for an escape to sunnier shores or to bask in the glut of the season’s harvest, there’s plenty going on in the world. Here’s our pick of this month’s top destinations.

10/28/2025

These maple leaves in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom are part of the area's spectacular autumn display. 🍁

10/28/2025

In New England, treehouses have evolved from childhood escapes into remarkable places to experience fall. From Vermont to Maine, these elevated retreats pair thoughtful design with the simple pleasure of watching the leaves change color—each stay showcasing the region’s vibrant foliage and the quiet stillness of the fall woods.

Explore the five treehouses you can visit: https://on.natgeo.com/4o9vwdJ

10/28/2025

Escape to the laid-back port city of Hull in Yorkshire, England. Revitalized through a $53 million project to promote its many-layered maritime heritage, visitors can discover 800 years of seafaring history, one of the UK's most highly respected aquariums, and grab a bite at the old waterside Fruit Market, all in a trip to this hidden gem.

Where do you want to go in 2026? Nat Geo’s 2026 picks are here and feature iconic destinations for your next adventure. See the full list: https://on.natgeo.com/4hCdzSS

10/28/2025

In the UK, November 5 marks Bonfire Night, when the country commemorates Guy Fawkes's failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. While festivities are held across the country, these six events will make the fifth of November one to remember.

Get winter off to a cracking start with our pick of the November festivities, from fireworks in London to flaming tar barrels in Devon.

10/27/2025

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a historic, 740-mile waterway through dense boreal and hardwood forests that stretches from Maine to New York. Whether you're an experienced paddler looking to spend weeks traveling its whole length or a novice who just wants to put in a few days floating down one of the easier individual sections, the trail is particularly beautiful when the leaves are changing in autumn.

Stretching from New York to Maine, the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the longest inland water passage in the U.S.