From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s ...

Dominica fully lives up to its self-appointed nickname as the "Caribbean’s Nature Island." In a region that brims with pristine beaches requiring nothing more but to show up and relax, Dominica ...

Khiva’s rich history and perfectly preserved architecture have long been difficult to reach—but no more. See how this UNESCO treasure is opening up to the world. At the start of the 20th century, ...

There’s never a bad time to visit Elmley Nature Reserve. In the cooler months, murmurations of starlings cloud crisp winter skies while tens of thousands of waders fill rain-fed pools. The beginnings ...

National Geographic looked at more than 3,000 Instagram posts for our recent hashtag challenge to find the 10 most inspiring travel photos from our readers. Originally constructed to reach the gold ...

When the cold months begin to take a toll, a change of scenery might be the perfect antidote, especially if it involves clear blue waters and warm trade winds. Studies show that spending time near the ...

Paradise, we’re often told, is a tropical island: cerulean waters lapping alabaster sands and chic beach bars shaded by palms. Destinations like Hawaii, Mauritius and the Maldives have long defined ...

It turns out there are still some near-secret Cycladic isles. From Santorini, solitude-seekers leave the crowds behind on a ferry bound for a little-known alternative: Folegandros, where there’s no ...