You don’t have to be an artist to appreciate the natural world. But thinking like a landscape artist can help travelers become better at seeing what’s around them. on.natgeo.com/3xkVFwZ
Whether you’re new to camping—or usually prefer resort beds to sleeping bags—these tips will help ease you into close encounters with nature that will bring discovery, joy, and a deeper connection to the natural world. on.natgeo.com/3Ql5IuL
From summer temperatures that are among the hottest in the world to immense wealth from oil reserves, Kuwait is a land of extremes. on.natgeo.com/3xUmaen
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie with a head for heights or simply looking for sublime vistas, these stunning vantage points are sure to deliver. on.natgeo.com/3y0xeXi
The pyramids in Egypt are more famous, but the ones in Sudan hide royal burial sites that archaeologists can explore—as long as they don’t mind swimming. on.natgeo.com/3zI6E6D
The “Southern Underground Railroad” helped formerly enslaved people reach freedom in northern Mexico. One village here has observed Juneteenth or “Dia de los Negros” for more than 150 years. on.natgeo.com/3mW5FYZ
Similar to “peak bagging,” where hikers or mountaineers tick off a list of summits to reach, lake bagging has swimmers tracking the bodies of water they take a dip in. on.natgeo.com/3n3p4XT
Some of Europe’s most iconic Gothic style buildings were influenced by Islamic design of the Middle East, in an East-West trade of architectural ideas. on.natgeo.com/3ncYECV
Stonehenge, completed some 4,600 years ago, may be fashioned in part from elements of older megalithic monuments built hundreds of miles away. on.natgeo.com/3zSGVbJ
Scenic strolls, starry nights, and tempting fare seduce the senses in these seven romantic towns from France to Italy and beyond.
Follow along this week for more of our Best of Europe series. on.natgeo.com/3nckcjj
From Scotland to Switzerland and beyond, these six European villages capture the thrill of diving into the great outdoors—whether it’s climbing a mountain or taking a dip in the ocean.
Follow along this week for more of our Best of Europe series. on.natgeo.com/3OjkPn8
Stretching more than 320 miles, the Greater Paris Trail highlights the city’s myriad facets, from architectural showstoppers to everyday treasures. on.natgeo.com/3tZz6Nw
A showcase of global biodiversity, the Queen’s Grove was conceived as a succession of green, open-air “rooms,” each devoted to a different plant species. on.natgeo.com/3xWA5za
Many of the coal slag heaps in northern France’s Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining region have been rehabilitated, drawing visitors to unique cultural and natural attractions. on.natgeo.com/3HUUUzB
Leuven is where the Big Bang theory was first conceived. Or, as a little-known Belgian Catholic priest called his concept at the time, "the day without yesterday." on.natgeo.com/3u38mMa
With views of the Continental Divide and enough acrophobic moments to make the overall experience feel truly death-defying, Colorado’s via ferrata is uniquely thrilling. on.natgeo.com/3ngtI4K
There’s nothing like a road trip: scenic views, surprising stops, the time spent with friends or with your own thoughts. For National Take a Road Trip Day, cruise on one of the world’s best road trips. on.natgeo.com/39YNBdb
The plight of bees has spurred interest in the sweet syrup they produce, giving people an opportunity to sell, cook, and experiment with honey. Here's how travelers can help. on.natgeo.com/39VKDpZ
History was made on the world’s highest peak when the first all-Black and Sherpa expedition reached the summit of Mount Everest early Thursday. on.natgeo.com/3weF8LY
The country has embarked on a fast-paced road-building program that’s transforming the landscape as well as the lives of residents and the experiences of travelers. on.natgeo.com/3FLGWz2
Tonight, Earth’s shadow will bathe the moon in a deep red—one of the most eye-catching sights of the night sky—for nearly an hour and a half. on.natgeo.com/3PmlEfW
From a giant subterranean lake to the cavern that inspired Johnny Cash to seek sobriety, Tennessee’s underground world is teeming with bizarre legends and surprising sites. on.natgeo.com/3FPQCsu
They were swimming along together as one, two male North Atlantic right whales, each draping a fin over the other’s body. It looked as if they were hugging. on.natgeo.com/3FMtT0a
While sand dollars can be found along coasts around the United States, the beaches near San Francisco are a perfect place to take a deep dive into their fascinating history. on.natgeo.com/37Yoh6M
The sun and the stars are their compass; the waves and the wind, their maps. Lehua Kamalu is leading a revival of the ancient skill of Polynesian wayfinding. on.natgeo.com/39vzCeS
The Great Loop takes boaters up the Atlantic seaboard, through historic canals, across the Great Lakes, down the inland rivers to the Gulf of Mexico, and around Florida. on.natgeo.com/3Pzw8s6
From solo trips around the world to family sojourns in the Pacific Northwest, these tales of travel on the high-seas might just inspire you to cast off on your own adventure. on.natgeo.com/3wwt8UU