Fierce summer temperatures can make much of Southern Europe difficult for active, nature-loving breaks in summer. But that still leaves a dazzling array of national parks to explore in the Alps ...

National Geographic Expeditions’ new "Portugal & the Azores: Explorers, Ecological Wonders & Epicurean Delights" itinerary offers an immersive, luxurious, and expertly guided 10-day adventure through ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s national parks.

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws comes alive in the only authorized documentary on the iconic film, premiering July 20 at 10 PM on National Geography.

The hunt for the world’s rarest duck The dogged search for a bird that many people figured had gone extinct included torrential rains, washed-out bridges, swine flu, and unrelenting obsession.

The idea that diet sodas can help you lose weight is becoming increasingly complicated as emerging research suggests they may confuse the brain—and trigger an urge to eat.

Photography workshop s led by National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributors — from just £6. Limited-edition VIP tickets for priority entry, lounge access, fizz on arrival and a luxury goodie bag.

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts are once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

This one-minute workout could transform your health Influencers call sprinting the ultimate fat-burning workout. Experts say it’s more nuanced—but research shows this high-intensity exercise ...

This animal has a built-in taser to stun sharks Electric rays are staying out of the stomachs of sharks by shocking them—with up to 200 volts.

Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some lightning bugs continue to shine.

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Tyrrhenian’, this little-known stretch of Basilicata goes all out on natural beauty and southern Italian charm. Here's how to spend a leisurely weekend in Maratea.