A practical guide to stargazing
The growing trend of astrotourism continues to draw new travellers to the wonders of the night sky in places where light ...
What it's like to travel along the West Coast on a train
One of the most beautiful train journeys in the US, the Coast Starlight’s route unspools along the Pacific Ocean from Los ...
Why you should go island-hopping through Estonia's western isles
Island-hop through Estonia’s western isles to appreciate the benefits of slow travel in this untouched stretch of the country ...
What it's like to hike Australia's Great Ocean Walk
A multi-day trek along the Great Ocean Walk uncovers intriguing tales from Victoria’s maritime history and ends at one of its ...
The 10 best compact cameras for travel, tested and reviewed by Nat Geo
Our photo engineering team builds special equipment for Nat Geo photographers on assignment. These cameras impressed them the ...
It’s getting dark out again. Here’s why it’s actually good for your health.
As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to ...
Why did Neanderthals and humans bury their dead? Scientists have a new theory.
The two species began burying their dead at roughly the same time and place. Now some archaeologists think competition may ...
These are the 7 best rain jackets for men
With multiple layers of construction and thoughtful details, these jackets help keep you dry whether you’re traveling or just ...
Do you have a twin stranger? The surprising science behind doppelgängers
Even though Segal has proved that personalities between doppelgängers are far more dissimilar than personalities between ...
Traveling with your pet for the holidays? Here are some helpful tips.
From new semi-private pet airplanes to road trips, this is everything pet parents should consider before hitting the road.
9 ways to experience Sydney's great outdoors, from foraging to harbour kayaking
The capital of New South Wales has an array of urban adventures on its doorstep, with activities ranging from foraging walks ...
Bees. Spies. A morgue. National Geographic’s headquarters has a surprising history.
As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.