If you want to feel like Lara Croft, Indiana Jones, or Nathan Drake, you have to add these places to your bucket list.

But reality doesn’t always mirror expectation, and sometimes those “dream destinations” are more mirage than paradise. You ...

By the way, I forgot to tell you, I’m going on a trip to Uzbekistan in a few days.” That’s what my 78-year-old French mom, ...

A bus-licensing dispute and protests trigger evacuations at Machu Picchu, disrupting access to Peru’s top tourist site.

Machu Picchu, the remains of a 15th Century Inca city, is Peru's most popular tourist destination, and a Unesco world ...

Ever wonder what it feels like to float into a lost city? Stick around, because Machu Picchu does not disappoint. Check this out. These terraces are basically ancient Inca engineering flexing on ...

National Geographic announces its annual roundup of destinations recognized for offering the best experiences for travelers around the globe. Senate to vote Friday on pathway to end shutdown Dallas ...

Oftentimes referred to as the “king of the jungle,” lions are highly social and intelligent creatures. These big cats are also critical to maintaining the health of their ecosystem. National ...

Scientists say that the fires ravaging the western United States are burning differently these days. Documenting the aftermath requires a new approach as well. In a conventional photograph of ...

The Rise of Adult ADHD is a National Geographic exploration of new research that is upending old notions about who the condition affects—and how those diagnosed with it can thrive. Millions of ...

Where to go in 2026, according to Travel + Leisure editors—for the food, culture, nature, adventure, and more.