Laos

At the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers sits the enchanting city of Luang Prabang — a peaceful, spiritual place where ancient traditions still thrive

Orkney Islands

Remote it may be, but travellers who venture to this windswept archipelago are rewarded with prehistoric sites, seabirds and rugged splendour. 

Dordogne 

It’s the heartland of confit duck, foie gras and ‘black gold’ truffles, but traditional Dordogne cuisine also embraces earthy, flavour-rich foods, most of which are preserved in no-nonsense cans and jars.

Morocco: Surf School

DESPITE THE WEATHER AND YEARS AWAY FROM THE WAVES, REDISCOVERING THE RUSH OF SURFING ON MOROCCO’S ATLANTIC COAST IS THE EVENTUAL REWARD FOR A SURF SCHOOL NOVICE

A Caribbean Cook-up

From Jerk Chicken And Flying Fish To Conch And Callaloo, The Caribbean’s Cuisine Is As Distinct As The Islands Themselves. This Is A Region Of One-pot Wonders And Tangy Marinades, Where The Beach Barbecues Are Boisterous And Street-side Shacks Dish Up Food To Remember. So Grab Your Cou-cou Stick And Get Stirring.

Here Be Dragons

In China’s southern provinces, mythical landscapes abound. From the verdant peaks lining the Yangtze River to the towering pillars of Zhangjiajie — inspiration for the film Avatar — the region’s motley mountains conjure up some fanciful visions

Frankfurt

This is a city of culinary experimentation, where traditional apfelwein taverns are celebrated alongside the likes of matcha donuts at a French-Japanese patisserie.

Nashville

With a boutique hotel boom, a surge of restaurants and cocktail bars crowning the city’s rooftops, you don’t have to be a country music fan to get stuck in to Tennessee’s capital.

Winter Warmers

The key to thriving in colder climes is finding the right fuel. So, as the nights draw in and the mercury drops, we’ve searched the world’s most wondrous wintry destinations to find heartening dishes worth wrapping up for — from Swiss fondue and Tuscan bean soup to German goose and Nepalese dumplings.

Stir It Up!

A lime wedge in a bottle of beer is one thing — but chilli sauce, stock, tomato juice, or clam broth? Welcome to the Mexican tradition of ‘prepared beer’ — and its crowning glory, the michelada.

Playful Puddings

From ice cream sundaes to s’mores, nostalgic desserts will bring out your inner child

Five Ways With Chestnuts

When Roasted, They're The Essence Of Christmas, But Chestnuts Are Far Too Versatile To Be Just A Festive Fixture.

Meet The Locals

It might be something in the clean, clear water, or perhaps the rarefied mountain air is responsible, but Salzburgerland is home to an inordinately rich heritage of artisans, craftspeople and mavericks. Their inspiration is tied closely to their bond to the homeland, and comes across clearly in their passions

Get On Your Bike

Explore Salzburgerland’s stunning lakes and mountains on two wheels.

Eat, Drink And Be Merry

Experience the vivid and authentic Austrian Yuletide cheer of Salzburg’s twinkling Christmas markets

Salt Of The Earth

Salzburgerland is establishing itself as a food destination through its excellent organic produce, world-class chefs and unique ‘culinary pathways’.

Salzburg

Birthplace of Mozart and the home of The Sound of Music, Salzburg balances highbrow culture with an abundance of chilled-out bars and restaurants

Hup Two Three Four!

In Botswana’s Chobe National Park you’ll have little trouble finding your very own ‘pachyderm parade’. Head to the Serondela region— via the mighty Victoria Falls — where the sheer variety of wildlife will jolt your inner child back to life.

The Word

This collection of classic photo portraits of the world’s animals are disarmingly sensitive and revealing, serving as a clarion call to save our endangered species 

Hip Hop, Ya Don't Stop

If today’s toothless hip hop could rediscover its bite, the soundtrack of New York could one day become the unifying sound of a nation

To The Moon And Back

A hot air balloon gives an elevated perspective on the central Turkish region’s lunar landscapes

Neighbourhood Sydney

Australia’s largest city is more than just its iconic opera house and harbour bridge. Pick a neighbourhood and dive in to find craftbeer, Asian street food and beachside modernism.

The Aleutian Islands

Even for an elite kayaker, these remote Pacific islands are an intense place, challenging and inspiring in the same stroke, with back-breaking swells

Sherpas: The Invisible Men Of Everest

Often overlooked and rarely adequately rewarded, Nepal ’s ‘people of the east ’ have been helping adventurers up Mount Everest for a century, but at what cost?

Meet Our Adventurers

National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year honours extraordinary achievements in the fields of exploration, adventure sports, conservation and humanitarianism within the past 12 months. This year ’s theme was ‘Trailblazers’, with each participant achieving something unique, groundbreaking and game-changing in their activity

Into The Deep

The Ocean Is a Place of Deep Serenity. It Also Contains Sharks — a Fact That Becomes Glaringly Apparent While Freediving in Cape Town.

Adventure Capital

Kayaking, Zip-lining and Free running Through London Offers Three Very Different Perspectives of the City.

Are Favela Tours Ethical?

‘Slum tours’ in South America are increasingly popular, but do they benefit local people or are they exploitative?

Medellín

Medellín’s tragic past informs — but can’t dampen — its dynamic present. Colombia’s boomtown of new beginnings is a warm, welcoming mass of contradictions.

São Paulo

Whether eating on the street or being served at the chef’s table, São Paulo is a delicious place, full of flavour and surprises.