While on assignment in Romania, photographer Jasper Doest found himself uncomfortably close to a bear—leading to an image ...

Visit the Mediterranean’s largest island to relive moments from White Lotus, taste wine atop Mount Etna, and explore the ...

Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.

In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra, the ancient oasis whose location had been a closely guarded secret for centuries. Known as Ed Deir—the Monastery—this building ...

Skyscrapers meet the sea in South Korea’s second-largest city. And as the home of the first surf schools in the country, it’s ...

A new hike through the rice paddies and forested interior of Bali offers a meaningful way to experience Indonesia’s ‘Island ...

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Majorca’s major mountain range is every bit as beautiful as the island’s coastline — and you can hike straight from your ...

Jeonju, in north Jeolla province, is so famed for its food that it’s designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, serving subtle ...

National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase what it means to be female. 15 life-changing experiences in North America’s national parks 15 life-changing experiences in North ...

From Nigeria to Senegal and everywhere in between, West Africa is home to a rich culinary culture that transcends national ...

The feathery gilled pink salamanders stop aging early and can regenerate their limbs. Studying them could be the next step in ...