Travel Writing

  • Great Outdoors U.S.A.: 1,000 adventures across all 50 states

    Disney Books (National Geographic)

    In this information-packed guide, uncover the best walking, biking, and hiking trails in your home state, along with other outdoor activities including birdwatching, outdoor yoga, ziplining, kayaking, forest bathing, skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and so much more.

  • The Brave Ones

    National Geographic magazine

    These women rangers represent a new strategy in getting communities to help fight wildlife poaching.

  • The Canada Experience

    Immense. Inspirational. Amazing. Canada’s wild landscapes and luminous cities turn ordinary holidays into unforgettable adventures.

  • Last Prom

    Prom in Flint is more than just a dance. It’s a celebration of triumph and survival—and this year was Northwestern High School’s grand finale.

  • A Perfect Michigan Spot for Every Type of Traveler

    Whether you’re looking for a place to get outdoors, a new foodie hot spot, or an arts and culture hub, the Great Lakes state has something for you.

  • 1,000 Perfect Weekends: Great Escapes Around the Globe

    Disney Books (National Geographic)
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    Whether you’re looking for a way to unplug from the busy work week, take the family on a quick getaway, or add to a vacation itinerary, this practical and inspiring book provides the perfect way to plan your next quick escape.

  • 100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas

    Disney Books (National Geographic)
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    In this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling 100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas, find where to go, what to do, when to visit, and more for the top destinations around the world.

  • 100 Cities, 5000 Ideas

    Disney Books (National Geographic)
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    Grab your passport and get ready to explore 100 cities around the world. This informative travel guide–the next in National Geographic’s blockbuster 5,000 Ideas series–takes you from skyscraper-filled concrete jungles to coastal urban oases.

  • 13 Tips for the Perfect Campervan Trips

    Looking to live your best #vanlife? Take this advice.

  • Parkour Can Be Dangerous—but More and More People Are Doing It

    Amid risk and controversy, this urban adventure sport continues to grow.

  • 10 Ultimate National Parks Adventures

    Looking for the greatest national park experience ever? Take on one of these ten challenges.

  • Legendary Photos from Historic National Geographic Expeditions

    Look back at National Geographic's epic adventures through these classic and previously unpublished images.

  • How to Survive a Natural Disaster

    Three experts share their tips on withstanding a devastating catastrophe.

  • 27 Unbelievable Places to Hang a Hammock

    See the thrilling ways these overachieving sleepers take a break from their adventures.

  • Watch: Everest Climbers' Lives Saved by Chance Encounter

    A heroic guide and group of Sherpas used their expertise to help two dangerously impaired climbers make it safely off the mountain.

  • 5 Adventures Straight Out of Game of Thrones

    You may never ride a dragon or scale an ice fortress, but these wild experiences will get you pretty close.

  • 5 Must-Do Activities in Malta

    This Mediterranean nation is packed with stunning beaches, historic towns, and ancient archaeology. Here are the five ways to explore it all.

  • Where to Travel if You’re Obsessed With Zombies

    Zombie culture may be rooted in lore, but here are six real-life destinations for fans of the undead.

  • 6 Destinations to Visit for a Real Digital Detox

    Escape the sometimes all-consuming digital world by venturing to one of these 6 secluded spots around the world.

  • Three Record-Setting Highliners Cross the World's Longest Line

    After walking an unprecedented 5,453-foot long highline over the Navacelles valley, three French athletes become world-record holders.

  • Watch our photographer take an Arctic survival test. It's brutal.

    To document the Canadian military's intense cold-weather training program, Louie Palu had to fall into a frozen lake and find a way out.

  • 5 Things to Try If You Forgot to Book a Hotel Room

    Got a little too carefree with your trip planning? One of these backup plans might help.

  • Go Inside These World-Famous, Rarely Seen River Caves

    Editor

    See stunning photos of these strictly protected underground caves in Slovenia.

  • Epic flood sends cavers scrambling for their lives

    Editor

    A National Geographic photographer recounts his fight to escape the world's deepest cave.

  • After Fleeing War, Refugee Children Face Lasting Psychological Trauma

    Editor

    In Lesbos, Greece, young refugees cope with a growing mental health crisis.

  • Scenes From a Migration Crisis—On Both Sides of the Border

    Editor

    These migrants, asylum seekers, aid workers, and officers are fighting for better lives and stronger communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.