In the Himalayas of northern India, Ladakh is a land of jagged peaks and sprawling desert, where ancient monasteries are ...

A small Arctic research station in Norway has emerged as a scientific hub, and it’s home to an increasingly female-led ...

Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped in tales of excess and cruelty. One enduring myth claims that as a great ...

These are the stories of South Korea’s 'mermaids', who for centuries have braved the harsh conditions to harvest shellfish.

Framed by palms and with sparkling turquoise sea, nowhere does beachside bliss like the Maldives. And with a string of new openings, this Indian Ocean the islands’ hotel scene has never looked better.

A rising number of travelers are discovering this Central American country’s year-round surfing, quaint villages, and new ...

Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...

National Geographic’s photography community is now on Instagram at @NatGeoYourShot. Please follow us there for the latest photos from the community and tag your photos #YourShotPhotographer for ...

Hassan Sharif is a world-renowned conceptual artist, and the purpose of his three-dimensional creations is to emphasize their ...

Travel beyond the bustling streets of Seoul and Suwon to discover the full beauty of Gyeonggi Province — from exploring Korea ...

A family feast in the tiny European principality of Liechtenstein, set snugly between the Swiss and Austrian Alps, features farm produce, local wine and home bakes sweetened with orchard fruits.

The growing trend of astrotourism continues to draw new travellers to the wonders of the night sky in places where light ...