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Goa’s beaches may draw the most visitors, but its most revealing experiences lie inland. Heritage neighbourhoods, protected forests, spice plantations and pilgrimage routes offer a slower, more ...

This central Indian city is a street-food powerhouse, where Gujarati, Rajasthani, Malwa and Maratha kitchens converge at stalls offering everything from spiced potato patties and golden samosas to ...

Soe Win’s claims of progress on Beijing-backed transport and economic corridors mask fragmented territorial control and stalled mega-projects.

An expert in picking locks, Jack Sheppard rose to fame in the 18th century for his spectacular escapes from London’s notorious prisons—but harsh English laws against theft eventually sent him to the ...

Follow in the footsteps of a Welsh king by scaling Cader Idris, but beware: it’s said those who sleep on the peak are destined to become poets or go mad.

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff and contributors for their favorite places to escape the stress and noise ...

For some U.S. residents, it can take a day or two to reach the nearest national park. And when you finally arrive—especially during the busy summer months and shoulder seasons—the parks are often too ...

LOS ANGELES -- Will Smith has been a sensation in the entertainment world for decades, from a musician to a television and film actor, from an online creator to a National Geographic Explorer with ...

Get a local’s view on this state capital, with its distinct Western heritage, neon-lit neighbourhoods and lush green spaces. Travellers can learn more about the history and culture of the American ...

Winter doesn’t need to keep those who love the outdoors away from state parks. That’s the message from National Geographic, which this week identified nine state parks that are perfect to visit in the ...

If 2025 was the year of longevity retreats and digital detoxing, 2026 is all about returning to the elements. That could mean plunging into glacial waters, swapping spa hotels for cabins in the woods, ...