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You haven’t been to Maine until you’ve visited these 7 towns
You haven’t been to Maine until you’ve visited these 7 towns
Here's how plastics experts decorate for the holidays
Here's how plastics experts decorate for the holidays
What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?
What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?
Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.
Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.
Watch a black hole fall into a star and then blow it up
Watch a black hole fall into a star and then blow it up
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea—all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
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You haven’t been to Maine until you’ve visited these 7 towns
You haven’t been to Maine until you’ve visited these 7 towns
The hidden European wine region for food-lovers to visit now
The hidden European wine region for food-lovers to visit now
The most unique New Year's celebrations across the Americas
The most unique New Year's celebrations across the Americas
BEST OF THE WORLD 2026
Here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers. Learn more.
- Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026
- Portugal’s history comes alive in this little-known townPortugal’s history comes alive in this little-known town
- This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026
- Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026
- Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026
- Why Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated citiesWhy Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated cities
- Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of QuébecGo beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec
- Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026
- Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026
- Why Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road tripWhy Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip
- Hull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spiritHull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spirit
- Everyone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should youEveryone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should you
- Yamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secretYamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secret
- Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.
- This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026
- Witness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan parkWitness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan park
- Why 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capitalWhy 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capital
- This Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—storyThis Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—story
- Fiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South PacificFiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South Pacific
- Why Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout regionWhy Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout region
- Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026
Closer Look: 18 hours captured in a single photo
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Closer Look: 18 hours captured in a single photo
Sixteen years ago, photographer Stephen Wilkes created a concept called "Day to Night," which uses digital photo techniques to merge time into one image. He takes us through his creative process.December 2025 Issue
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Tracking disease outbreaks to the ends of the Earth
Tracking disease outbreaks to the ends of the Earth
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