Where to travel in 2025: 10 trending destinations
Our annual wishlist is out — and it’s chock full of emerging destinations and new ways to benefit local communities
17 things to do in Japan for culture, food, and fun
Snow-clad mountains perfect for skiing, temples galore, and fish-filled coral reefs — Japan really has it all
When is the best time to visit Japan?
Whether you’re longing for Golden Week festivities or timing the cherry blossoms just right, here’s our rundown to help plan your trip
Art, history, and culture: Tokyo’s 10 best museums
Prepare to be Spirited Away by the Ghibli Museum and walk through water at teamLab Planets in our Tokyo museum guide
Maki memories: eating sushi in Japan
Sushi, sashimi, and everything in between — get ready to taste your way through Japan’s freshest raw fish
Foods to try: breakfast around the world
Travel writer Genevieve Hathaway explores what's on global plates for first meals of the day
6 best places to propose for a unique engagement
From glowworm caves to snow monkey parks, discover our best destinations to pop the question
Where to travel in 2024: Comeback countries
See which iconic destinations are trending for giving you all new reasons to visit
3 surprising cultural facts from National Geographic Family Journeys
Did you know that you can eat "pizza" in the Moroccan desert?
Fall for Japan: 5 unique autumn adventures
Celebrate our October return to Japan by grabbing your favourite cardigan and joining us for a handful of unexpected experiences
Ten dramatic coastal views and where to find them on tour
Crashing waves, rock formations, seaside villages — here’s our gathering of bucket list-worthy coastal scenes from around the globe
Got a major milestone to celebrate? Go big on adventure
We're here to help you say 'way to go, me!' whether you're graduating, retiring or your next birthday has a zero in it
4 things that help make Japan, Japan
From sushi to seaweed to Shibuya Crossing, adventurer Marina Barbir shines a light on what makes this country so unique
The ABCs of: Taiko drums in Japan
What to know before you see the famed drums in action
Touring Japan with my mother (again): A personal act of love and self-torture
'I may not be able to buy her a house — but I can travel with her'
Are these 10 trips on your holiday wish list?
These ten trips topped travellers' wish lists ahead of the holidays — and they’re destined to become some of next year’s hottest destinations!