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Time is running short to submit your best travel photos to the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest–the deadline is July 11. Entries submitted after June 28 are subject to an additional fee, so get your photos in quick! First prize is a 14-day expedition for two to the British and Irish Isles aboard the National…
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Put aside your smart phone and spend your vacation off the grid at an Amish Bed & Breakfast. B&Bs in Pennsylvania Dutch country offer a glimpse into the Amish way of life, bringing visitors farm-fresh foods, trips to auction-style “mud sale” fundraisers, and the chance to learn about and connect with the “Plain People” and…
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Former Traveler staffer Ashley Thompson is in western China. We emailed her to learn what she’s up to. Some of your status updates on Facebook mention seeing ram fights, Uyghur wrestling, and headless goat polo. Where are you and what are you doing there? My new roommate invited me along to watch traditional Nowruz (Central…
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It’s the lively, chaotic atmosphere, and seemingly infinite variety of goods for sale that make the markets of Marrakech some of the best in the world. For over a thousand years, the city has been a top destination for shopping and honing bargaining skills. Read this guide for tips on taking home treasures from the…
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By Gabrielle Varela We sat on bundles of reeds laid out in the clearing as a smiling man approached us in a rainbow colored chullo hat, a woven shirt, and athletic pants. He welcomed us to his island and introduced himself as Roi, the president of the island. Behind him, three men dragged a thick…
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The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are up there on many traveler’s must-see lists, along with sites like the Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu. Unlike most destinations, however, finding this dazzling display of light isn’t always easy. Follow these tips, and head to Alaska, northern Scandinavia, and Canada to keep the odds in your favor. [Washington…
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At National Geographic Traveler we celebrate the power of photography. A great photo tells a story– capturing moments both momentous and ordinary, documenting experiences in ways that words simply can’t. Imagine, then, if the world had a platform to share these visual memories across generations. Sure, there’s Facebook which is carefully documenting our modern history,…
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Looking for an escape from the daily grind? Take it slow, and you’ll avoid needing a vacation from your vacation. Destinations like Cosenza (Italy), Havana (Cuba), and Siwa (Egypt) are sure to give you that back-in-time feeling you need to wind down from the modern world. [Lonely Plaanet] Websites like Couchsurfing.org have changed the way…
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A three-hour drive from the Costa Rican capital stands the highly active Arenal Volcano, a lonely giant whose towering peak is usually crowned with wispy clouds. But on those rare occasions when the veil of mist clears, Arenal reveals itself to be a perfect cone rising from the forest above the shores of Lake Arenal.…
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The scenic overlook that offers a breathtaking view of a fishing village and an improbably blue Caribbean Sea is a classic tourist trap. And St. Lucia has more than its fair share of them, where merchants hawk necklaces, painted shells, and jewelry to unsuspecting visitors. After seeing our third commercialized vantage point, we asked our…
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