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The first woman to climb Mount Fuji did it in secret
The first woman to climb Mount Fuji did it in secret
To experience the real D.C., visit these 7 neighborhoods
To experience the real D.C., visit these 7 neighborhoods
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 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
- 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
- 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
- Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026
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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I set out to see the Serengeti's Great Migration—here's what happened
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Why India has one of the world's most creative restaurant scenes
Tracing an ancient Māori jade trade route in New Zealand
Tracing an ancient Māori jade trade route in New Zealand
Take part in a master-led healing retreat in the Maldives
Take part in a master-led healing retreat in the Maldives
November 2025 Issue
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These incredible photos show you life from a bug’s perspective
These incredible photos show you life from a bug’s perspective
How doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHD
How doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHD
Hibernating humans? The race to unlock a sci-fi superpower
Hibernating humans? The race to unlock a sci-fi superpower
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