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Sep 7, 20201 min read

You can now rent an entire mountain with a rustic cabin in Japan

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Sep 7, 20204 min read

The rare New Guinea singing dog with an eerie howl may not be extinct in the wild

OUT OF EDEN WALK:PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek and the Out of Eden Walk. Copying, distribution, archiving, sublicensing, sale, or resale of the image is prohibited. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: Any and all image uses must (1) be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and (2) be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic Fellow Paul SalopekYou MUST follow these requirements if using the images: 1. Include mandatory photo credit with each image2. Provide a prominent link to: http://outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.com/ with a mention that people can follow the the Out of Eden Walk in real-time online3. Identify Paul Salopek as a National Geographic Fellow..Photograph by John Stanmeyer / National Geographic.Racing the heat in the early morning hours, Paul Salopek walks 250 miles across the remote Kyzyl Kum desert of Uzbekistan en route to China.

Sep 7, 20202 min read

Journalist’s multi-year, global walking odyssey traces our early ancestors' paths

Family group riding beach cruiser bicycles along Crescent beach on Siesta Key, Sarasota FL USA

Sep 5, 20208 min read

What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020

South LaSalle Street in Chicago’s financial district.

Sep 4, 20202 min read

This US city is offering $5000 to residents with the best outdoor dining ideas for winter

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Sep 4, 20202 min read

This London high street is now a public art landmark

Palm trees and white sand at a tropical beach.

Sep 4, 20202 min read

Dominican Republic drops mass testing and offers visitors free COVID-19 insurance

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Sep 4, 20201 min read

This Spanish lighthouse has been given a rainbow transformation

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Sep 4, 20200 min read

Europe’s stunning night skies captured in incredible vibrant detail

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Sep 4, 20201 min read

Terrifying town in Ohio wants to immerse you in spooky fun

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Sep 4, 20202 min read

Get up close to 'ghost cruise ships' in the English Channel

The Umayyad Mosque, which is also suitably known as the Grand Mosque of Damascus, has been a site of worship since the 9th century CE

Sep 3, 202016 min read

Travel throwback: The lost stories of Damascus

Full day at Altamonte Springs Florida with view of the lake

Sep 3, 20206 min read

Orlando North is Florida's capital for offbeat eco adventures

A street in the old town of Krakow, Poland.

Sep 3, 20202 min read

How COVID-19 has impacted the cost of a city break in Europe

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Sep 3, 20206 min read

London watchlist: films to see before your trip

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Sep 3, 20203 min read

Over 500 miles of new bike trails are now open to cyclists in the US

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Sep 3, 20202 min read

Rent a whole private island near Venice on Airbnb

PENZANCE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Members of a local family with a long history of using the Jubilee Pool Lido become the first people to experience the Lido's new geothermal pool on August 28, 2020 in Penzance, England. The first of its kind in the UK, the new geothermal pool will treat visitors to a unique alfresco experience where fresh seawater will be geothermally heated to 35 degrees. (Photo by Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images)

Sep 3, 20202 min read

Dip into history at the UK's first geothermally-heated seawater pool

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Sep 2, 20204 min read

Indian Matchmaker's Aparna Shewakramani on her favorite travel destinations

COOBER PEDY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: The kitchen area is seen inside Faye's Underground Home on October 22, 2015 in Coober Pedy, Australia.This three bedroom dugout as locals call underground homes, was hand excavated by Faye Nayler with the help from two of her female friends using picks and shovels. It is still private residence used by the caretakers who run guided tours of the home. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Sep 2, 20206 min read

The coolest 6 subterranean destinations around the globe

11th-century chalk-lined cist grave on the North Green, pre-dating the Great Sacristy. Picture taken in August 2020 during archaeological excavations on the site.

Sep 2, 20202 min read

Long-lost medieval sacristy is unearthed at Westminster Abbey

Suitcases stacked on a luggage trolley in an international airport.

Sep 2, 20202 min read

Ask LP: I’m changing my flight – should I accept vouchers, get a refund or rebook?

ITALY - MAY 05: Marmolada (3342 metres) and Lake Fedaia, Mount Civetta in the background, Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2009), Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, Italy. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)

Sep 2, 20202 min read

Italy's iconic Marmolada glacier could disappear in 15 years

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Sep 2, 20202 min read

Copenhagen’s new Happiness Museum is exactly what the world needs right now

Couple of female friends driving in a convertible and raising their hands to music with the sun setting over the ocean.

Sep 2, 20202 min read

Road trip playlists are taking over Spotify as travelers hit the road

Sep 1, 20207 min read

The way we ate: four memorable travel meals

Air France A340 landing at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) at sunset on St.Maarten.

Sep 1, 20202 min read

Ask LP: should I book my summer 2021 holiday now?

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Sep 1, 20202 min read

US airlines are scrapping change fees for domestic tickets

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Sep 1, 20202 min read

Tokyo art collective is bringing its popular light installations to Europe

WANLOCKHEAD, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 27: A general view of Scotland’s Highest Village on August 27, 2020 in Wanlockhead, Scotland. Following 4 years of negotiations, Wanlockhead Community Trust has agreed to purchase 3,863 acres of land surrounding the village from the Duke of Buccleuch's property company Buccleuch Estates for £1.4 million. Plans for the land include increased opportunities for the local tourism industry, affordable housing and environmental restoration. The trust now has 6 months to secure the necessary funds to complete the transaction. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sep 1, 20202 min read

Scotland's highest village has a community-led plan to attract more tourists

Sep 1, 20200 min read

These eerie abandoned places show another side of Pennsylvania

Sunrise at tourist camp Frey, Tonchek lagoon, Patagonia, Argentina.

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

Long straight road through barren desert in the American Southwest with extreme heat haze on a sunny day.

Aug 31, 20207 min read

6 last-minute family road trips in the US

Close-up of a woman holding a Cuban sandwich outside a cafe. The sandwich consists of pressed cuban bread with roasted pork, salami sausage, swiss cheese and mustard.

Aug 28, 20205 min read

Miami's best Cuban sandwich shops

A new network of trails and historic sites trace the state's important role in the Underground Railroad, which guided escaped enslaved people to freedom

Aug 28, 20204 min read

Discover how Maryland played an important role in the Underground Railroad

Group of friends drinking beer at a cafe.

Aug 28, 20202 min read

Finnish researchers believe they’ve found a real hangover cure

Wolverine, Gulo gulo, a huge beast.

Aug 28, 20202 min read

Wolverines return to Mt Rainier National Park after more than 100 years

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Aug 28, 20202 min read

Malaysia is building a trio of sustainable biodiverse islands for people to live on

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Aug 28, 20202 min read

A tiny aircraft carrier is slinging summery drinks in New York

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Aug 28, 20202 min read

Airbnb wants to help travelers see lesser-visited national parks

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Aug 28, 20203 min read

Ask LP: are airlines still serving alcohol on flights?

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Aug 27, 20201 min read

The best travel gifts that give back in 2020

Iconic Star Ferries crossing Victoria Harbour between Kowloon and Hong Kong island.

Aug 27, 202014 min read

Travel throwback to Hong Kong: Where worlds collide

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Aug 27, 20205 min read

11 of the world's most striking new buildings this year

Aug 27, 20207 min read

Take a spin around the world to these top vinyl record stores

Sunrise behind Durdle Door, on the Jurassic Coast.

Aug 27, 20202 min read

The movie ‘Ammonite’ will show off the UK’s stunning Jurassic Coast

Old Town Square in Prague

Aug 27, 20202 min read

New low-cost European train service links up three major cities

Bus traveling on an asphalt road in a rural area of Czech Republic during sunset.

Aug 27, 20202 min read

New hop-on-hop-off bus journey will cross 18 countries over 70 days

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Aug 27, 20205 min read

Autumn in Finland: an alternative fall foliage tour

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Aug 27, 20201 min read

US airline uses newly-approved virus-killing coating to keep planes clean

The lavatory sign on a Boeing 737 showing that the forward restroom is unoccupied.

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Ask LP: can I still use the bathroom on a plane?

Young couple relaxing in the back of their camper van near a river and cloud-covered mountains in Alberta.

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Get paid $1000 to go on a digital detox at a US national park

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Aug 27, 20203 min read

Foodies and wine lovers will adore Portugal's newest tourist attraction

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Aug 27, 20205 min read

Why I am homesick for hotels

Raven perched on a railing at the Tower of London, with two Yeomen Warders in the background.

Aug 26, 20202 min read

The Tower of London's ravens are getting bored from the lack of visitors

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

Here's how much cash US travelers left at security checkpoints last year

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

The world's first virtual museum is opening soon

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

Tom Cruise plays tourist in a London taxi on his way to the movies

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Aug 25, 20200 min read

The most unique new architectural projects in the world

Woman hiking the Arenal 1968 Trail, Costa Rica.

Aug 25, 20206 min read

Costa Rica's 10 best natural wonders

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