National Geographic Traveler

Photo of the Week: South Pacific

Download a photo of a South Pacific sunset to your desktop.

Trip Lit: Book Review Column

Don George reviews The Wishing Trees a poignant novel by John Shors that follows a father and daughter on a grand odyssey. Plus: A tale of climbing Kilimanjaro, a thriller set in Afghanistan, and an account of taking temporary residence at Heathrow Airport.

Istanbul: City of the Future

The mix of East and West, secular and spiritual, makes this crossroads city a Turkish delight.

Istanbul Photo Gallery

See scenes of city life in modern Istanbul, from streetcars to nightlife.

Free Istanbul

You'll find plenty of free things to do in the City on Seven Hills: attractions, museums, nightlife, and more.

French Polynesia Photo Gallery

From black pearls to smiling faces, this South Pacific paradise offers an escape from the everyday.

Transylvania Photo Gallery

The towns and countryside in this Romanian province are anything but scary.

Top 10 Drivers' Drives

Here's our choice of roads that are pure fun to drive.

Top 10 Food Drives

Road fare doesn't have to be from a chain restaurant. Here are routes where you can savor local produce.

Top 10 Historic Trail Drives

Three hundred years of U.S. history come alive along these ten roadways.

WorldWise Quiz: Monster Mash

Monsters can take many forms. See how well you know these scary beasts.

World in Focus Photo Contest Readers' Picks

Rate your favorite entries in our annual photo contest.

Real Travel

Daisann McLane confesses her morning paper fix—no matter what country she's in.

One on One

Traveler editor Keith Bellows chats with population geneticist Spencer Wells about the future of civilization.

Unbound

In Sedona, Boyd Matson tackles one of his biggest adventures: inner enlightenment.

The Insider

Christopher Elliott looks into the pros and cons of travel insurance.