The Taste

In the shadow of the Arctic Circle, away from the selfie-sticks of the Golden Circle and the crowded shores of the Blue Lagoon, lies the Tröllaskagi (Troll Peninsula). This rugged finger of land in Northern Iceland is a landscape...

On the rugged north shore of Moloka‘i, shielded by the world’s tallest sea cliffs and the churning Pacific, lies Kalaupapa National Historical Park—a place of staggering beauty and profound sorrow. For over a century, this remote peninsula served as...

In the frost-etched expanses of Northern Norway, time is not measured by the rigid four-season calendar of the south. For the Sámi, Europe’s only indigenous people, life follows the delicate, shifting cadence of the "Eight Seasons." This ancient cycle...

As the winter frost settles over the northern hemisphere in early 2026, one drink remains the undisputed, albeit polarizing, king of the holiday season: eggnog. This thick, frothy concoction of eggs, cream, and spirits is more than just a...

For decades, the standard blueprint for ski resorts has been a pyramid: gentle slopes at the bottom for novices and steep, daunting terrain at the summit for experts. However, Les Deux Alpes, perched in the heart of the French...

Perched atop a limestone plateau in the heart of Malta, the fortified city of Mdina stands as a living testament to four millennia of Mediterranean history. Known as the "Silent City," this medieval enclave of honey-hued stone and narrow,...

As the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31, 2025, the world is preparing for more than just fireworks and champagne. While Times Square and Sydney Harbour remain the titans of the countdown, a growing number of travelers are...

In the rolling foothills of the Zemplén Mountains in northeastern Hungary, a golden revolution is underway. Tokaj, the world’s first official walled wine region and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is shedding its image as a destination solely for...

For the modern traveler, a morning run is no longer just a fitness routine; it is an immersive way to experience a destination. In 2025, National Geographic has spotlighted a series of scenic routes that transform a simple jog...

Beyond the rugged granite cliffs of Acadia and the bustling wharves of Portland lies the true soul of the Pine Tree State: a constellation of small towns that seem to defy the frantic pace of modern life. From the...