Discover our past years' picks — Travel

Editorial package on the Best of the World page of nationalgeographic.com

Stories: The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2026 — From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers.; Best of the World 2025 — From luxury train journeys through Malaysia to hiking an active volcano in Guatemala, discover this year’s must-see destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s explorers, photographers, and editors.; 20 of the Coolest Travel Adventures for 2024 — From a horseback safari in Kenya to river rafting in West Virginia, here’s our ranked list of the top travel experiences right now.; 25 Breathtaking Places and Experiences for 2023 — Looking for your next adventure? You’ll find it on our annual list of the world’s best destinations for travelers.; 25 Amazing Journeys for 2022 — We’re ready to explore again. Here are the best adventures for the year ahead.; National Geographic’s list of best trips for 2021 — 25 amazing places to inspire future journeys and remind us why we love to travel.