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# Travelling
Travel in 2021: Lesser-known spots National Geographic has called 'destinations on the rise'
National Geographic compiled a list of 25 locations you will only find on the road less travelled.
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This stunning image has won National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
Weimin Chu will receive €6,646 and a post on National Geographic Travel’s Instagram account.
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These spectacular photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
# Photography
These breathtaking photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
# Around The World
These amazing photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
# Photography
These stunning photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
Entries are still being accepted.
# the immortal corpse
'I'm Sue Potter, I want to be cut up': How an 87 year-old's death is playing a key role in the future of medicine
The story forms part of National Geographic’s latest issue looking at the future of medicine.
# Allegations
Neil deGrasse Tyson investigated by TV networks over sexual misconduct allegations
The astrophysicist has written numerous books and hosted 2014′s Cosmos TV series.
# Wanderlust
The photo nominations for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year are pretty special...
You may be struck with a scarcely controllable urge to go travelling when you see them unfortunately.
# Around The World
Check out these stunning images from Nat Geo's travel photography contest
One grand prize winner will receive €8,400.
# Travel
These nature photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
Photographers are competing for a top prize of $10,000.
# Snaps
These stunning far-flung photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
Entries are still being accepted.
# Click
From volcanoes to drones: Nat Geo's travel photo contest opens for entries
The three categories are Cities, Nature and People.
# Peepers
These are the best places in the world to go birdwatching
From South Africa to Ecuador.
# Apology
National Geographic admits past coverage was racist
The magazine used to portray brown-skinned tribesmen as unsophisticated and unintelligent.
# Trailblazers
Here are the 8 people who National Geographic says are the best adventurers on the planet
Want to feel a bit lazy? Read on…
# Travel
9 stunning destinations from National Geographic's best winter trips
There’s both warm and cold weather to choose from.
# mother nature
PHOTOS: Here are National Geographic's best images of 2017
The magazine is known for producing some of the best photography in the world.
# Tourism
Dublin has been named one of the top 'must-see' destinations in the world
National Geographic’s Traveller magazine praised the capital’s “friendly, village vibe”.
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Here are some of this year's best nature photos from around the world
National Geographic is looking for the nature photographer of the year.
# mother nature
Check out these incredible images from Nat Geo's nature photography contest
The competition is accepting entries in four categories: wildlife, landscapes, underwater and aerials.
# Photography
These are some of this year's best wildlife and nature photos from around the world
Feel like taking a trip into the wild?
# Nature trail
These are just some of the best nature photos of the year
The overall grand-prize winner will be chosen from the four category winners and will be announced in December
# national geographic
Thinking of a getaway? Here are some of the 'best autumn escapes'
The National Geographic as compiled a list of its top 10 ‘Best Fall Trips 2017′
# the power of nature
This stunning moment won the top prize for the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
It captured the erupting Volcán de Colima in Mexico.
# national geographic
Dreaming about a holiday? Here are some of the world's best 'eco escapes'
The venues aim to “safeguard cultural and natural heritage” and “support environmentally friendly practices”.
# Around The World
Take a look at more of the amazing photos competing for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest is accepting entries.
# mother nature
Check out these incredible images of US National Parks - from eye level and space
Simply stunning.
# Travel
Here are the top beaches in the world for 2017
Dreaming of being on a beach? These are pretty nice.
# green and yellow
Donegal has topped National Geographic's 'Cool List' of 2017
“Donegal is a land that feels undiscovered.”
# cool list
Donegal has topped National Geographic's 'Cool List' of 2017
“Donegal is a land that feels undiscovered”.
# 15 photos
Nat Geo photo competition gives us a glimpse of a strange, alluring world
Which one do you think will come out on top?
# A Beautiful World
Can you top these? 15 absolutely brilliant early entries to the Nat Geo Nature photo contest
Beautiful.
# creepy crawly
First-ever giant swimming, venomous centipede discovered by accident
The rare species has just recently been described in a science journal.
# breathtaking views
Get the travel bug with these breathtaking images from around the world
Here are 10 photographs in the running for the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest.
# Snap Happy
The beauty of cities captured in a moment - The best National Geographic photos of 2016
Here are 10 photographs in the running for the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest
# Photography
The cherry blossoms are in bloom - it must be spring
Here are some of the best photos around Japan.
# Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder
A different perspective: 10 images of 'nature’s most exquisite creation'
The latest images from a NatGeo special.
# Twister
This photo of a tornado has been chosen as the best image of 2015 by National Geographic
The photo, entitled ‘Dirt’, was shot by James Smart in Colorado last spring.
# Stunning
Northern lights and running with the bulls - It's the best travel photos of 2015
National Geographic has published 50 stunning travel photos from the last year.