15 of the best places in the world for food right now

From Europe’s next great dining destination to the American Midwest’s most vibrant food scene, here are our favorite places in the world to eat and drink.

These are the best wellness experiences in the world for 2026

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff and contributors for their favorite places to escape the stress and noise of the world. Here are their picks.

Our favorites from the Best of the World 2026 Your Shot Challenge

National Geographic looked at more than 3,000 Instagram posts for our recent hashtag challenge to find the 10 most inspiring travel photos from our readers.

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