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Visit Africa's Most Breathtaking Locations on a Luxury, Sustainable Safari and More

Embrace Africa’s top destinations through luxury safaris to Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana and more.

Where to Stay Near Glacier National Park

From lakeside yurts to rustic log cabins, these are the coolest accommodations near the Montana park.

A Photo Dispatch of the Total Solar Eclipse From Buffalo, New York

Photographer Levi Mandel captures the joyful frenzy of eclipse viewing.

Where to See Your Next Eclipse, From Iceland to Australia

A guide to planning an international trip around the 2026, 2027, and 2028 total solar eclipses.

How African Bush Camps is Taking Safari Guiding to a Whole New Level

Every year, this premier Black-owned safari company closes its lodges and holds a two-week retraining program for its guides--we got to tag along.

The 28 Best Things to Do in Iceland, From Puffin Spotting to Bread Baking

Relaxing in a hot spring river, snorkeling between tectonic plates, and exploring lava tube caves—there’s enough to do in Iceland to fuel a lifetime of vacations.

Where to See the Northern Lights All Over the World

With more activity in coming years, even destinations like Scotland and Michigan are making the aurora map.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: How to Plan a Trip to the Path of Totality

Catch the last total solar eclipse to hit the US for two decades. We've got planning tips, events to hit, and the best places to watch, from Mexico to Montreal.

For a Richer Northern Lights Experience, Go With an Indigenous Guide

From sub-Arctic Canada to Lapland, Indigenous guides can contextualize the dazzling displays with storytelling.

In Minnesota, the Thrill of Ice Skating in the Wild

Thanks to a relatively rare occurrence of conditions, interest in skating northern Minnesota’s unmaintained lakes and rivers has shot up this year.

The Country’s Newest National Park Is a Former Japanese Incarceration Site

American citizens of Japanese descent were forcibly relocated to ‘Camp Amache’ between 1942 and 1945—the new designation will allow more travelers to hear their stories.

In Saudi Arabia, Tourism Is Being Used as a Force for Restoring Biodiversity

How nature-centric travel supports Saudi Arabia's ambitious conservation efforts—from restoring the Arabian leopard to rewilding its deserts.

9 Night Sky Events to Chase in 2024, From Solar Eclipses to Meteor Showers

These are the most exciting astrotourism events worth traveling for this year.

The Best Airbnbs to View the Total Solar Eclipse

From a historic cottage to a treehouse retreat, these are the best places to stay in the path of totality.