Crowds are rare in this lesser-known Colorado region, home to revitalized mining towns and some of North America's best backcountry skiing. at Nationalgeographic.com

Each year, Croatia’s buzzing capital hosts one of Europe’s liveliest Christmas experiences. Here’s how to make the most of it this festive season. at Nationalgeographic.com

Detour from the beach to visit Goa’s laid-back capital, a charming heritage town that’s been buoyed in recent years by an influx of new residents. at Nationalgeographic.com

For the first time, scientists have captured video evidence of orcas cooperatively hunting whale sharks, the largest species of fish on Earth. This graphic footage proves that whale sharks are a regular part of some orcas’ diets, and solves the mystery of how they are able to kill the massive fish. at Nationalgeographic.com

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Lapland is often the first destination that comes to mind for travellers seeking a scenic, snowy getaway, but for a lesser-explored winter wonderland, head to northern Sweden’s mystic Västerbotten county instead. at Nationalgeographic.com

Put on the map by a patron saint and home to Scotland’s oldest university, this historic Fife coastal town is at its best off-season. at Nationalgeographic.com

Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community. at Nationalgeographic.com

You’ve heard of birds flying south to escape the winter, but do you know how chipmunks spend the colder months? at Nationalgeographic.com

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