Tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime trip? Here’s your essential checklist

Milestone anniversaries, a total eclipse, new hiking trails and major cultural projects are just some of the reasons to travel next year. National Geographic’s global community of explorers, photographers and editors have handpicked this year’s list of 25 destinations to inspire your next adventure — covering everything from sports travel to seminal road trips

Take a winter road trip from Iceland’s second city, Akureyri, through a northern peninsula framed by fjords and punctuated by isolated herring-fishing villages.

Indulge in lakeside strolls, boat adventures and picture-perfect views

Ireland’s capital city offers rich history, friendly locals, and of course, a great pint of Guinness

This week’s dream: the dazzling coral gardens of ...