New York is the most walkable city in the country. Here’s how to plan your trek across its most famous island—including what to see and do along the way, and where to find bathrooms.

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.

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.