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Enjoying the splendor of some of America’s most breathtaking national parks can be tough when you’re dealing with crowds of tourists. Thanks to their massive size, these national parks are home to mesmerizing corners and corridors that most travelers never get the chance to explore. We spoke to former National Geographic travel photographer Jonathan Irish, whovisited every national parkin the U.S. last year with his partner, Stephanie Payne, to find the top hidden gems in popular spots around the states. “Our goal was to celebrate what these parks mean for us, so it was important for us to dig into every park and not just hit the main points, but to get to the heart of the park and find the places that most people don’t get to,” Irish stated of their trip. From hikes that lead into craters to campsites in the Everglades that sit right in the water, here are some of their top finds.

Sick of scratching the surface of the city? Forget the tube: from catacombs and abandoned stations to lost rivers and buried art hubs, it’s possible to explore London’s real underground. Here’s our guide to the best sights and how to reach them.

The wordbreathtakingcan be overused — unless you are talking about the natural beauty of South America. It’s impossible not to gasp at the first sight of wild Patagonia, the Andes rising far above the clouds, or the wonder that is Machu Picchu. Fortunately, these breathtaking places are also home to some of the most spectacular resorts in the world.

With a new year looming, the question on many travellers’ lips is: where shall I go… and when? Moreover, what better way to kick off the year than with a healthy dose of adventure? From bargain ski breaks in some of the world’s best powder to surfing under the new year’s sun and road-tripping through some of Mother Nature’s finest – here are our recommendations for travel in January.