People lie all the time. They tell small lies to their boss, to a casual friend, and even to themselves. They tell bigger lies to get themselves out of trouble or to avoid conflict. We all try to be ...

For more on lying check out our podcast, “Overheard at National Geographic.” Listen here. This story originally published in the June 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. In the fall of 1989 ...

As 2025 fades into the rearview mirror, the 2026 plan is simple: keep exploring, keep learning, and keep sharing. More interviews with extraordinary travelers, more hidden corners of the world, more ...

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