National Geographicflipped into Travel3 hours agoHow to plan the ultimate coastal Greece road trip, from Kalamata to PargaNational Geographic - Kerry WalkerTake a gently paced coastal road trip from Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese to Parga in Epirus to experience ancient sites, fishing villages and beaches lapped by the Ionian Sea. A slow road trip along mainland Greece’s coastline takes you from one idyllic site to another, from whitewashed …
National Geographicflipped into Science14 hours agoHow will the universe end? The question just got an unexpected twist.National Geographic - Katie MackCosmologist Katie Mack breaks down what the latest findings about dark energy mean for our universe’s future. Either way, it won’t be happy. If you had asked me a year ago about the most likely ultimate fate of the universe, I would have been able to answer immediately. As a cosmologist, I’ve spent …
National Geographicflipped into History & Culture16 hours agoHow Scotland is reviving an ancient pagan fire ritualNational Geographic - Rebecca CroweThis Celtic celebration of fire and fertility culminates in the marriage of the May Queen and the Green Man—and the arrival of summer. Each spring, on the night of April 30, thousands gather on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to welcome the return of summer—with fire. Performers dressed in dramatic costumes …
National Geographicflipped into Travel15 hours agoWhat pho can teach us about the history of VietnamNational Geographic - Ryley GrahamThe country’s ubiquitous noodle soup is relatively new, but has traveled and changed with the tides of history. In the buzzing matrix of Hanoi’s old quarter sits Phở Thìn, one of 700-or-so pho restaurants that speckle this thousand-year-old city. Phở Thìn is practically outfitted with stainless …
National Geographicflipped into Science16 hours agoThis ancient croc was bigger than most dinosaursNational Geographic - Riley BlackThe prehistoric crocodile relative may have tolerated both freshwater and saltwater habitats, allowing it to conquer North American coasts in the Cretaceous. Around 75 million years ago, North America’s largest and most formidable carnivore was not a dinosaur—but a croc. Deinosuchus, the “terrible …
National Geographicflipped into Travel17 hours ago5 small towns near Rome that are worth a day tripNational Geographic - Federica BoccoHad enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for sunbathing, medieval charm, and fairy-tale gardens. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Rome welcomes hordes of tourists every day. However, 2025 is …
