Conservation projects, Japanese sports and dining on Route 66 — just some of the subjects covered online by National Geographic Traveller (UK) during February and March. Picking up on fast-evolving trends and cultural events such as the centennial anniversaries of both Route 66 and Michelin stars in dining, the team’s digital-only stories are designed to stay on the pulse of travel.  

Discover: 

• The world’s best conservation projects worth travelling for. From coral gardens in French Polynesia to rewilded forests in Romania, a new generation of conservation projects invites travellers to witness — and support — environmental restoration in action. Read here. 

• The Mother Road menu — where to eat on Route 66. Revving up for its 100th anniversary, Route 66 is experiencing a culinary renaissance, offering everything from humongous hot dogs to reimagined Native American cuisine. Read here. 

• How to experience Japan through its most famous sports. The Japanese love their sport, and attending a sporting event is a fantastic activity for travellers. International sports have a uniquely Japanese atmosphere and native sports, such as sumo and drift racing, can be enjoyed at this level nowhere else in the world. Read here. 

• How hyperlocal dining is revolutionising the UK’s food scene. Across the dining spectrum, restaurants are choosing suppliers that are closer to home, but this movement is about much more than how far vegetables travel to the kitchen. Read here. 

• Beyond the beach — 7 ways to explore inland Goa. Goa’s beaches may draw the most visitors, but its most revealing experiences lie inland. Heritage neighbourhoods, protected forests, spice plantations and pilgrimage routes offer a slower, more immersive view of the state, where nature, history and local life intertwine. Read here. 

• 100 years on — the story behind the Michelin stars. A century after the first Michelin star was bestowed, the award continues to shape the world of dining, recognising everything from elegant French restaurants to Singaporean street-food stalls — and an array of establishments in between. Read here. 

• Where to find the best chilli crab in Singapore. The umami-sweet flavours of this fiery-red national dish have evolved over seven decades, now inspiring everything from biscuits and pasta to bao buns and soft-serve ice cream. Read here. 

Each month, the digital team curates a newsletter containing highlights from National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s online content. Don’t miss out — subscribe now: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/y/3B21D3AB209313BF  

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