Kathleen Rellihan

One thing is more certain than ever; when we do travel, we want it to count. From swimming with migrating Mobula rays in Mexico to hiking on a new trail in the "happiest country in the world," these trips will make up for lost time.

Your heart will beat a little faster just by looking at these high-stakes images from Jimmy Chin's new photography anthology showcasing 20 years of his death-defying expeditions.

In a year when travel was limited, a wistful world found comfort and inspiration traveling through the pages of these great books.

Here are gift ideas perfect for once-upon-a-time frequent fliers, sustainability-conscious travelers, forgetful packers and anyone on your list that's eager to get out in the world again.

From close encounters with friendly gray whales off Baja, Mexico, to photographing ravenous sharks feasting on sardines off South Africa, this photographer captures intimate moments in our most fragile underwater worlds.

Embrace the outdoor lifestyle—in any weather. Live your best outdoor life comfortably with our favorite gear.

While building and development are often at odds with nature, some architects find a way to build smarter and more climate-friendly structures that minimize the negative impact on the environment, without sacrificing aesthetics.

Newsweek talks to "Free Solo" Oscar-winning directors about their new film, "The Rescue" on the 2018 Thai soccer team cave rescue and its unlikely heroes.

From the first-ever carbon-neutral luggage to a portable hammock made out of recycled plastic bottles, these are our top picks for sustainable travel gear.

Newsweek gets an exclusive look at some of the most exciting pieces in the FUTURES exhibit, including some that will be unveiled to the public for the first time, such as Virgin Hyperloop; a model of an Oceanix floating city; and LightSail, a solar-powered spacecraft.

These live and learn-as-you-work trips, or "study abroad" for grownups, offer you a chance to find a new calling or simply be inspired again.

From the first permanent climate art exhibit onboard a polar expedition ship to a live opera on a climate disaster faux beach, these works of art create a sense of urgency around our climate crisis.

From rewilding the pangolin—the world's most trafficked animal—in South Africa to training to be the next climate action champions on an Antarctic expedition, these trips are all about making ripples of impact.

From soaring over the Himalayas with a world-record glider pilot to trekking with chimpanzees in Uganda like Jane Goodall, these next-level escapes will make up for dream trips put on hold.

Newsweek caught up with travel experts, from TV hosts Samantha Brown and Oneika Raymond to The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly, to ask about their dream post-pandemic trips.

"Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain," director Morgan Neville speaks with Newsweek about making the documentary an ode to the late star's uncommon life and not playing it safe when telling Bourdain's story.

Gordon Hempton, aka the Sound Tracker, talks to Newsweek about the importance of silence as the world starts churning again, and his quest to preserve natural vanishing soundscapes from the Amazon Rainforest to the world's first urban quiet park in Taiwan.

Get inspired for post-pandemic travel with these recent books set all over the map. Wander the world through the pages of these tales whose setting is often a main character.

As fans eagerly await a sequel to "Avatar," its director James Cameron talks to Newsweek about another mysterious world he's putting on screen, one that also needs to be understood and protected.

From Copenhagen's ski slope atop a waste-to-energy plant to the world's first 3D-printed neighborhood in Mexico, these innovations are helping to create a more sustainable tomorrow.

You thought your winter in lockdown isolation was rough? These two women are sharing a tiny, remote hut in the high Arctic with polar bears lurking outside their door. They're on a mission, as citizen scientists, to inspire climate change action.

From the first women to overwinter solo in the Arctic to the biochemist whose scientific research paved the way for a COVID-19 vaccine, these women made historic strides in a locked-down and downtrodden era.

From Japan's rural art islands to the New York Botanical Garden, this nonagenarian's cosmic artwork will be on display all over the world in 2021.

These unique cold-weather outdoor adventures entice brave souls to emerge from under their blankets and out of their comfort zones.

In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting spots across the U.S. where you can immerse yourself in some of the myriad contributions, achievements and defining moments of African Americans.

Just as we'll never forget the piercing stare from Steve McCurry's iconic "Afghan Girl" on the cover of National Geographic, the previously unseen images in his new book remain timeless. McCurry talks about what makes a photo endure over decades and more.

A new year is all about losing extra baggage, especially with all we had to unpack in 2020, but for Unclaimed Baggage, there are treasures to be found in what's left behind. In the last 50 years of reclaiming lost luggage, these are some of the weirdest and one-of-a-kind finds.

From channeling your inner grit—or sisu, used by the Finns to survive dark days—to embracing life's fleeting, imperfect moments according to the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, here are nine countries' take on contentment.

While there are still a lot of unknowns about 2021, one thing is certain: we need an escape. Here are the pandemic-friendly epic adventures we're plotting for when it's safe to travel once again.

Until now cameras only allowed a glimpse into the secret nocturnal life of animals, but with next-generation cameras, this new Apple TV+ docuseries, for which Newsweek had a first look video, reveals wildlife at night clear as day for the first time ever.