Seborga considers itself independent of Italy, with its own currency, stamps, and prince. Some also claim it holds a biblical, Da Vinci Code-type secret.
South American river dolphins are doing pretty well compared to some river dolphins in Asia. But boat traffic, fishing, and logging are still a threat.
Ship accidents are "inevitable," due to the tourism surge, at least one expert says. And despite an iceberg boom, inexperienced captains may be the key culprits.
Monkeys are the tourist draw in Lop Buri, Thailand. So once a year, the town cooks up a fancy feast to thank the smaller primates for all their "monkey business."
A National Geographic tour vessel was the first boat to arrive at the scene of a sinking Antarctic cruise ship. Get an eyewitness account of the rescue of its 154 passengers and crew.
The National Geographic Endeavor was the first ship on the scene after the cruise ship Explorer sank. National Geographic Society grantee Jon Bowermaster tells what he saw.
Like Titanic, the liner sank in frigid predawn waters. But all Explorer's passengers were rescued, and a National Geographic ship was first on the scene.
