Writer Cheryl Strayed reflects on the joy and pain she experienced during her incredible thousand-mile hike along the Pacific Coast Trail, which inspired her to write her popular memoir Wild. Strayed also shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with Reese Witherspoon, who plays Strayed in the...

Delve into the life and mind of one of America's most popular and prolific contemporary writers, Jodi Picoult, as she discusses her latest work, Leaving Time. Picoult reveals the personal experiences that helped shape the story, including her own familial relationships and her trip to Botswana,...

Back by popular demand, National Geographic Traveler magazine selects inspiring travelers who go beyond merely vacationing to make the world a better place.