NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, proudly supporting the work of scientists, explorers, photographers, and authors, as well as publishing a diverse list of books that celebrate the world and all that is in it. National Geographic Books creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, teach, and give readers access to a world of discovery and possibility on a wide range of nonfiction subjects from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. A portion of all National Geographic proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society. Annie Fitzsimmons is the Urban Insider for National Geographic's Intelligent Travel blog, avidly followed as the cosmopolitan culture connection. She gets travelers up to speed on everything from great places to stay and one-of-a-kind things to do in her home base, New York City, to tips from locals in cities around the world. To learn more, follow @anniefitz on Twitter.