Featured Experts
National Geographic researchers, explorers, writers, and photographers have brought the world to our members for more than a hundred years. On a National Geographic Expedition, our experts bring you to the planet's most intriguing places to share their passion and their insider's perspective. To see more of our experts, browse by destination, specialty, or last name.
Kitty Coley
Kitty Coley is a geologist, naturalist, and avid birder who serves as a consultant to National Geographic magazine for articles related to her expertise and has led expeditions for National Geographic for more than eight years. She worked as a geologist for 15 years before becoming involved full-time in expedition travel... More »
Carroll Dunham
Medical anthropologist Carroll Dunham has lived in Asia for more than 20 years. She is currently the director of Wild Earth, an organization that works with rural women to create handcrafted products to generate income... More »
John Francis
As Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration at National Geographic, John Francis directs the Society's grant-making programs around the world as well as its sustainable tourism efforts. A marine biologist and National Geographic grantee, John began his career studying seals and sea lions on remote islands in North and South America... More »
Peter Frost
Peter Frost is a writer, photographer, archaeologist, and National Geographic grantee who has spent much of his life exploring Peru. His published works include guides to the Cusco region and a local book on Machu Picchu... More »
Peter Hillary
When Peter Hillary first climbed Mount Everest in 1990, he and his father, Sir Edmund Hillary — who made the first ascent in 1953 — became the first father and son to reach the summit. Peter's second Everest expedition was sponsored by National Geographic and documented in the National Geographic Special "Surviving Everest... More »
Catherine Karnow
Born and raised in Hong Kong, photographer Catherine Karnow has photographed everything from Australian Aborigines and Bombay film stars to the victims of Agent Orange in Vietnam. She shot the cover story "Inside Provence" for National Geographic Traveler's April 2006 issue and captured rare images of Prince Charles for her May 2006 National Geographic magazine feature, "Not Your Typical Radical... More »
Flip Nicklin
National Geographic photographer and marine biologist Flip Nicklin is widely regarded as one of the world's leading photographers of whales. His majestic photos and amazing audio tracks of humpbacks and killer whales have been featured in numerous National Geographic magazines and television specials... More »
