in a era of decline journalism , National Geographic shine above all else as a benchmark for quality , and photojournalism . they have recently win multiple ellie 's the equivalent of the Pulizer prize in the magazine industry . each issue include one or two feature article from around the world . while the magazine contain advertisement , they have place ad in the front and back of the magazine so that feature article be not interrupt by a annoying gaudy ad , a practice often see in other magazine . the quality of the photo be simply amazing ; the magazine use a high quality paper to print quality photo not see in any other magazine out there . it be not fair that other reviewer , provide a lower rating for this magazine because it can be find cheaper elsewhere . National Geographic provide a lower introductory rate . however , once you get past the first year , subscriber need to pay the default rate of $ 34 .