National Geographic Traveler Magazine

November/December 2009 Features

Portland Reigns

This Oregon city gets almost everything right: It's friendly, sustainable, accessible—maybe even a model for America's future.
Photo Gallery: Portland

Join a local photographer for a look at Oregon's most populous—and forward-thinking—city.
48 Hours in Copenhagen

Six must-do experiences and four top hotels, plus websites, blogs, and more resources to plan a trip to Copenhagen.
Photo Gallery: Modern Copenhagen

See scenes from the Danish capital, from Tivoli Gardens to the Royal Library.
In Search of Magic

Take an incredible journey on the wings of countless butterflies as they flock to central Mexico.
Traveler's Best Photos of 2009

See a slideshow of Editor-in-Chief Keith Bellows' favorite pictures published in Traveler magazine.
133 Places Rated

Our sixth annual geotourism survey rates 133 travel destinations for sustainability, authenticity, and experience.

Trip Lit

Book of the Month: The Vintage Caper, by Peter Mayle
Real Travel

Can a (shudder) package tour actually deliver an authentic travel experience?
One on One

From desert marathons to mountain treks, he goes where the adrenaline flows.