National Geographic Traveler Magazine

January/February 2010 Features

World In Focus Photo Contest Winners

Amateur shutterbugs from around the world entered our long-running annual contest—21 years and counting! This year, it attracted more than 4,100 entrants who submitted over 12,000 photos.
Parading Around New Orleans

The best of New Orleans’ annual celebration isn’t in the French Quarter but out in the neighborhoods, where the good times go local.
Photos: Mardi Gras in New Orleans

See scenes from New Orleans as locals get dressed up and ready to celebrate.
Three Faces of Rome

Few cities make it easier to go local than Rome, with its trove of distinct quarters. Our author scouts out three neighborhoods, staying in lodgings—from luxe to basic—typical of each. His favorite? Read on.
Photo Gallery: Rome's Neighborhoods

See Rome through its neighborhoods, where everyday life mingles with historic landmarks.
Photo Gallery: Santa Fe Attractions

Adobe architecture and an eclectic vibe define this Southwest city.
48 Hours in Santa Fe

Seven must-do experiences and four top hotels, plus resources to plan a trip to Santa Fe.

Trip Lit

Book of the Month: Surviving Paradise, by Peter Rudiak-Gould
Real Travel

Our personal attitudes about cleanliness are truly tested when we travel.