National Geographic Traveler Magazine

November/December 2010 Features

Photo Contest Winners

See the winning photos in our annual World in Focus Photo Contest. Our judges chose these ten as the best out of nearly 11,000 images submitted by more than 3,700 amateur photographers.
99 Coastal Destinations Rated

The world’s coasts feature some of our most beloved vacation spots. But are we loving them to death? Our panel of 340 experts rates a wide selection of coastal destinations.
L.A. Dreamin'

A meander down memory lane reignites the excitement, euphoria—and ambivalence—that only Tinseltown can inspire.
Andrew McCarthy's L.A. Favorites

Actor Andrew McCarthy gives 16 of his favorite places in Los Angeles.
Photo Gallery: Animal Migrations

Experience the migrations of seven groups of animals—from wildebeest to walruses—and find out how to see them up close.

Real Travel: The Tap Dance of Tipping

Negotiating the world of gratuities—when, how much—can be a challenge for even seasoned travelers
Unbound: I Blame the Boy Scouts

They stole my soul when I was a kid—and planted it firmly in the wilderness.
One on One: The River Runner

Brett Rogers rows the length of great waterways, sharing their secrets with the world.
The Insider: The Wish List

Here's what beleaguered travelers want from St. Nick. But they may already have it.