July-August 2011 Features
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Star Trek: The John Muir Trail at Night
Tackling the John Muir Trail at night with only stars and moon to light the path, a veteran hiker experiences the popular 200-mile trail in a new—and wilder—way.
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John Muir Trail Photo Gallery
See scenes from a nighttime hike along the John Muir Trail.
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Milan Photo Gallery
With these photos, slip past the initial reserve of this proud Italian metropolis and you find a city with a passionate heart.
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Last Goodbye in Chiang Mai
A son journeys to Thailand's cultural epicenter for traditional hill tribes, spicy food to set your mouth afire, and a bittersweet meeting with his father.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand, Photo Gallery
See scenes of daily life in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from temples and local markets to a park where elephants roam free.
Columns
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Real Travel: Travel's Frenemy—Noise
The honking din of traffic, the lilt of an Andean flute: Sounds can break—or make—a vacation.
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Unbound: Our Favorite National Park
Not Yellowstone, not the Grand Canyon, it's the National Mall, and it needs help.
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One on One: Leapfrogging the Internet
Ken Banks uses cheap—but powerful—technology to change lives in the developing world.
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The Insider: Bothered and Bewildered
New airline tactics and so-called innovations make comparing airfares more difficult.
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Tales from the Frontier: Last Stand in the Serengeti
A planned highway imperils the greatest show on Earth.
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Trip Lit: Wanderlust
Don George reviews Wanderlust, by Elisabeth Eaves. Plus books on Paris, India, South America, and great quests.
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