National Geographic Traveler Magazine

September 2011 Features

The Towns Italy Forgot

As modern times pass them by, Italy's ageless hill towns turn to a game-changing hotel concept to survive.
Hanoi Last Minute

Vietnam’s exotic capital lends itself to impromptu travel, spurring a gregarious American to find his way with a smile rather than a guidebook.
Hanoi Photo Gallery

Experience Vietnam's exotic capital, Hanoi, a bustling city that recently celebrated its 1,000th anniversary.
Egypt Photo Gallery

See scenes of daily life in Egypt as the country experiences a political revolution, bringing a fresh wind to the ancient land.
Hawaii, Lost and Found

Can the Big Island's aloha spirit bring together a long-estranged brother and sister?

Real Travel: Love That Lingua Franca

You don't speak Thai, they don't speak English? Your basic French may save the day.
Unbound: A Day With the Pygmies

In Africa's Congo Basin, I learned how to leave behind a small footprint.
One on One: Travels of the Fat Man

Univision's popular "El Gordo" has visited 80 countries—following his palate and his eye.
The Insider: Rebels With a Cause

Baby boomers push to make travel more accessible for themselves—and the rest of us.
Tales From the Frontier: The Giver's Conundrum

Can doing good be bad? As volunteer trips multiply, tough questions arise.
Trip Lit: Maya Roads

Don George reviews Maya Roads, by Mary Jo McConahay. Plus mysteries, love stories, and a village in Italy.