National Geographic Traveler Magazine

November/December 2011 Features

Best of the World 2012

20 great places to experience in 2012, from cities to remote regions to fun surprises.
Courting Vienna

For all its imperial grandeur, Austria’s capital offers travelers the chance to live like a local in the city’s thriving neighborhoods.
Vienna Photo Gallery

See scenes of this grand Austrian city through daily life in its various neighborhoods.
The Perfect Airport

We've found the best airports for food, architecture, souvenirs, etc. How does your favorite stack up?

Real Travel: Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away

Most travelers rue a drizzly vacation day, but a spot of bad weather has its rewards.
Unbound: Enlightenment Lite

The author seeks out Japan’s power spots—and makes a refreshing discovery.
One on One: America's Storyteller

Ken Burns travels the nation as a chronicler—and connoisseur—of its culture.
The Insider: The Ratings Game

If you want all the facts about your hotel, don’t look to the stars. Or the diamonds.
Trip Lit: Maman's Homesick Pie

Don George reviews Maman's Homesick Pie by Donia Bijan. Plus books on New York's High Line, Asian journeys, and mountain climbing and other adventures.