August/September 2012 Features
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Photo Gallery: World Wonders
The UNESCO World Heritage List spotlights the world’s most fascinating places and customs. As the list turns 40, we celebrate ten lesser known jewels.
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Scottish Island Obsession
Atlantic gales and defiant landscapes exhilarate this Kansan fan of the Inner Hebrides.
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Photo Gallery: Scottish Island
Scenes from the rugged isles of the Inner Hebrides.
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Road Trip: Northern Minnesota
On this northern Minnesota drive, knockout foliage and Superior views play tug-of-war.
Columns
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One on One: Christopher Elliott
Traveler's ombudsman, Christopher Elliott, discusses the current state of travel.
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The Insider: Know Your Erroneous Zones
Six common travel mistakes and how to avoid making them.
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Unbound: Jumping to Conclusions
A daring swim in the Devil's Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls.
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Real Travel: Disaster Strikes—and Still I Go
There really are advantages to traveling in a time of calamity.
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Tales From the Frontier: Lessons From the Grand Canyon
From confronting big business to defying the car culture, this beloved park offers some valuable insights.
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Trip Lit: A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar
Don George reviews A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar by Suzanne Joinson. Plus new books with themes on history, Chernobyl, and Jane Austen.
Travel Blogs
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Digital Nomad Journeys
Andrew Evans is National Geographic's Digital Nomad—always traveling and always wired. Share in the adventure, on the blog and on Twitter @WheresAndrew, as he explores destinations around the globe.
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The Urban Insider
Annie Fitzsimmons is your cosmopolitan culture connection. From around the world, she's revealing the best in hotels, culture, dining, and entertainment. Follow Annie on the blog and on Twitter @anniefitz.