Now On Newsstands: Traveler’s July/August Issue
The July/August issue of National Geographic Traveler hits newsstands today. Milan‘s ethereal Duomo graces the cover this month, and the cover story by Tom Mueller sheds new light onto this Italian city, revealing a big, passionate heart. Photos by Dave Yoder capture a soulful side of Italy‘s design capital.
Also in this issue, James Vlahos tackles Yosemite‘s John Muir Trail at night using stars and the moon as his guide. See those stars streak past Half Dome in the story’s accompanying online photo gallery. In “Last Goodbye in Chiang Mai,” contributing editor, Carl Hoffman journeys to Thailand‘s cultural epicenter for traditional hill tribes, spicy food, and a bittersweet meeting with his father. Gorgeous photos by Palani Mohan detail daily life in Chiang Mai from temples and local markets to a park where elephants roam free.
Our columnists are up to their usual tricks this issue. Real Travel’s Daisann McLane tells how noise can make or break a vacation. Boyd Matson visits America’s favorite national park, not Yellowstone but the National Mall, and discovers it needs help. Costas Christ reports “from the frontier” about a planned road through Serengeti National Park that could threaten the great wildebeest migration (read an update here.) Editor in chief Keith Bellows interviews innovator and National Geographic emerging explorer Ken Banks about the power of mobile technology to change lives in Africa. And finally, Christopher Elliott gives us the inside scoop on why finding airline ticket bargains has gotten so much harder.
Planning your summer vacation just got a whole lot easier with this issue’s Smart Traveler department, which devotes its pages to classic American trips. Take a road trip along the coast of Lake Michigan or explore four U.S. ski resorts packed with fun not snow. Find top tubing spots, the best Fourth of July parades, and a 48 hour guide to Philadelphia. Plus, our Digital Nomad, Andrew Evan,s pays an unexpected visit to Memphis and the house of a dead King.
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Animals
- These 'trash fish' are among Earth's most primitive animalsThese 'trash fish' are among Earth's most primitive animals
- These photos are works of art—and the artists are bugsThese photos are works of art—and the artists are bugs
- The epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfishThe epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfish
- Frans de Waal, biologist who studied animal emotion, dies at 75Frans de Waal, biologist who studied animal emotion, dies at 75
Environment
- Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet? The answer isn't clear-cut.Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet? The answer isn't clear-cut.
- This year's cherry blossom peak bloom was a warning signThis year's cherry blossom peak bloom was a warning sign
- The U.S. just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long?The U.S. just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long?
- The most dangerous job? Inside the world of underwater weldersThe most dangerous job? Inside the world of underwater welders
- The harrowing flight that wild whooping cranes make to surviveThe harrowing flight that wild whooping cranes make to survive
History & Culture
- Meet the powerful yokai that inspired the demon king in ‘Demon Slayer’Meet the powerful yokai that inspired the demon king in ‘Demon Slayer’
- A surprising must-wear for European monarchs? Weasels.A surprising must-wear for European monarchs? Weasels.
- Meet the woman who made Polaroid into a cultural iconMeet the woman who made Polaroid into a cultural icon
- Inside the observatory that birthed modern astrophysicsInside the observatory that birthed modern astrophysics
Science
- LED light treatments for skin are trendy—but do they actually work?LED light treatments for skin are trendy—but do they actually work?
- NASA smashed an asteroid. The debris could hit Mars.NASA smashed an asteroid. The debris could hit Mars.
- Humans really can have superpowers—scientists are studying themHumans really can have superpowers—scientists are studying them
- Why engineers are concerned about aging infrastructureWhy engineers are concerned about aging infrastructure
Travel
- 2024 will be huge for astrotourism—here’s how to plan your trip2024 will be huge for astrotourism—here’s how to plan your trip
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