October 2003

TRAVELING IN TRAGEDY'S WAKE
Autumn's leaves flare as brightly as always. Only the eyes that see them have changed. [Read More]

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
This is the day when Phileas Fogg made his fateful wager with fellow members of London's exclusive Reform Club. [Read More]

YOSEMITE OFF-SEASON
There's no best time to visit a place like Yosemite. Awesome beauty and essential services are abundant the year around. [Read More]

KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL
Sonny Payne's been airing live Blues on the radio every weekday for 60 years. This weekend, Helena, Arkansas celebrates the Blues. [Read More]

CHECKING OUT KENTUCK KNOB
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is world famous, but southwest Pennsylvania has more of the Wright stuff. [Read More]

COLUMBUS DAY IN LA GOMERA
Columbus' first voyage of discovery ended on the Caribbean Island of Dominica. Here's where it began. [Read More]

50 PLACES/URBAN SPACES
The October issue of National Geographic Traveler profiles 50 places that define America. Here are 10 cities with their own style. [Read More]

IN THE HALLS OF FAME
All across the United States, halls of fame celebrate individuals who contributed mightily to their field. [Read More]

50 PLACES/WILD PLACES
The October issue of National Geographic Traveler profiles 50 places that define America. Here are 10 still wild places. [Read More]

NATCHITOCHES HISTORICAL PILGRIMAGE
This weekend, this historic Louisiana town opens the doors of its past for glimpse the ambiance of a bygone era. [Read More]

LAST-MINUTE THEATER TICKETS
In many cities, travelers can enjoy a great evening of entertainment at about half the normal price.
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50 PLACES/COUNTRY UNBOUND
The October issue of National Geographic Traveler profiles 50 places that define America. Here are places man and nature get along fine. [Read More]

THE HAUNTS OF HARPERS FERRY
Wandering these historic streets is literally walking back in time, but this West Virginia town has more spectral side. [Read More]

50 PLACES/PARADISE FOUND
The October issue of National Geographic Traveler profiles 50 places that define America. Here are 10 chance pieces of paradise. [Read More]

STONE MOUNTAIN GAMES
Georgia has many residents of Scottish descent, and this is the weekend they celebrate their heritage. [Read More]

LIZARD ISLAND, AUSTRALIA
When it comes to exclusive getaways, this pristine preserve in the heart of the great barrier reef is as good as it gets. [Read More]

DOING TIME IN TASMANIA
For a century, Tasmania was the last stop in the British penal system, the Alcatraz of the Empire.
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SMALL LONDON MUSEUMS
London has many small, specialized, often quirky collections. Here are five of particular note. [Read More]

50 PLACES/NATIONAL WONDERS
The October issue of National Geographic Traveler profiles 50 places that define America. Here are 10 monuments to our nation. [Read More]

FINDING PEACE IN KALAUPAPA
Molokai isn't Hawaii's most visited island, but America's most unique national park lies on its rugged north shore. [Read More]

CRATER LAKE RESTORATION
The volcano that exploded 7500 years ago is now the deepest lake in the U.S. and seventh deepest on earth. [Read More]

CELLULAR STRATEGIES
Although cell phones have revolutionized travel, the realities of using them elsewhere can be exasperating and expensive. [Read More]

DRACULA OF TRANSYLVANIA
Vlad Tepes was a 15th-century count known for impaling enemies on sharpened stakes. That was before he became a vampire. [Read More]

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
Never try to go abroad if your passport has less than 90 days validity on it, especially with tighter security. [Read More]

OBTAINING A VISA
Visas are endorsements issued by a country you want to visit. Not having one can delay your trip indefinitely. [Read More]

 

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