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National GeographicOct 15, 2026

What I Learnt About Mongolia by Eating With its Nomadic Families

Across Mongolia’s grassland steppe, food remains closely tied to enduring nomadic traditions. From mutton-filled dumplings to fermented mare’s milk, it’s a cuisine shaped by heritage, hospitality and ...

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Orkhon ValleyNeighborhoodcentral steppe region with vast grassland and low mountain ridges
buuzRestaurantsteamed dumplings made with mutton, mountain onions, and salt
Gorkhi Terelj National ParkSightpark with a meandering, tree-lined stream and grassy hills
a a ruulRestauranttraditional dried curd made from separated cow's milk curds and whey
khorkhogRestaurantmutton slow-cooked over hot stones
g a mbirRestaurantsweet, fried bread
a ir a gRestaurantfermented mare's milk, a distinctive traditional drink

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BBC TravelOct 7

Beyond the end of the road: A four-hour horse ride to stay with Mongolia's reindeer herders

Deep in Mongolia's taiga, reaching the Tsaatan takes multiple days by road, 4x4 and horse – but the reward is two nights immersed in one of the country's most remote communities.

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TsaatanNeighborhoodremote community of reindeer herders in Mongolia's taiga
Tsaatan Community and Visitors CenterPlacedevelops tourism to support livelihoods of reindeer herders
OrtzPlaceconical dwelling used by Tsaatan families
Reindeer milk teaRestaurantoffered generously at each Tsaatan home
ShamanPlaceplays a spiritual role, uses vodka in rituals

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Lonely PlanetSep 24

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Asia in Fall

Autumnal Asian adventures include hikes through stunning fall foliage, magical festivals, watery excursions and more.

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HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepaltrek post-monsoon for clear skies and mild weather
Hungry Ghosts festivalFestivalPenang, Malaysiaappease spirits with prayer, food, and spectacle in September
Golden Eagle FestivalAttractionÖlgii, Mongoliaannual gathering in western Mongolia showcasing Kazakh eagle-hunting
DaisetsuzanSightHokkaido, Japannational park with earliest fall colors in Japan
Ha Giang LoopTrailHanoi, Vietnamfamed motorbike route through dramatic landscapes
Hexi CorridorTrailLanzhou, Chinatrain journey across Gansu province, part of the Silk Road
Malabar coastNeighborhoodKozhikode, Indiaexplore northern coast where Vasco de Gama landed
Edakkal CavesSightWayanad, Indiacaves with Neolithic Age petroglyphs
Mt ManasluViewpointGorkha, Nepalchallenging circular trek with Larkya La Pass
Nanga ParbatSightGilgit, Pakistan8126m-high mountain, visible from Hunza Valley
Khunjerab PassSightGilgit, PakistanIt is a high-altitude mountain pass lying at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level in the Karakoram.
XinjiangNeighborhoodUrumqi, Chinaprovince in China, accessible from Khunjerab Pass
Four Rivers TrailTrailIncheon, South Korea633km bike route from Incheon to Busan
Andong Mask FestivalFestivalAndong, South Koreaincredible festival held in Andong
Mt AsahidakeTrailHokkaido, JapanHokkaido's highest peak for earliest fall colors
Kurodake RopewaySightHokkaido, Japanoffers easy access to fall colors in Daisetsuzan
Sōunkyō OnsenSightHokkaido, Japanhot pool for soaking in fall colors
Everest Base CampRestaurantLukla, Nepal
Annapurna Base CampTrailPokhara, Nepal
Hunza ValleyNeighborhoodGilgit, Pakistan
Passu ConesViewpointPassu, Pakistan

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Lonely PlanetSep 11

10 Best Places to Visit in September

The great shoulder season of travel promises prime conditions at big-name destinations – find your spot among the top 10 places to go in September.

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ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeytop choice for paragliding on the Turquoise Coast
PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeybirthplace of St Nicholas, combine sand with history
ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
Turquoise CoastNeighborhoodAntalya, TurkeyMediterranean shore, quieter in September with balmy water
KızkalesiAttractionErdemli, Turkeyseaside resort with beaches and a 12th-century castle
Etosha National ParkSightOkaukuejo, Namibiaexcellent for spotting big game at water sources
Kaieteur FallsSightGeorgetown, Guyanaplummets 226m into the depths of the rainforest
IwokramaPlaceGeorgetown, Guyanarainforest area with canopy walkway and wildlife
RupununiHotelLethem, Guyanaarea known for giant otters
Dadanawa RanchPlaceLethem, Guyanavast ranch known for cowboys
Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, Irelandcontains the Chester Beatty Library
Chester Beatty LibraryMuseumDublin, Irelandone of Europe's finest libraries
Dublin Fringe FestivalFestivalDublin, Irelandhundreds of arts performances during two weeks
Altai MountainsNeighborhoodUlgii, Mongolialocation for eagle hunting festivals
Altai Tavan Bogd National ParkSightUlgii, Mongoliaideal for hiking between waterfalls and lakes
Bay of FundySightSaint John, Canadasource of succulent scallops
Domaine de Grand PréRestaurantWolfville, CanadaFine Nova Scotia wines.
Benjamin BridgeRestaurantWolfville, Canadaproduces acclaimed fizz in the Gaspereau Valley
Cedar PrideSightAqaba, Jordanshipwreck dive site at 7-25m depth
Northern ExplorerPlaceAuckland, New Zealandscenic train connecting Auckland and Wellington
Coastal PacificPlacePicton, New Zealandscenic train tracing shoreline from Picton to Christchurch
TranzAlpinePlaceChristchurch, New Zealandscenic train crossing Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps

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OutsideAug 3

A Ride Through Mongolia

AETHER Apparel and its adventurous gear testers held up to every challenge on a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle expedition through the Mongolian steppe

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Orkhon ValleyNeighborhoodRemote valley for motorcycle expeditions
AETHER ApparelPlaceAdventure motorcycle gear
Nomadic Off-RoadPlaceMongolia's leading off-road adventure outfitter
Earle MotorsPlaceVehicle designer and racer
Genghis Khan RetreatHotelEquestrian wilderness lodge in UNESCO site
GoProPlace

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AfarJul 31

UNESCO Just Named 25 New World Heritage Sites—Including America’s First Since 2023

The newly added D-Day Beaches World Heritage site spans about 50 miles along the Normandy coastline, including Gold Beach (pictured), Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, and Pointe du ...

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Okefenokee AdventuresPlaceOkefenokee, United StatesOffers guided boat tours of the refuge.
Alvar Aalto FoundationPlaceHelsinki, FinlandOffers guided tours of Aalto properties in Helsinki.
Aqaba Marine ReserveSightAqaba, JordanNatural site located in Jordan.
Ancient Capitals of Asuka and FujiwaraSightAsuka, JapanNew UNESCO addition in Japan.
Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu NobilitySightUlaanbaatar, MongoliaNew UNESCO addition in Mongolia.
Aalto WorksSightHelsinki, Finland13 structures built across Finland between 1928 and 1988.
Finlandia HallTheatreHelsinki, FinlandWhite marble building in Helsinki.
House of CultureArts centreHelsinki, FinlandRed brick building in Helsinki.
Beaches of the D-Day LandingsSightNormandy, FranceRecognizes pivotal World War II battlegrounds in Europe.
American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-MerSightColleville-sur-Mer, FranceGraveyard of more than 9,000 U.S. military personnel.
Okefenokee National Wildlife RefugePublic artworkOkefenokee, United StatesHuge swamp of some 400,000 acres, valuable habitat.
PapahānaumokuākeaSightHonolulu, United StatesArchipelago of small islands in Hawai‘i.
Aalto AtelierSightHelsinki, FinlandPart of Finland's Aalto Works.
Pointe du HocSightNormandy, FrancePart of the D-Day Landings UNESCO site.
Alamūt Castle and Related FortificationsSightAlamut, IranNew UNESCO addition in Iran.
Amazonia TheatersSightAmazonia, BrazilNew UNESCO addition in Brazil.
Ancient Buddhist Site of SarnathSightSarnath, IndiaNew UNESCO addition in India.
Boma-Badingilo Migratory LandscapeSightBoma, South SudanNew UNESCO addition in South Sudan.
The Bony Fish Fossils of the Western LimfjordSightLimfjord, DenmarkNew UNESCO addition in Denmark.
The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the ComorosNeighborhoodMoroni, ComorosNew UNESCO addition in Comoros.
Gdynia modernist city center buildingsNeighborhoodGdynia, Poland
American CemeterySightColleville-sur-Mer, France

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

UNESCO Just Added 26 Sites to the World Heritage List for 2026—Including 1 in the US

We can’t wait to visit these lush wildlife reserves, dreamy seaside villages, and fairytale French castles.

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Okefenokee Wildlife RefugePublic artworkOkefenokee, United StatesVast and globally unique subtropical peatland.
Okefenokee AdventuresPlaceOkefenokee, United StatesOfficial tour provider for Okefenokee Park.
The Four SeasonsHotelTunis, TunisiaOffers guided tours with a guide in Tunis.
Carcassonne fortresses and castleSightCarcassonne, FranceSprawling fortresses and castle sitting high on a cliffside.
The works of architect Alvar AaltoSightHelsinki, Finland13 architectural works by Aalto and his studio in Finland.
Alvar Aalto FoundationPlaceHelsinki, FinlandOffers guided tours of Aalto's buildings in Helsinki.
Aqaba Marine ReserveSightAqaba, JordanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan.
Wadi Wurayah biosphere reserveSightFujairah, United Arab EmiratesNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UAE.
Garamba National ParkSightFaradje, Democratic Republic of the CongoNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in DR Congo.
Boma-Badingilo migratory landscapeSightJuba, South SudanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Sudan.
Mont Amel CastlesSightBatroun, LebanonNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon.
Getbol tidal flatsSightIncheon, South KoreaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Korea.
Western LimfjordSightThisted, DenmarkNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark.
historic medinasNeighborhoodMoroni, ComorosNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Comoros.
Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry SitesSightJingdezhen, ChinaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in China.
Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, VaranasiSightVaranasi, IndiaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
Alamūt CastleAttractionQazvin, IranNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran.
Ancient Capitals of Asuka and FujiwaraSightAsuka, JapanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan.
Rock Mosques of MangystauSightAktau, KazakhstanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kazakhstan.
Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu NobilitySightUlaanbaatar, MongoliaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mongolia.
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Buddhist TempleSightNakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand.
Modernist Architecture of the capital of TashkentSightTashkent, UzbekistanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.
condominio-Style TheatersSightVenice, ItalyNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy.

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National GeographicJun 26

7 equestrian experiences to embrace your inner cowboy

These trips let you discover some of the world's most iconic horse-riding cultures and traditions — and explore wild landscapes straight from the saddle.

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Kazakh eagle huntersPlaceBayan-Ulgii, MongoliaAttend annual festivals to watch demonstrations across the steppe.
Marwari horsesPlaceRajasthan, IndiaChosen companions of Rajput clans, prized cavalry horses.
Chittorgarh fortressSightChittorgarh, IndiaExplore historical walkways from the saddle of a Marwari.
Pushkar Camel FairFestivalPushkar, IndiaAttendees trade horses, cattle, and camels.
Argentine gauchoPlacePampas, ArgentinaLearn cattle herding and navigating terrain at estancias.
Icelandic horsesPlaceIcelandExperience unique movement like pacing and tölt on guided rides.
rettirFestivalIcelandAttend annual sheep roundups in September and October.
stóðréttirFestivalIcelandAttend annual horse roundups in September and October.
Borders Common RidingsFestivalScottish Borders, United KingdomExperience cultural reenactments from May to September.
Bandera, TexasNeighborhoodBandera, United StatesNicknamed the ‘cowboy capital of the world’.
Lexington, KentuckyNeighborhoodLexington, United StatesEarned the extravagant title of ‘horse capital of the world’.
Horse Nations Indian Relay CouncilPlaceUS, United StatesCompetitors race without saddles across the US and Canada.
Feria del CaballoFestivalJerez, SpainCelebrates elaborate horseback parades and flamenco performances.
Camino de SantiagoTrailSantiago de Compostela, SpainRide a traditional Spanish horse along grassy mountains and coastal trails.

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
Intrepid TravelPlaceMarrakesh, MoroccoOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa

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