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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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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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Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu NobilitySightNew UNESCO addition in Mongolia.
Elsewhere
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.
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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Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu NobilitySightNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mongolia.
Elsewhere
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.
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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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 LandscapesPlaceOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
Elsewhere
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.
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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