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WorldWise Trivia Quiz

  
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Test your geography IQ with our interactive quiz.
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New York Photo Gallery

  
Photo: New York, New York

View photos that reveal the authentic Big Apple.
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Liverpool Guide

  
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Plan a trip to this U.K. city—birthplace of the Beatles—with these blogs, podcasts, maps, and more.
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51 Ways to Cut Vacation Costs

  
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Don't get caught in a tourist money trap. Learn how to avoid hidden charges, and get expert money-saving tips.
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The Little Book of Travel Wisdom

  
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Don't leave home without these essential tips, resources, and websites.
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Terrific Travel Tales Contest

National Geographic Traveler invites you to enter our "Terrific Travel Tales" essay contest. Just write 200 words about a travel experience that moved, excited, or surprised you. We'll publish the winning entries online and award the writers great prizes from Timbuk2.

First Prize
A trip for two to San Francisco, California. Includes a visit to the Timbuk2 messenger bag company where you and a guest will design your own bags. Plus: airfare (from within the contiguous U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii), two nights at the Phoenix Hotel, dinner at Sushi Groove, an evening of VIP dancing at Ruby Skye, and limo service to and from the airport.

Two Runner-Up Prizes
A Timbuk2 Travel Kit with a variety of bags and accessories (total value of $500).

Deadline
June 1, 2006.


Prizes provided by Timbuk2, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, and Martel and Nabiel, Inc.
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Center for Sustainable Destinations

Learn how to preserve the authenticity of the places you love.

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National Geographic Traveler Places of a Lifetime
Our guides lead you to the best in ten world-class cities with photo galleries, walking tours, and what to know before you go.

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The National Geographic Traveler Reader Panel

Are you a real traveler? Someone who cares about authenticity? Who has a point of view about where we should travel—and how? Then tell us what you think and be eligible to win a trip to almost anywhere in the United States.

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