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November/December 2007
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Authentic Shopping Guide

  
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Find authentic handcrafted items from around the world.
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Ultimate Travel Library

  
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Take a globe-spanning literary ramble with the world's best travel books.
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Photo of the Week

  
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North Pole Photo Gallery

  
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Join eight hearty adventurers as they traverse frozen arctic terrain to the North Pole.
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WorldWise Trivia Quiz

  
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Test your geography IQ with our interactive quiz.
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A*List: Best of Travel Newsletter

  
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Sign up for our newsletter packed with tried-and-true travel tips, exclusive deals, book discounts, 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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A Humanitarian Approach to Travel

L elei LeLaulu is president and CEO of Counterpart International, a global, non-profit humanitarian organization that works in more than 30 countries to foster human dignity through assistance, education, health care, business development, and sustainable tourism, among other areas. In this interview with National Geographic Traveler, LeLaulu discusses the huge positive impact that tourism can have on developing nations and how travelers can improve local communities through the travel choices we make.


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