This is the May 2009 issue.

Features

Getting an introduction to the specialized crafts of Ghana

Exploring the remote villages of Russia's Southern Urals

Mingling with the wildlife on a Galápagos Islands cruise

The Arirang Mass Games open the door for a visit to North Korea

Departments

Boarding Pass » Boarding Pass

Report Cards » Report Cards

Funniest Thing » No one was seven minutes late

Calling All Readers

Best walking shoes

Travelers' Intercom

Flyer miles for first class

(Not) taking food into Chile

‘Mind the gap!’

The Blue Train

Frugal trip to NZ

Lightweight walkie-talkies

Billed for tour before accepting it

Found ‘deficiencies’ on ship

Paul Gauguin cruise

Art Nouveau in Riga

Guide in China

Eastern Turkey’s ties to the world

Katadyn water purifier

Caches of memories

Sicily independently

Among the Datooga in Tanzania