This month’s travel inspirations: The best way to see peak fall foliage; the walking shoes we’re wearing everywhere; pro tips to start bird-watching, plus genius feeders that do it all; finding legal copies of Greek antiquities; the easy way to go bike camping; breaking down new airline seat selection rules; and Best of the World
sneak peek (coming soon!)

This might be the best place to see fall colors

For peak fall views away from the crowds, consider floating down America’s longest water trail. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail flows for 740 peaceful miles, from New York to Maine.

Will new airline policies make it easier to snag the best seat onboard?

Airlines are giving passengers more control over where they sit on a plane. Find out what that could mean for you.

Check out the latest product reviews and recommendations from Nat Geo’s editorial team.

From Nat Geo HQ: Our favorite shoes for walking

Which shoes feel like stepping on clouds, and which ones are best for travel? Our digital editors share their likes and dislikes.

Related: Wood duck in flight or warbler in a tree—these are the best cameras for bird photography.

Forgeries or clever, legal copies?

Since the 1970s, the workshop at Agios Ioannis Rentis in Athens, Greece, has been replicating antiquities that promote the country’s ancient heritage and give travelers high-quality—legal—facsimiles as souvenirs. Today, these clever copies travel the world. Where can you find them?

A. The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece
B. The Louvre in Paris, France
C. The Metro in Doha, Qatar
D. All of the above

Nat Geo’s Best of the World list will be out soon. To celebrate, we’ve got special previews featuring insider tips and highlights for these trips of a lifetime. Stay tuned (and stay subscribed) for more.