New Places to Hike In the Outback

Australia’s 139-mile Larapinta Trail hiking track, running from Alice Springs to Mount Sonder, is completed; trail links several popular natural attractions and is divided into dozen sections; guided hikes are available; maps (M)

A Few Questions for Our 52 Places Traveler

How does Jada Yuan, who beat out 13,000 other applicants for the job, feel about spending the year traveling the globe? “Elated and terrified.”