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The call of the Rockies

From historic ski lodges to rustic backcountry cabins and a mock-Scottish castle, we pick the stays in Canada's Rocky Mountains that make the most of their setting

Vermont, USA

The Wanderlust team relocated to New England for part of this issue, as we explored a lush state filled with outdoor escapes, historic towns... and lashings of maple syrup

Unique North America

See a side to the USA and Canada beyond the big cities and discover incredible stories and special wildlife with our pick of the trips

Waking a sleeping GIANT

A slow drive along the North Wales Way, from the English border to Anglesey, reveals not only a land of incredible local food and castles, but a region that is slowly reimagining itself

Star-studded escapes

Wilderness, history and wildlife combine at some of Britain's most iconic stargazing sites, as more and more travellers are looking to the heavens

Tigers burning bright

As India celebrates 50 years of its Project Tiger conservation scheme, we visit the reserves of Madhya Pradesh to see how its success has impacted a tiger population that once looked in danger of disappearing

The rebirth of old JEDDAH

As efforts to restore Al-Balad, Jeddah's historical district, take hold, we get an exclusive peek at how art and culture are taking centre stage

On the edge of history

In south-west Colorado lies the largest archaeological preserve in the USA, a series of vast cliff dwellings whose residents 'vanished' overnight. But was the answer to their disappearance in plain sight?

SEASON'S GREETINGS

From fiery fall foliage to art fairs and harvest festivals, opens up a wealth of across the USA and Canada autumn experiences

Georgina Miller

THE BRITISH FREE-DIVING CHAMPION ON HER FAVOURITE DIVE DESTINATIONS AND FINDING PEACE BENEATH THE WAVES

STOUR VALLEY

One of the most scenic corners of Essex is its border with Suffolk, formed by the art-inspiring River Stour

MUNICH

COMBINING HIP BAKERIES, CONTEMPORARY ART SPACES AND EMERGING DISTRICTS, GERMANY'S THIRD-LARGEST CITY HAS A YOUTHFUL SPIRIT

A LAND OF STORIES

THE OPENING OF THE PELJEŠAC BRIDGE IN SOUTHERN CROATIA MEANS IT'S EASIER THAN EVER TO HEAD OUT ALONG THE COAST ON A ROAD TRIP FROM SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK, TAKING IN ANCIENT STONE VILLAGES, UNDERWATER WINE AND PIRATE LEGENDS

LOS ANGELES

The US city has roots in Latin America - and is still shaped by its influence at every turn, from architecture to food trends

ON CLOUD NINE

Scattered across the Arctic, in boggy moorland and on mountain slopes, the cloudberry appears for just a few weeks a year. It's so rare and precious, it's often called 'Arctic gold'. And, while it grows wild across the Arctic Circle and Norwegian Vesterålen archipelago, the specific locations where it thrives are a closely guarded local secret

WALKING TALL

Just two hours from Marrakech, the valleys of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains are home to incredible scenery, traditional Amazigh villages and a network of excellent and uncrowded hiking trails

GO THE DISTANCE

Celebrate Disney's centenary by visiting some of the destinations behind its much-loved films

RIO DE JANEIRO

Few cities are as naturally spectacular as Rio. Flanked by the Atlantic and Guanabara Bay, backed by jungle-furred peaks and strung together with miles of creamy sand, this is a place of singular beauty. The beachside neighbourhoods are the obvious areas to stay: legendary Copacabana, quieter Leme and trendier Ipanema, the gateway to Rio's western beaches. Don't write off inland, though. over the past decade, a new, boutiquestyle hotel scene has emerged. High above the historic centre, Santa Teresa is Rio's boho bastion. Directly below is nightlife-central Lapa. Whether on the coast or mid-city, Rio's hotel scene gives you the best of both worlds.

THAILAND

Its palm-fringed bays and warm waters may be world-class, but there's much more to do in Thailand than many expect - from slow island exploration and cave meditation in the south to hands-on farm experiences and craft workshops in the north

A new classic

A TRAIL WEAVING THROUGH A WILD COASTAL STRETCH OF THE SOUTH ISLAND IS SET TO JOIN NEW ZEALAND'S LIST OF GREAT HIKING ROUTES

MILAN

There's always something fresh to discover in the northern Italian city, from a new hotel in a converted seminary to a cultural hub with contemporary art and a rooftop restaurant

MOUSSAKA

It may be a Greek classic, but this hearty layered dish hails from beyond the country's borders - and its present form is a surprisingly recent innovation

Savouring traditions

From slow food in northerly Sheki and Lekit to the tea plantations of Lankaran down on the country's southern tip, When it comes to food and drink, Azerbaijan continues to keep the old ways alive. Words: Emily Lush. Photographs: Karolina Wiercigroch

WHERE TO EAT

Delicious versions of moussaka appear on menus across Greece and further afield, from Cyprus to Glasgow

Jerusalem artichokes

THESE TASTY TUBERS CAN BE USED IN MORE THAN JUST SOUPS.

RODRIGO PACHECO THE PIONEER

AT HIS ECUADORIAN RESTAURANTS, CHEF RODRIGO PACHECO USES NATIVE INGREDIENTS GROWN IN REWILDED FORESTS OR SOURCED FROM INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

NICK GRIMSHAW

The broadcaster and author on the joys of a chippy and his Dish podcast with chef Angela Hartnett

Sarawak's restaurant revolution

From durian flowers to bamboo chicken, the traditional dishes of Malaysia's largest region are being championed by a new generation of chefs and restaurateurs.

A SOUP WITH A STORY

For centuries, kitchens in Nova Scotia have been churning out chowder, a creamy soup that lends the Maritime province a proudly preserved culinary identity. Discover its myriad variations along the Chowder Trail, which weaves through this rugged corner of Atlantic Canada

Turin

Piedmont's capital has a connection with chocolate dating back centuries. Today, across the city you'll find skilled confectioners creating everything from truffles and pralines to gelato