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Japan by Rail – a trip planner
A guide to some of the best routes and how to do them

Michael Palin
The inveterate traveller talk about his recent journey through Iraq 

Jamaica
Away from the all-inclusive resorts we find an island of creative locals and welcoming communities

Rio Negro, Brazil
Exploring a little-known world of flooded forests and wild tepuis

Top Latin America Trips
From exploring the rainforests and waterfalls of Guyana to foodie tours of Mexico, there are adventures to be had throughout Latin America

Catalan Grand Tour
How a new driving route around Catalunya takes you well beyond Barcelona to offer a fresh look at a beautiful region 

Kuwait
The surprisingly cultural side of this Arabian emirate

Singapore
The surprisingly green side of this city and country


PLUS

Off Grid: Luxembourg City
British Break: Suffolk Coast
Double Bill: Dominican Republica
Arts & Crafts: Switzerland
European Short Break: Derry-Londonderry & Donegal 
World Heritage: Purnululu NP, Western Australia
WanderSleeps: Maldives sustainable stays
Dream Sleep: Kicheche, Kenya
World Food: Slovenia







The Future of Travel
As Wanderlust marks its 30th anniversary, we gaze three decades into the future to see how new technologies, climate change and shifting attitudes will affect the way we travel the world…

30 Years of Wanderlust
We look back at how Wanderlust and travel itself have changed in the past 30 years

Impressionist France
Head to the French regions and cities that gave birth to the 19th-century’s Impressionist art movement to see what inspired the artists who lived it 150 years ago

Bhutan 
Half a century on after it first opened up to tourists, we pay a visit to a nation still attempting to keep tradition, sustainability and, above all, happiness at the heart of life
 
Bosnia & Herzegovina
While the legacy of the Bosnian War still hangs over much of this Balkan nation, you’ll find a whole other side to life here in its historic towns, beautiful countryside and warm welcome
 
Capital Region, USA
Sixty years after the March on Washington and Dr Martin Luther King’s era-defining ‘I Have a Dream…’ speech, Black history is finally being told across the Capital Region

Sierra Leone
Why rediscovering the histories of those abducted from West Africa into a life of enslavement is bringing more than solace to modern-day visitors and pilgrims to Freetown – it offers hope

 
PLUS
Dispatches: Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef
Urban Spotlight: Santiago and Valparaíso, Chile
WanderSleeps: Singapore stays
Museum Cities: Madrid, Spain
World Heritage: Trogir, Croatia
European Break: Puglia, Italy
World Food: Hāngī in New Zealand

October / November 2023
 
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USA & Canada in Fall
Autumn in North America is a time of incredible food, festivals, and foliage. We talk to the locals who know it best, as they pick their top fall escapes

India’s tigers
Visit the reserves of Madhya Pradesh to see how 50 years of India’s Project Tiger has impacted a big-cat population that once looked in danger of disappearing
 
The North Wales Way
A slow drive along the North Wales Way rekindles one writer’s love for the region and reveals a part of Wales slowly reinventing itself
 
Historic Jeddah
Get a sneak peek at a project restoring Jeddah’s Al-Balad district, as the city readies itself for a fresh wave of visitors

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
We visit the incredible cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people and encounter an age-old mystery whose answer lies in plain sight 

Belize’s Garifuna Trail
A new trail invites travellers to explore Belize’s Garifuna community through the businesses, arts and music keeping its culture alive
 
PLUS
Urban Spotlight: Bordeaux, France
WanderSleeps: Canadian Rockies
Museum Cities: Lisbon, Portugal
World Heritage: Georgetown, Guyana
British Break: Dark-sky sites across Britain
World Food: Peru’s Nikkei cuisine

August / September 2023
 
Enjoy articles on…
 
How to Travel Solo
Take charge of your solo adventures with these tips and tricks from seasoned travel writers used to looking after themselves
 
California Trip Planner
Plan your perfect escape around the Golden State’s cultured cities, winelands and wild fringes 
 
First-Time Antarctica
As more travellers than ever glimpse the White Continent for the first time, what can they expect to see?

Laos by Rail
High-speed rail comes to Laos, but how will life change in the laid-back land of slow travel?
 
King Arthur’s Cornwall & Brittany
Explore tales of Arthurian legend on both sides of the English Channel
 
Menorca
How the island's Bronze Age sites and traditional crafts offer a glimpse of a world far beyond its beaches

Gabon
The vast jungles of this Central African nation hide a lost Eden filled with lowland gorillas and forest elephants
 
PLUS
Interview: Bettany Hughes on India’s treasures
Urban Spotlight: Austin & San Antonio, Texas 
WanderSleeps: Hawaii
Museum Cities: Tokyo
World Heritage: Vineyards of Lavaux
British Break: Essex coast
European Break: Saxony, Germany
World Food: Malta

June / July 2023
 
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Eat Your Way Around the USA 
The ultimate foodie hotspots across the USA, as chosen by the locals who know them best

European Rail Journeys 
Rail travel is back on the rise in Europe, buoyed by bargain tickets and the return of the sleeper train. We pick the best new routes and tours hitting the tracks

Denmark
Follow in the footsteps of the storyteller Hans Christian Andersen to discover the real-life inspirations behind his fairy tales

Azerbaijan
Join us on a 400km road trip across the ‘Land of Fire’; then plot your own escape with our Azerbaijan trip planner. 

The Bahamas
The Bahamas has changed a lot in its 50 years of independence, but there are still places where the old traditions run deep

Argentinian Patagonia
Discover Argentina’s next great wilderness escape, where locals are switching from ranching to eco-tourism

PLUS
British Break: The Wye Valley, England & Wales
WanderSleeps: Jordan
Urban spotlight: Copenhagen, Denmark
Arts & Crafts: Singapore
European Break: Julian Alps, Slovenia
World Heritage: Orkney, Scotland
World Food: South Africa

Enjoy articles on…

The Travel Green List
Discover the champions of sustainable travel as we highlight the destinations, hotels, tour operators and trips which are making the world a better place

Sustainable Costa Rica
A trip planner to help you make the most of this Central American leader in ecotourism

Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year
The finalists and winners revealed in all their glory

Kenya
Kate Humble goes in search of a rare black panther

Istria, Croatia
Cycling a former railway trail reveals medieval villages and Roman ruins

Algeria
Historical sights scatter Algeria but this nation is very much writing its own story now


PLUS
Dispatches: Paraguay
British Break: St Davids, Wales
WanderSleeps: New Orleans
Urban spotlight: Chandigarh, India
Arts & Crafts: Athens
European Break: Canary Islands
World Heritage: UNESCO sites of the Mississippi
World Food: Germany

Enjoy articles on…

The Wanderlust Hot List 2023
The Wanderlust editors and readers have picked their most desirable destinations to travel this year


Australia special!
• Northern Territory – discovering the secrets of Aboriginal Australia
• After the fires - Kangaroo Island’s flora and fauna is bouncing back
• The cultural side of Sydney 


The real Polar Express
Taking the train to the Arctic Circle in search of huskies, ice hotels and the aurora borealis


Road-tripping the Pacific Northwest
Washington State and Oregon have wilderness, history and surprises galore



PLUS
Dispatches: Alberta by horseback with a First Nations Guide
Dispatches: Philadelphia, USA
British Break: The Wirral
Indigenous Culture: Taiwan
Arts & Crafts: Hungary
European Short Break: Alpes de Haute Provence
World Heritage: Potosi, Bolivia
WanderSleeps: Irish Castles
World Food: Jewish

Alternative Winter Breaks
From frozen hotels to fire festivals, icy encounters and Christmas markets, we give you ideas for a winter to remember

Great Lakes, USA
We take a new expedition cruise through the huge lakes that span the US and Canada border

Diriyah – City of Earth
We take an exclusive sneak peek at the historic former capital of Saudi Arabia, undergoing a ground-breaking redevelopment and renovation, as its UNESCO World Heritage site opens to the public

Sustainable Spain
Ideas and itineraries for exploring timeless Spain

Torres Strait Islands, Australia
We seek out the hidden histories, rich marine life and indigenous cultures of these remote islands

Interview – Ade Adepitan
We talk travel, accessibility and sustainability with the Paralympian turned TV presenter


PLUS

British Break: Isles of Scilly
Dispatches: Thailand’s elephants
Indigenous Culture: Karaim of Lithuania
Double Bill: Poznan & Torun, Poland
Arts & Crafts: Uganda
Off-Grid: Nuuk, Greenland
European Short Break: North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
World Heritage: Villa de Leyva, Colombia
WanderSleeps: Cape Town
World Food: Guatemala

Enjoy articles on…

USA Special
- Yellowstone and beyond: celebrating 150 years of Yellowstone National Park plus other highlights of the Great American West
- Amazing wildlife of the USA and where to see it
- Underrated urban escapes
- Colorado road trip

South Georgia
We gawp at the spectacle of hundreds of thousands of king penguins and visit the final resting place of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s on this ruggedly beautiful sub-Antarctic island.

The Azores
This archipelago of North Atlantic islands offers volcanic landscapes, Portuguese influences but a unique identity of its own as we discover

Marrakech, Morocco
Explorer Alice Morrison has made Morocco her home and here reveals why Marrakech is at a crossroads and how travellers can help

Bogotá, Colombia
Colombia’s capital once drew visitors in search of gold - now it glitters for a very different reason


PLUS

Indigenous Culture: Bedouin of Jordan
British Break: Exmoor
Double Bill: Samos and Chios, Greece
Arts & Crafts: Ghana
European Short Break: Ticino, Switzerland World Heritage: Nan Madol, Micronesia
WanderSleeps: New Zealand Ecostays
World Food: Royal cuisine of South Korea

June / July 2022
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A Bavarian Road Trip
We take a trip through south Germany in search of the fairytale castles of King Ludwig II
Africa’s Secret Safaris
Where to find Africa’s top wildlife and conservations success stories but without the crowds
Trip Planner to the Mayan World 
In Mexico and Central America, the traditions and cultures of the Mayan World still survive – we tell you where to go and where to experience the top historical sites
Literary Deep South USA
From F Scott Fitzgerald’s Alabama to the New Orleans of Tennessee Williams, we visit the haunts of the giants of US literature
Bahrain
Pearl fishing was a staple of life across the Arabian Gulf for millennia and you can still find its legacy in Bahrain today
Swedish outdoor living
A visit to the Omberg region of rural Sweden brings the Nordic concept of friluftsliv to life
PLUS...
Hidden USA: Kentucky
Indigenous culture: the Philippines
British break: Herefordshire
Off-the-grid: Quebec City
European short break: Riviera di Ponente, Italy 
World Heritage: Sacred grove of Yorubaland, Nigeria
WanderSleeps: Top places to stay in Rio de Janeiro
World Food: Portugal

Enjoy articles on…
Sri Lanka beyond the sea
We explore Sri Lanka’s archaeological and historical treasures, plus its wonderful nature and its rail journeys
Top New Rail Routes for 2022
New rail routes are emerging worldwide, along with old favourites returning. 
The Florida Keys
Defined by the ocean that surrounds it, this island chain has a natural side that begs exploration
Tierra del Fuego
With Chile declaring they have the southernmost city in the world, we take a journey to the end of the world
Rediscovering Rhodes
Boasting thousands of years of Mediterranean history and culture, Rhodes is a many-layered isle
The wherry boats of the Norfolk Broads
The wherry boats of Norfolk had almost passed into history, but a few survived and are bringing old-fashioned sailing back to the Broads 
PLUS...
Double Bill: Rennes & Nantes, France
Hidden USA: Finger Lakes, New York State 
Indigenous culture: Namibia
British break: Pembrokeshire
Off-the-grid: Sucre, Bolivia
European short break: Thuringia, Germany
World Heritage: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
WanderSleeps: Sri Lanka
World Food: Indigenous Australia

Brand new destinations. Fresh approaches. Innovative experiences. In the latest edition of the original travel magazine Wanderlust, you can discover the most exciting adventures available to travellers right now, as well as what YOU voted as the top of your travel wish list in our annual Hot List. Plus, the Wanderlust editors share their own hot tips for 2022 and this year’s travel trends. Elsewhere we visit Vietnam, Northern France and the Mississippi, and provide guides to accommodation in Havana and Mexico; short breaks in North Portugal, Massachusetts, Rutland and Alexandria, Egypt; catch up with Steve Backshall; and much, much more…

In this issue…
January 2022
Enjoy articles on…

Western Australia. If you time your trip to the Ningaloo Coast perfectly, you can see whale sharks, humpbacks and manta rays in three days.
We encounter diverse Scotland, a cultural beacon with 5,000 years of history and epic landscapes that’s worth visiting in all seasons.
Amazing Mauritius. Sitting out to the east of Madagascar, this Indian Ocean island is reinventing itself as a sustainable hotspot.
Western Sicily. The Italian island’s west coast boasts thousands of years of history and culture – and not many other visitors.
21 Winter Experiences. From Canada’s north-west to Japan’s northern ice floes, here are the most vibrant, eye-opening trips that will make the most out of this underrated season. PLUS: Christmas markets. 
PLUS…
Interview: Simon Reeve
Dispatches: Switzerland
British Break: Cumbria
Hidden USA: Colorado Rockies
WanderSleeps: Cusco
Off-the-grid: Suva, Fiji
Double Bill: Québec & Montreal
World food: Ghana

In this issue…
November/December 2021
Enjoy articles on…
• AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Desert wonders, clear skies and the relics of kingdoms past. we beat the crowds to rediscover Arabia’s best-kept secret...
• The Great Deserts of the world – the planet’s driest places come in many shapes and forms but will always blow you away
• Salzburgerland, Austria, dishes up classic Austria at its most natural and authentic. 
• The Åland Islands, Finland. These Baltic-lapped islands play by their own rules – and remain one of Europe’s most intriguing outposts.
• The US Civil Rights Trail. Linking little-visited Southern states, we go on a moving journey through the momentous events that changed a nation
PLUS…
WanderSleeps: Hoi An
European Short Break: East Iceland
Dispatches: Jeonju, South Korea
British Break: Northumberland
Hidden USA: Oregon
Indigenous culture: South Africa’s Rainbow Nation
Off-the-grid: Dakar, Senegal
Dream Sleep: The View, Monument Valley
Double Bill: Coimbra & Aveiro, Portugal
World food: Georgia

In our inspirational September/October edition, Wanderlust will take you from the hidden jewels of the Caribbean to Uganda’s hidden valleys, isolated rural communities and wildlife good-news-stories. Get your boots on for 15 epic walking trails, before uncovering Thailand’s ancient capitals by rail and meeting the New Big Five of wildlife photography. Your next big travel adventure – full of arresting culture, spectacular scenery and astonishing wildlife – lies within these 212 pages!
Plus: Armenia • Shropshire • Tennessee Music Trail • San Blas Islands, Panama • Tokyo
• Vigan, The Philippines • Segovia & Salamanca • Charleston, USA • Cambodia

In this issue
July / August 2021
Enjoy articles on…
Escaping the crowds in the Greek Islands: We let you in on where the locals choose to go.
Mystical Northern Kerala: Exploring the mysterious rituals and green highlands of Kerala’s northern tip.
The cities of the Hanseatic League: Europe’s Baltic coast is dotted with exquisite reminders of its trading powerhouse past.
Marine Wildlife Experiences: Discover spectacle under the waves with some of some of the best marine encounters.
Bougainville: This far-flung tropical outpost of Papua New Guinea is on the cusp of change.
PLUS...
Karuizawa, Japan • St Gallen & Winterthur, Switzerland • Northern New Mexico • Queensland, Australia • Italian Lakes • Puebla, Mexico • Peak District • Asmara, Eritrea • Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland • Marrakech • Porto

BIGGEST EVER ISSUE, BRILLIANT NEW LOOK, EXCITING NEW FEATURES! Enjoy articles on… French Polynesia, where we create the perfect Pacific planner for adventurous travellers; the Antarctic Peninsula – an extraordinary expedition that helps conserve the white continent’s whales; getting acclimatised for trekking in Peru’s Machu Picchu – including a brand-new wild trekking route; Sustainable Travel – we look forwards with 25 green experiences that do it better PLUS top tips to make your next trip a green one – read an exclusive extract from our new book; the search for Cantabrian brown bears – while keeping an eye out for wolves and birds in the Spain’s rugged north PLUS the best places to spot ursines on the continent; 25 Costa Rican Adventures – Julia Bradbury introduces a special on the green favourite; PLUS: Double Bill: Ålesund & Bergen; Hidden USA: St Augustine; Indigenous culture: uncover the rich heritage of native Alaskans; World Heritage: Sudan’s Pyramids of Meroe; Top 10 Highlights: Crete; First 24 hours in Montevideo; British break: Scotland’s Orkney Islands; Off-the-grid: Nur-Sultan; European short break: Styria and Graz; WanderSleeps: Luang Prabang; Dream sleep: Seville’s Hotel Alfonso XIII; Arts & crafts
Jordan; Dispatches: the Pacific isle of Palau; World food: Hawaii; and much, much more…

Easter Island, myth and mystery
Uncover the secrets of this island of legends. Plus a look at some of Chile’s other extraordinary islands. 

21 BIG trips for 2021 (and beyond)
If you’re looking to make your next rip really special we have some mouth-watering ideas for you

Helping pangolins in South Africa
We stay at a private reserve in South Africa to witness a one-of-a-kind conservation scheme in action

Walking the Cotswolds
We leave the chocolate-box image behind to explore the region’s footpaths and hidden secrets

Navajo nation
Our new Hidden USA feature looks at some of the most iconic Navajo sites in Arizona, Utah and New Mexico

Short break: Lubeck, Germany
Combine medieval masterpieces and mouth-watering marzipan in the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic city. 

British Break: Kent coast
Find clifftop paths, tidal pools, and colonies of seals in south-east England

Top 10: Vancouver
More recently in the news for the wrong reasons, Washington DC is a rewarding city to visit when we can

Double Bill: Trinidad & Tobago
Two destinations. One great Caribbean adventure. 

Plus… Reader Tips: Lapland; Armchair travel; Dispatches Greece; Dream Sleep Sweden, and lots, lots more…


In this issue
New View 2021!
Stretch yourself - nine ideas for things to try in the new year
Swedish Lapland
We go in search of the aurora borealis, huskies and Sami culture in the Lulea region of northern Sweden
Best places to see the Northern Lights
And some of the myths surrounding the aurora
 
Wild Bali
 
With the Indonesian island booming in popularity in the past few years, Alex Robinson visits to see if there are still secret beaches and traditional culture to be found. 
 
 
Islay: The Whisky Isle
 
We explore the delights of the Hebridean Isle finding natural beauty, a rich history and warm welcome
 
Tenerife: Go Now!  
 
Open again to visitors, and far more than a package holiday destination, Tenerife offers walks, whales and wine aplenty. 
 
British Break: St Ives, Cornwall
St Ives is a well-deserved tourist magnet in high summer, but visit out of season for a brilliant break packed with art, walks, empty beaches and fabulous food. 
 
Top 10: Washington DC
More recently in the news for the wrong reasons, Washington DC is a rewarding city to visit when we can
 
Head to head: Antigua vs Barbuda
Two Caribbean islands rich in local culture, birdlife and beautiful beaches – but which one is right for you ?
 
Plus… Reader Tips: Costa Rica; Armchair travel; Christmas Quiz; Writing Competition winners, and lots, lots more…

In this issue
Where to Go When  – 33 destinations for when we can travel again!
We don’t know when we can travel and where. But what we can do is have ideas by month for when travel restrictions lift. 
Costa Rica
Will the ultra-green eco-paradise prove the perfect cure for coronavirus blues? Mark Stratton went in search of whales, exotic birdlife, monkeys and an abundance of nature.
 
Socotra
 
Sometimes dubbed the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean”, this extraordinary archipelago is home to an array of unique fauna including the bizarre dragons Book publisher Hilary Bradt achieved a long-held dream of visiting this strange land. 
 
 
Visiting Scotland’s Clanlands with the cast of Outlander
 
We talk to Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish about their new TV documentary and book. 
 
Madeira: Go Now!  
 
An enticing destination at any time of year, Amsterdam now has a new direct Eurostar return service, making it easier than ever to head there for a break. 
 
British Break: Dorset
Sarah Riches took a short break amidst the wild beaches, coastal paths and market towns of lovely Dorset.
 
Top 10: Grand Canal, Venice
Venice is rich with classical sights, but perhaps none so evocative as the palaces and bridges along its pivotal Grand Canal. Here is what to spot from your gondola, while the city is unusually  quiet...
 
Head to head: Riga vs Tallinn
Two Baltic capitals rich in heritage, culture and charm - which one would you choose?
 
Plus… Reader Tips: Japan; Armchair travel; Christmas Gift Guide; Writing Competition winners, and lots, lots more…

In this issue
Brave New World – how we’re travelling now!
The world has changed and the ways we travel have adapted. Here are some of the best ways to see the planet in the time of Covid. 
 
Japan – Trip Planner
Interest in Japan has never been stronger, and so we give ideas for five itineraries that dig deep into the country’s traditions, culture and scenery. 
Japan – the old normal
Why the world’s new normal is Japan’s old traditions
 
Canal boating in the UK
 
Wanderlust’s editor takes to the UK’s waterways by narrowboat for the very first time, plus the Top 10 Canal Boating Adventures for beginners. 
 
 
Gozo, Malta
 
We take a turn around the coast, coves and castles of Malta’s rural but fascinating little sister
 
Amsterdam: Go Now!  
 
An enticing destination at any time of year, Amsterdam now has a new direct Eurostar return service, making it easier than ever to head there for a break. 
 
British Break: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Graeme Green takes a short break amidst the unspoilt beauty, outdoor activities and charming market towns of the Brecon Beacons National Park. 
 
Dispatches: On the road to Palmyra
During lockdown our correspondent discovered a 1920s account of her father-in-law’s trip across the Syrian desert. 
 
Head to head: Cyprus vs Crete
Two islands rich in history, nature, mountains and wine - which one would you choose?
 
Plus… Travel Icon: Galle Fort, Sri Lanka; Reader Tips: Turkey; Writing Competition winners, and lots, lots more…

In this issue

Travellers Needed!
Spectacular scenery. Incredible wildlife. Crowd-free sites. We highlight five destinations where you’ll not only have an amazing time but you’ll also be making a difference by visiting. 
 
Iceland
With its dramatic and empty landscapes, Iceland is the perfect destination for a post-lockdown trip. Mark Stratton discovers epic history and a bounty of wildlife on his recent visit. 
 
Northern Thailand
 Martin Symington takes a hilltribe trek to find how community-based tourism helps the diverse cultures of Thailand’s rugged north.
 
Turkey – the world’s oldest temple
Far away from Turkey’s resorts is a little-known area crammed with historic sites, including the world’s oldest manmade structures at Gobekli Tepe 
 
Wye Valley, UK: Go Now!  
The beautiful Wye Valley was the UK’s original staycation destination, and is still a wonderful place for autumn walks, foraging and canoeing. 

British Break: Arnside, UK
Away from the crowds of the Lake District is a little-known corner of southern Cumbria with glorious scenery and the UK’s best sunsets

Dispatches: Beirut – time to rebuild
Our correspondent reveals how the support offered to a popular local restaurant symbolises how Beirut will rise again from the ashes

Head to head: Slovenia vs Slovakia
Which one would you choose?

Let’s travel with kindness
Why you should go out of your way to make someone’s day

Plus… Travel Icon: Wawel Cathedral, Krakow; Reader Tips: Lake District; and lots, lots more…

Travel icon: Luxembourg Grand architecture, cave-like tunnels and a travel through time await in Luxembourg City’s Old Town, Lake District We head to the hidden hills of the Lake District to find out how hiking can help endangered fell ponies...

In this issue
Secret Britain - 30 great places you need to discover
From a vineyard in the Isles of Scilly to a little-visited beach on the Isle of Wight, a beautiful little-known walk in the Peak District to the smallest parish church in England, you’ll be surprised how few of these “secrets” you know. 
 
Madagascar
Who doesn’t love a lemur? We sent William Gray to Madagascar in search of the aye-aye, one of the strangest looking lemurs around. But while on his quest he bumped into a range of other weird and wonderful critters, big and small. 
Colombian cowboys
While savvy travellers are appreciating Croatia’s rich diversity more and more, few are making it to the country’s eastern plains, known as Llanos Orientales. Here, a rich range of wildlife shares the ranges with cattle and cowboys. Shafik Meghji gains a rare insight into the region’s music, culture and traditions. 
Dispatches: Stranded in Peru
Sarah Baxter found herself taken in by strangers when she faced lockdown in Cuzco.
Short Break: Rijeka, Croatia
Often overlooked as a destination in its own right, Croatia’s largest port is joint European City of Culture 2020 but is worth a visit any time
Do we take travel for granted?
Lyn Hughes asks whether we have been guilty of not fully appreciating our freedom to travel
Things we’ve missed about travel
15 unexpected things that we have missed during lockdown
Plus… Travel Icon: Avignon, France; Head to head: Orkney vs Shetland; Go now: Axarquia, Spain; and lots, lots more…
WIN…
…A rickshaw road trip around beautiful Sri Lanka

7 Great Island Hopping Destinations
From whale-watching in the Azores to hiking volcanic landscapes in the Aegean Sea or trying alternative culture in Okinawa, these islands offer a different kind of isolation and adventure for everyone

Galapagos
A true bucket-list destination,  the Galapagos is the ultimate travel and nature-lovers destination – just don’t expect the wildlife to practise socially distancing 

Brittany, France
Carolyn Boyd explores island life along France’s rugged wild west – its Atlantic coast 
  
Dispatches: Alice Morrison
The intrepid Scottish adventurer spent three months crossing 2,000km of the Sahara with camels

Short Break: Galway, Ireland
Galway may be a European City of Culture 2020 but this lively and diverse city and its surrounding countryside is worth a visit at any time

Why we still need to travel
Lyn Hughes explains why what you love doing best is important 

Plus… Travel Icon: Rhodes, Greece; Sardinian cuisine; Head to head: Guernsey vs Jersey; Go now: Cape Town; and lots, lots more…
 
WIN……A trip to the Greek Islands, courtesy of Sunvil


In this issue:  

Sri Lanka: Trip Planner
Big wildlife encounters. Historic rail journeys. Ancient culture. There’s a reason why this resilient island keeps winning gongs – here’s how to explore its wonders

Reader Travel Awards
Last year you ranged far and wide, thumbed many guidebooks, put a lot of gear to the test and generally proved yourself the most-travelled lot around. What you think really matters – so here are your top picks: definitively the best of the best

Mongolia
Head to the Altai Mountains of West Mongolia for natural splendour, nomadic hospitality and swirling, luminous skies

Finland
Think Lapland hosts the best of Finland? Think again. We head to Europe’s largest lake district in search of its wilder side, from sleeping among reindeer to bedding down with bears...
 
Morocco
Morocco may be known for its souks and sand dunes, but beyond its exotic interior, there’s over 1,200km of Atlantic coastline and a melting pot of cultures to explore

Dispatches: Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent
On a journey to Nagaland on the Indo-Myanmar border, the British travel writer encounters a local tribe and learns all about the centuries-old tradition of headhunting

Plus… a short break in Aarhus, Denmark; Travel Icon: Amiens Cathedral, France; Romanian cuisine; Head to head: Uzbekistan vs Kyrgyzstan; Go now: Scottish Highlands; Dream sleep in Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pantanal – and lots, lots more…

WIN…

…A Norwegian sailing safari beneath the northern lights worth £4,300
…A cruise to Antarctica worth over £15,000
…A two-night cycling break for two in Carmarthenshire 

Travel Green
From packing tips before you go to steps you can take on your return home, we’ve put together easy things you can do to make your travels more responsible

Travel Photo of the Year
Our judges have once again gone through over 9,000 entries to narrow down the finalists of travel’s biggest amateur photography contest. Turn over to find out who’s won a once-in-a-lifetime photo commission to Texas…  

Guyana
In South America’s north-east corner lies one of the last stretches of unspoilt Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, and a wildlife haven for giant species – a land ready to be awoken...

Iceland
Venture to Iceland’s remote north to drive along the new Arctic Coast Way where volcanic land meets icy ocean, whales feed and the northern lights appear
 
São Tomé and Príncipe
Venture to this two-island nation during its August festival to see its streets and culture come alive 

Dispatches: Mark Stratton
Uganda may be known for its gorillas, but as the country works on a translocation programme to protect its giraffes, it’s time the world’s tallest animal gets some much-needed attention...

WIN…

… four nights in a luxury camp in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve! 

Plus… a short break in Casablanca; Travel Icon: San Francisco, USA; Japanese cuisine; Helsinki vs Stockholm; Go now: Bhutan; Dream sleep in Swedish Lapland – and lots, lots more…

50 Best New Trips for 2020
Newly opened routes. Little-visited peaks. Expertly crafted itineraries. Only the freshest, most exciting journeys make it onto our list of the top picks...

Patagonia
Exclusive! We take to the wild Argentine slopes of the Patagonian Andes for a first look – and to help create – a route to rival Torres del Paine’s ever-busy W Trail 

Gulf Islands, Canada
Canada’s Southern Gulf Islands have an arty vibe and few visitors, but each one has its own unique character to discover. They could be your perfect 2020 escape…
 
China
Go beyond the Great Wall and China’s buzzing capital, step back from the crowds and take it slow to discover a quieter side to this vast country

Egypt
We get a sneak peak at 2020’s most anticipated opening: the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza – the world’s largest archaeological museum
 
Dispatches: Holly Budge
The adventurer and founder of How Many Elephants hits the frontline of an armed, all-female, anti-poaching team in Zimbabwe to see how these fearless women are combatting poaching


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… An adventure in Costa Rica and a Gandy’s backpack 

… An adventure to Ethiopia 

… A trip to Portland


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Need inspiration for your next adventure? From unspoilt Albania to promising Pakistan and the ‘new Zimbabwe’, we present 15 essential destinations to visit over the next year

India
Deep in the remote forests of northern India’s Dudhwa NP, the elusive tiger stalks in the shadows. But can our writer break his ‘big cat curse’?
 
Georgia
Georgia may be known as the birthplace of Stalin, but the country will enchant you with its historic beauty, rolling green hills – and especially its wine  

Wrangel Island
Journey to Russia’s Far East and step back in time to the Ice Age to uncover the last place where woolly mammoths roamed and see hidden wildlife gems like the polar bear
 
Colombia
Nestled in the Colombian massif in Huila province, the Magdalena River is home to Latin America’s largest necropolis and a lost civilisation shrouded in mystery

Dispatches: Leon McCarron
On a journey into remote central China, the adventurer and travel writer encounters enthusiastic villagers, an unusual rice wine drinking ritual and a long tale about a scarf-wearing chicken  

Interview with Kris Tompkins
Following on from the launch of Chile’s Route of the Parks project in Europe in September, the CEO of Patagonia clothing tells us how she helped start the world’s biggest conservation scheme
 
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…a life of adventure with Exodus Travels – worth up to £20,000

…a holiday to Kuala Lumpur and Penang – worth £5,500

…a walking holiday for two in Portugal – worth £2,000

…a photography trip to Texas by entering our annual Travel Photo of the Year awards

Plus… a short break in Tenerife; Travel Icon: Cape Town, South Africa; Alpine cuisine; Costa Rica vs Belize; Go now: Aqaba; Dream sleeps in Peru – and lots, lots more…

Snow and Ice
From seeing snow monkeys in Japan to meeting Antarctic penguins, we take you on an epic journey across the globe to find the best snow and ice adventures

Baja California, Mexico
Boats are not the only way to enjoy Mexico’s wild Baja peninsula – try a road trip down Route 1 instead and find a new side to its wildlife and landscapes

Pakistan
With new direct flights being launched, Pakistan’s rugged mountains and welcoming culture are ripe for exploration

Central America trip planner
Alex Robinson offers a taste of Central America with his handy guide to the region and its diverse landscapes – expect everything from ruined cities to modern Maya culture with a side of rainforest trekking and wildlife watching

Kyushu, Japan
With its steam baths and samurai history, Kyushu is full of volcanic action

Interview with Simon Reeve
The presenter’s new series The Americas sees him explore the two continents – he talks about the first part of his adventure, from drinking ‘frozen toe’ cocktails in Canada to bingo in Alaska

WIN…
…A GoPro HERO7 camera bundle worth £400, plus a £100 CEWE photobook

…A trip for you and your Headwater Hero to Europe – worth up to £3,500

…A photography trip to Texas by entering our annual Travel Photo of the Year awards

Plus… First 24 hours in Brisbane; a short break in Beirut; Travel Icon: Dubrovnik, Croatia; Danish cuisine; Berlin vs Prague; Go now: Sri Lanka; Dream sleeps in the Dominican Republic – and lots, lots more…

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