Wanderlust Travel Magazine - June/July 2022 - Issue 221

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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

5 crafts to buy and try in Azerbaijan

Once a key stop on the Silk Road, this Central Asian nation has been producing exquisite crafts made from silk, wool and copper for centuries

2 mins

In the footsteps of the FAIRYTALE KING

A road-trip through southern Germany offers visitors an outrageous confection of myth-chasing palaces created by Bavaria's most mysterious monarch

10+ mins

Land of FIRE & SERPENTS

From Mexico to El Salvador, the people, traditions and cultures of the Mayan world still survive today, long after its cities turned to ruins. Plot your own Mayan adventure with our trip planner

10+ mins

In search of the ETERNAL PEARL

The history of Bahrain dates back to the Bronze Age, but one thing ties together every civilisation that has ever lived there: pearls. We explore a nation that is shining a light on the present by rediscovering its pearling past

10+ mins

Secret SAFARIS

Don't want to jostle for your spot around the waterhole? Head to these under-the-radar wild places for incredible wildlife encounters without the (human) crowds

10+ mins

DEEP SOUTH THE WRITE WAY

Take a literature-themed road trip in the wake of Fitzgerald, Faulkner and Harper Lee to uncover the rich stories, enduring issues and irrepressible spirit of the southern states

10+ mins

The Philippines

Despite centuries of colonisation and conflict, the original inhabitants of this South East Asian archipelago have maintained their vibrant, varied cultures, says Sarah Riches

4 mins

Defying the odds

Surrounded by Nigeria's urban chaos, Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a rare survivor where pilgrims can still pray to the old gods of Yorubaland, writes Sean Connolly

3 mins

Herefordshire villages

It can often feel like time has stood still among the timber-framed villages scattering Herefordshire. But that's the joy of it, writes Clare Gogerty, as she road-trips the historic countryside

4 mins

Riviera di Ponente, Italy

There's more than one riviera on Italy's Ligurian coast. West of Genoa, the Riviera di Ponente blends beaches, mountains and fine food to mouthwatering effect, writes Rosie Whitehouse

7 mins

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Wanderlust is the world’s leading magazine for independent-minded, adventurous travellers interested in local cultures, wildlife and activities. Established in 1993, the magazine combines first-hand stories by acclaimed travel writers with beautiful photography and in-depth advice, so you can plan your own authentic adventures.