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Win! A Trip To Namibia And A Nikon Camera

Experience epic dunes, wildlife and cultures, and capture them perfectly with Nikon, Imagine Africa and South African Airways

Instant Expert Brazil

Brazil marks 195 years of independence the way it knows best:countrywide carnivals.

Counting The Cost

Immunisations can now be a significant part of the cost of any trip, so it pays to know the risks you face and whether they’re worth the fees.

Sometimes They Blow Trumpets

Rainbow tours' Senior Africa travel expert, Derek Schuurman, shares his recent experience of a Hamar Bull jumping ceremony in South Ethiopia.

Earth, Salt And Sky

Devil’s deserts, floating volcanoes, a town at end of the world... North-west Argentina is the spectacular and surreal land you never knew existed, where you have to respect the creativity of Mother Earth.

Okinawa

See another side of JapanLap up beaches, jungle, wildlife and cultures on a trip to the Okinawa Islands – discover Japan’s tropical face

Planning Your First Rail Adventure

Hopping on your first rail adventure can be thrilling, with epic landscapes viewed from your cabin and the ability to pit stop in captivating places along the way. That’s the simple part, but how do you go about planning it all? And can you save money by looking in the right places? Read on…

From The Road

Letters, tips, photos & exploits from you, our endlessly adventurous readers

Hidden North Korea

Volcanic peaks and secret beaches? As more of guarded North Korea’s rural reaches open up, we grab our chance to glimpse its ‘unofficial’ wilds

9 Amazing Swims With Wildlife

It’s not just manatees – there’s a whole world of marine life you can swim with. So strap on a snorkel or a scuba tank and dive into our top watery encounters…

Into The Mouth Of The Crocodile

Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River winds through unchanged villages, with new trips opening up this country within a country.

Wild Arabia

Known as one of the most authentic countries on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman has an even wilder side still – head south to Salalah for wonderful wadis, beautiful birds and baobab forests…

Win An Autumn Trip To Finnish Lapland

Discover why autumn is the northern lights’ best-kept secret by going on an Arctic adventure with tour operator The Aurora Zone.

Namibia's Last Wilderness

The rugged north-west of Namibia brings travellers face to face with desert-adapted wildlife and a remote region little changed (or visited) in centuries.

Travel Icon: Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy

Pisa’s wonky wonder had head-scratching architects captivated for centuries, but nearly 850 years since it was first built, it still casts travellers under its spell.

Win! A Short Break to Brittany

See wild lands, Breton culture and a bewitching icon with Brittany Tourism.

How To Try Paddleboarding

Whether it’s lazily floating along the Thames or exploring the smooth waters of Lake Bled in Slovenia and the world beyond, the notion of incorporating a stand-up paddleboard trip into a journey is definitely a romantic one.

Single-Minded Escapes

You’ve made up your mind, downloaded your apps and packed your positive attitude. Now, where to go?

Palermo, Italy

Sicily is a scenic joy, from its volcanoes to this year’s Italian Capital of Culture, Palermo, whose food and history offer a fine initiation.

Windhoek, Namibia

Newcomers to the African continent will find a perfect entry point in Windhoek, where rich culture and natural beauty are always at hand.

The Other Side Of The Algarve

Most travellers dismiss Portugal’s Algarve as a whirlwind of booze and beaches, but its quiet east is a land of wild walks, lagoons and historic villages waiting to be explored…

Alex Robinson All the tea in China

Learning the intricacies of a Chinese tea ceremony is hard – centuries of tradition go into making the teapot alone. But it’ll give you whole new outlook on the humble cuppa, as our writer discovered…

Seven Of The Best Sleeper Train Experiences

From palaces on wheels to the latest ‘cruise trains’, it’s easy to hit the rails in style and watch the world go by your cabin window. We keep you on track with our pick of the top sleepers.

Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia

Awe-inspiring surroundings, modern comforts and Mongolian hospitality all meld seamlessly at the Gobi Desert’s sole luxury eco-lodge.

Alastair Humphreys

Having busked through Spain with a violin he can barely play for his latest book, the icroadventure pioneer talks about the fear factor and balancing his family life and his travels.

25 Best European Rail Journeys

See Europe how it was meant to be seen. From mountain climbs to luxury sleepers, we pick the greatest train adventures to get you under the skin of the continent…

Travel With The Experts

And by experts, we mean us. Visit some of our favourite destinations via a selection of exclusive trips curated by Wanderlust in partnership with leading tour operators.

On The Tail Of The Whale

Canada’s Bay of Fundy is the best place in the world to glimpse the endangered North Atlantic right whale. We set sail, hot on its trail…

Steppe In Time

As The World Moves On, Kyrgyzstan’s Nomadic Culture Appears Under Threat. But In Central Asia’s Magnificent Mountains The Old Traditions Still Find A Way To Survive…

Talking Walking With ... Kate Humble

The TV presenter and nature lover reveals the story behind her new book on walking, and how travelling on foot helps her feel more connected with people and places