National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Each issue is packed with authentic travel experiences and vivid photography, plus insights and tips to inspire would-be explorers to travel widely, ethically and safely. We are passionate about experiencing the world, championing sustainable travel and celebrating journeys from a local or cultural perspective.

CONTRIBUTORS

National Geographic Traveller

Editor’s letter

SNAPSHOT

BIG PICTURE

Trainspotting • REVAMPED ROUTES, ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES AND AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS — GET SIDETRACKED BY THE LATEST FROM THE WORLD OF RAIL TRAVEL

CAPITAL GAINS • Across London, historical landmarks are being transformed into hotels that shine a spotlight on the city’s heritage

Frontier vines • A NEW TRAIL SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON SOME OF EUROPE’S MOST NORTHERLY WINEMAKERS

A TASTE OF PAKISTAN • Myriad flavours are born out of the country’s varied geography and pan-Asian influences

Windermere by boat • DISCOVER THE CENTREPIECE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AT THE HELM OF A NEWLY RESTORED MOTOR YACHT FROM THE 1920S

CHANIA • Venetian fortresses, Ottoman mosques and historic family bakeries combine in this ancient city on Crete’s northwestern coast

A different beat • FORGET ANY PRECONCEIVED IDEAS OF IBIZA — THIS BALEARIC ISLAND HAS A BEAUTIFULLY SERENE AND RUSTIC SIDE THAT’S PERFECT FOR KIDS OF ANY AGE

PORTMEIRION • ITALIANATE ARCHITECTURE, EXOTIC WOODLANDS AND A GORGEOUS ESTUARY SETTING COMBINE TO MAKE THIS ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING VILLAGES IN WALES

On your doorstep • UNCOVER SOME OF THE UK’S MOST INTERESTING AND OVERLOOKED CORNERS WITH THESE NICHE GUIDES

LONG-HAUL TRAVEL • These handy travel companions are designed to make journeys to far-away destinations relaxing and stress-free

Adam Weymouth • IN SLOVENIA’S KARST MOUNTAINS, A YOUNG WOLF BEGINS A 1,000-MILE ALPINE JOURNEY THAT REVITALISES HIS SPECIES AND THE AUTHOR WHO FOLLOWS HIM

A SEVEN-NIGHT STAY IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE • The winner and guests will enjoy an escape to a villa in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, courtesy of Summer France

Teara Fraser • THE FIRST INDIGENOUS WOMAN IN CANADA TO LAUNCH AN AIRLINE TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTING REMOTE COMMUNITIES

WHERE TO EAT IN ROME LIKE A LOCAL • Take a deep dive into the city’s dining scene. From neighbourhood trattorias to no-frills restaurants, these are the spots locals return to time and time again. Words: Berkok Yüksel

TOP STORIES • Here’s what you’ve been enjoying on the website this month

JAPAN’S ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN JOURNEY • THE TATEYAMA KUROBE ROUTE IS A LESS-CROWDED ALTERNATIVE TO THE HAKONE LOOP AROUND MOUNT FUJI. WORDS: ADRIAN BRIDGE

EAST NEUK • The artsy villages and gilded bays of this part of Fife make for one of Scotland’s finest walking adventures. Words: Sarah Gillespie

BURGUNDY • Enjoy the spice of life in this bucolic French region, famed for its flavoursome mustards, complex wines and rich, slow-cooked chicken and beef dishes

BUDAPEST • Budapest is a city of two acts. The Danube River splits the stage, with lively Pest buzzing on the east and leafy, laid-back Buda reclining gracefully on the west. Most of the action unfolds in Pest, home to the artsy Palace District and some seriously stylish bars. Across the river, cobbled lanes lead from stately Buda Castle to thermal baths and traditional restaurants. Characterful hotels crop up on both sides, from luxury digs in former palaces to guesthouses in revamped artist studios. And stays remain refreshingly affordable, especially when compared to cities like Paris, to which Budapest is often likened for its grand architecture and cafe culture.

ITALIAN JOURNEYS • SLOW TRIPS THROUGH ITALY ARE AS VARIED AS ITS LANDSCAPES — AND ALLOW YOU TO IMMERSE...