National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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Thandi Masuku, Hluhluwe, South Africa

Central Norway

RISING STARS • Thanks to a new Michelin guide, epicurean eyes are on the Russian capital’s thrilling restaurant scene

PICK OF THE PLATES

LET THERE BE LIGHT • Are you seeking a way to light up those dark midwinter days? Look no further than these illuminating events across the UK

A TASTE OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY • Chef and restaurateur José Pizarro shares his love for the Spanish region’s vibrant cuisine

MUST-TRY RESTAURANTS

BOLOGNA • Bologna’s iconic porticoes have made it onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List, but they’re not the only architectural treasures in a city steeped in history

GALWAY • The Irish city cuts a colourful figure when it comes to the range of hotels on offer

DROP IN THE OCEAN • Keen to make a splash on your next family break? Head to Gwithian Towans and see how swell the Cornish surf can be any time of year

Kehindê Boa Morte’s favourite music spots

SALVADOR • Explore the Brazilian city and discover vibrant flavours, martial arts and an African heritage that lives on in rituals and rhythms

CHRISTMAS SALE • SIX-MONTH GIFT SUBSCRIPTION FOR JUST £ 20

ARUNDEL • Explore historic streets and wild corners in the West Sussex town, all in the shadow of its spectacular castle

PICTURE THIS • Illustrated guides, glossy photography tomes and an immaculately recreated Shackleton log — feast your eyes on books worth gifting this festive season

ARCTIC ADVENTURES • Suit up with specialist gear and accessories before heading into the harshest conditions.

A FIVE-NIGHT ESCAPE FOR TWO IN THE ALGARVE • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Quinta do Lago in Portugal to offer one winner and a guest an unforgettable five-night stay, plus activities

BALKANS • A trip through the Western Balkans, home to Europe’s largest indigenous Muslim population, shows how marginalised cultures can coexist

LUCY SHEPHERD • The 29-year-old adventurer is tackling her biggest expedition to date: crossing Guyana’s Kanuku Mountains, deep in the Amazon Rainforest

REVIVING THE ART OF CONVERSATION IN VIENNA • When the Austrian capital’s famous coffeehouses reopened post-lockdown, one resident decided to reignite an age-old tradition of connecting with strangers.

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

HOW CAN I JOIN IN CORAL RESTORATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD? • From the Florida Keys to Fiji, there are plenty of ways to help make a positive impact on the planet’s delicate, endangered coral reefs. Here are six projects to get involved with on your travels.

MADEIRA • Against a backdrop of volcanic peaks, waterfalls and lagoons, new hotels and a raft of wild adventure tours are giving new edge to the lush Portuguese isle.

DAY ONE OFF-ROADING & EXOTIC FLORA

New hotels

DAY TWO BOAT TOURS & BAR HOPPING

FIVE TO TRY ADVENTURE SPORTS • Over the past decade, Madeira has seen a rapid growth in new adventure outfits offering wider — and wilder — range of tours. From abseiling down waterfalls to world-class trail running, take your trip up a notch with some out-there activities

TASMANIA • Southern Tasmania’s Huon Valley is blessed with fertile soil, a temperate climate and some of the world’s cleanest air —...