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.

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SMART TRAVELLER • What’s new //Food //On the trail //Rooms //Family //Inside guide //Stay at home //The word

Villanueva, Colombia

NATIONAL TREASURE • From a blockbuster exhibition on Stonehenge to a reclaimed ‘lost’ village, our ancestors’ fascinating past is in the spotlight this year

PETAL POWER • The world’s ultimate flower festival gets underway this season, celebrating sustainable garden design and innovative horticulture

A TASTE OF BALI • Smoke, spice and solitude are all vital ingredients on this Indonesian island

ON THE TRAIL DUBLIN • Discover the city that’s inspired many literary classics on a tour of the Irish capital.

WHERE TO STAY ROME • The Eternal City is embracing a new era of la dolce vita with a string of exciting openings

FAMILY DOWN TO THE WOODS • To mark Earth Day on 22 April, consider a trip that celebrates all the natural beauty and diversity of the world’s forests

INSIDE GUIDE SAN ANTONIO • The historic Texan city offers the best of the Lone Star State, from a rich Latin heritage to mouth-watering Tex-Mex cuisine

Ceasar Zepeda’s top three places to eat • Texas-born Ceasar Zepeda is the owner of Sangria on the Burg and a leading light of San Antonio’s culinary scene

LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS • Rolling hills, walking trails and literary heritage define this peaceful corner of the East Midlands

RIGHT TO ROAM • Nick Hayes returns with a new book — a practical proposal for extending our right to explore nature, despite private land ownership

ROCK CLIMBING • Whether you’re into bouldering or belaying, we round up the best gear out there, keeping sustainability in mind. Words: Tamsin Wressell

A LUXURY THREE-NIGHT BREAK FOR TWO IN LONDON • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with The Mayfair Townhouse and Iconic Luxury Hotels to offer a stylish stay for two in the capital

HAITI • A trip to the troubled Caribbean nation proves to be a revelatory experience — a thought-provoking, enlightening journey in the face of nameless fear

BENEDICT ALLEN • In his new book, the British explorer celebrates the hospitality, survival skills and environmental knowledge of Indigenous communities around the world

PARADES & PYROTECHNICS IN PORTUGAL’S PAGAN MOUNTAIN CARNIVAL • Hidden away in rural northern Portugal, the quiet town of Podence explodes into a riot of pageantry, feasting and bonfires for the ancient Entrudo Chocalheiro.

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

EIGHT POWERFUL WAYS TO SUPPORT WOMEN ON YOUR TRAVELS • From running culinary tours in Mexico City to setting up an anti-poaching unit in South Africa, women around the world are overcoming challenges to innovate and lead. Here’s how to champion their work. Words: Tamsin Wressell

MENORCA • Quiet coastal hiking trails, rich gastronomy and an intriguing history —this stunning Balearic isle offers plenty beyond its dazzling beaches. Words: Connor McGovern

Beautiful beaches

Historic marvels

VANCOUVER • The Canadian city has long been home to a thriving Chinese community, its presence most apparent in the food scene, where the traditional and modern come together with a dash of West Coast cool. Words: Connor...