National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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SNAPSHOT • WHAT’S NEW • FOOD • ON THE TRAIL • WHERE TO STAY • FAMILY • INSIDE GUIDE • STAY AT HOME • BOOKS

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SAN FRANCISCO Art & soul • A HAVEN FOR LOVERS OF THE ARTS, SAN FRANCISCO IS CELEBRATING A STRING OF OPENINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES WITH A CALENDAR OF EVENTS

RAIL TRAVEL OPERATION RESTORATION • Britain’s closed railways are being brought back to life, with heritage routes and old branch lines reconnecting rural corners of the country

A TASTE OF Nigeria • FRESH FRUIT, SPICY SOUPS AND YAMS IN MANY GUISES ALL PLAY A PART IN NIGERIAN FOOD CULTURE

ON THE TRAIL DORDOGNE • Explore this swathe of southwest France on a road trip, discovering market towns, stunning gardens and seasonal produce

WHERE TO STAY Dubrovnik • SEA VIEWS AND ELEGANT DECOR TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC’S HOTEL SCENE

FA MILY FREE MUSEUMS • We’ve picked six of the best free museums for some inspiring adventures here at home

INSIDE GUIDE KAUNAS • THE LITHUANIAN CITY IS A FEAST OF CREATIVITY AND DESIGN, WITH MODERN RESTAURANTS, QUIRKY MUSEUMS AND DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURE

STAY AT HOME LOCH LOMOND • Discover mountain scenery, watersports and thriving wildlife in the pristine Scottish national park

BOOKS Go with the flow • COOL OFF AFTER THE SCORCHING SUMMER WITH BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE THE WATERY WORLD OF OUR RIVERS, SEAS AND LAKES

KIT LIST CITY BREAK • Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a week-long trip, we round up the essentials for your next urban adventure

WIN A LAKESIDE ESCAPE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with The Lakes By Yoo to offer a luxurious two-night getaway in a waterfront apartment

NOTES FROM AN AUTHOR ECUADOR • David George Haskell explores the sounds of the South American rainforest, a glorious tumult that reveals the hidden rhythms of life

MEET THE ADVENTURER Tim Peake • IN 2015, THE ARMY MAJOR BECAME THE FIRST BRITISH ASTRONAUT TO VISIT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, CLOCKING UP 186 DAYS IN ORBIT

WHAT’S ONLINE HOW TO EXPLORE THE UK’S ANCIENT RAINFORESTS • Pockets of temperate rainforest — also known as Celtic rainforest — can be found in the country’s west, from Cumbria to Cornwall. Words: Dorothy Herson

HOW CHEF DABIZ MUÑOZ SHOOK UP DINING IN MADRID • EXPERIMENTAL CHEF DABIZ MUÑOZ DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD — JUST DON’T CALL HIS FOOD ‘FUSION’. WORDS: TINA NIELSEN

WEEKENDER TENERIFE • Dominated by volcanic scenery, Tenerife’s wild northern coast — with its caves, craters and historic villages — offers a bracing alternative to the sun-drenched beaches of the south.

EAT TRONDHEIM • From its pristine fjords to fertile forests, the Norwegian city draws heavily on the landscape when it comes to its culinary offerings, with a new generation of chefs and producers championing the area’s rich, natural bounty

SLEEP TORONTO • Canada’s largest city has long had plenty to thrill visitors: worldclass museums, international restaurants and golden beaches. Its accommodation, by contrast, hasn’t always managed to keep up — but things are changing. As Toronto establishes itself as a film and tech hub, new hotels are moving in at pace and old ones are upping their game. Hotels typically reflect their locale, from the historic Annex neighbourhood to the lively Entertainment District...