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

Star struck • THE LAUNCH OF A NEW MICHELIN GUIDE TO THE CITY IS FURTHER PROOF OF ITS GLITTERING GOURMET CREDENTIALS

TUNE IN • Look back at a century of British broadcasting with this programme of exhibitions

Romania • BAKED GOODS, GRAINS AND CURD CHEESE ARE CENTRAL TO THE COUNTRY’S CULINARY CULTURE

CONNEMARA • This region on Ireland’s wild, western coast has long inspired artists and poets. Discover its dramatic scenery on an epic road trip

Marseille • BOUTIQUE BOLTHOLES PAY HOMAGE TO AN ANCIENT HISTORY AND THE SEA IN THIS SOUTHERN FRENCH CITY

WATER , WHEELS & WILDLIFE • History and adventure make Shrewsbury an ideal getaway with teens

SAN JOSE • DISCOVER MYSTERIOUS MANSIONS, SWEEPING VINEYARDS AND EXPERIENTIAL FINE DINING IN CALIFORNIA’S TECH CAPITAL

DUNGENESS • Known for its desolate, end-of-the-world beauty, this Kent headland harbours artist studios, birding trails and excellent seafood

PHILPPINES

The writer’s journey • TRAVEL HAS TAKEN SOME OF OUR GREATEST WRITERS TO UNEXPECTED PLACES, BOTH ON AND OFF THE PAGE. A NEW TITLE EXPLORES THE TRIPS WITH A REAL TALE TO TELL

WINTER HIKING • Head for the hills this season, whatever the weather, with our pick of the best winter walking gear

MOON BOOT

A LUXURY STAY FOR TWO IN TURKEY • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Susona Bodrum to offer a three-night stay on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

STATEN ISL AND • The lesser-known New York borough gets short shrift from both locals and visitors, but it provided Will Ashon with a revelation that led to his latest book

Sebastião Salgado • THE CELEBRATED BRAZILIAN PHOTOJOURNALIST HAS RETURNED HOME TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION IN VALE DO RIO DOCE

THE ULTIMATE CHRI STMAS MARKETS TO VISIT BY RAIL • Mulled wine, ice skating and festive chalets can only mean one thing: ’tis the season for Christmas markets across Europe, some easily reached by train. Words: Sarah Riches

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

HOW TO SAMPLE ZURICH’S PLANT-BASED FOOD SCENE • FOR FIRST-CLASS, MEAT-FREE DINING, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN SWITZERLAND’S BIGGEST CITY. WORDS: FLORENCE DERRICK

ZARAGOZA • Full of elaborate architecture and thrumming with vibrant tapas bars, the Aragónese capital is a rich, storied base for exploring the stirring landscapes of Spain’s wild north east. Words: Stephen Phelan

ARGYLL • Seafood abounds in this landscape of islands and islets, but it’s not the only bounty — from roadside cafes to high-end restaurants, local chefs and producers champion produce from across West Scotland

REYK JAVÍK • The Icelandic capital has long been a jumping-off point for the country’s superlative landscapes, but in recent years Reykjavík has upped its own game. Galleries and museums continue to pop up in the trendy Grandi neighbourhood, there’s an ever-evolving food scene celebrating local ingredients, and the nightlife is famously hedonistic. Despite a crop of new hotels, the city is still trying to catch up with the increased number of visitors, meaning prices in the summer can be sky-high. What is available, however, is of impeccable quality, whether it’s a sleek design...