National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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Felipe and Laura Chandía, Argentinean Patagonia • WHAT’S NEW • FOOD • ON THE TRAIL • WHERE TO STAY • FAMILY • INSIDE GUIDE • STAY AT HOME • BOOKS

BIG PICTURE

Steaming ahead • MARK THE GLOBE-TROTTING TRAIN’S CENTENARY BY LEARNING ABOUT ITS RECORD-BREAKING FEATS

BIRTHDAY BASH • The Lithuanian capital is marking its 700th anniversary with a year-long roster of events and festivals

A TASTE OF Tel Aviv • THE CITY’S FOOD SCENE DRAWS ON CULTURES FROM THE BALKANS TO YEMEN

LILLE • In a country where wine is generally king, Lille is France’s beer capital. Follow our walking tour to get a taste of the city

WHERE TO STAY Porto • PORTUGAL’S SECOND CITY IS RIDING A WAVE AND ITS HOTEL SCENE IS EQUAL TO THE TASK, WITH WINE-THEMED HAUNTS UP TO PALATIAL PADS

SLOWING DOWN • From ferry adventures to new sleeper trains, there’s a growing number of no-fly travel options for families this year

GOTHENBURG • AS THE CITY MARKS ITS 400TH BIRTHDAY IN 2023, EXPLORE ITS NEW DISTRICT, LESSER-KNOWN RESTAURANTS AND PICTURESQUE ARCHIPELAGO

FOREST OF BOWLAND • From a literary trail to restaurants serving the best local produce, it all comes back to nature in this rural corner of Lancashire

Beyond the written word • THE LATEST CROP OF TITLES HAVE INSPIRED SPIN-OFF TV PROGRAMMES, A PODCAST AND EVEN WILDERNESS TOURS. WORDS: SARAH BARRELL

RAINFOREST HIKING • It’s sure to be hot and sticky — the trick is finding kit that will keep you as comfortable as possible while also accounting for heavy rain and biting insects

WIN A SEVEN-NIGHT BOATING ADVENTURE IN FRANCE • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Le Boat to offer a seven-night, self-drive boating holiday in France

KOYASAN • After half a century of travel writing, Pico Iyer reflects on the power of Koyasan, the temple-filled town at the spiritual heart of his adopted home, Japan

Jasmine Harrison • IN OCTOBER 2022, THE 23-YEAR-OLD YORKSHIRE ROWER BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN TO SWIM THE 900 MILES FROM LAND’S END TO JOHN O’GROATS

ON LOCATION WITH THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN • Lavished with awards, the director Martin McDonagh’s latest creation has introduced a new generation of filmgoers to the rugged beauty of coastal Ireland.

TOP STORIES

BEYOND NEW YORK: EXPLORE THESE EAST COAST CITIES • THESE CITIES PROVE THERE’S MUCH MORE TO THE US’S EAST COAST THAN JUST NEW YORK. WORDS: STEPHANIE CAVAGNARO

MATERA • This ancient, rock-hewn city offers an enticing Italian getaway with its frescoed churches, Michelin stars and underground art. Words: Doug Loynes

HEREFORDSHIRE • Hidden in plain sight, this little-known West Midlands county is quietly cultivating one of the UK’s best food scenes, championing local farm produce, passionate chefs and low-food-mile gastropubs

BERLIN • Bohemian, affordable and tolerant — no wonder Berlin’s often hailed as Europe’s coolest city. Today’s dividing lines are drawn by each district’s distinct vibe, be it edgy Prenzlauer Berg, artsy Charlottenburg, alternative Kreuzberg or fashionable Mitte. These are again subdivided into kieze (neighbourhoods), each with individual character and flair. The result? An incredibly diverse cityscape with surprises around every corner. So, whether you’re drawn by its historic monuments, cutting-edge nightlife or a summertime swim in one of the thousands of lakes that surround the city, these are Berlin’s very...