In this issue

In our cover story, we dive into one of the world’s most iconic cities and discover the vibrant neighbourhoods of San Francisco. From the heartland of hippy culture to the cradle of LGBTQ+ activism, we explore five of the city’s most dynamic districts with the locals who know them best. Elsewhere, we take in the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, spend a long weekend in the Scottish Highland, follow Japan’s historic Nakasendō Way; and reveal the winner and runners-up of our annual Travel Writing Competition. Other stories this issue include Helsinki, Uruguay, Seville, Cape Town, Vienna, Calgary and Wales.

INSIDE GUIDE - VIENNA

The Austrian capital is truly alive with the sound of music, from raucuous jazz clubs and three-day festivals to masterful violin makers

4 mins

STAY AT HOME - ELAN VALLEY

By day or by night, this dramatic swathe of rural Wales offers plenty of ways to embrace the great outdoors

2 mins

MEET THE ADVENTURER - MARIO RIGBY

The Canadian-Turks and Caicos Islander talks about his two-year walk across Africa and advocacy for a more diverse travel landscape

3 mins

SEVILLE

The Andalucian capital may have a collection of classic sights, but that’s only half the story. Its atmospheric barrios, home to fresh flavours and burgeoning art scenes, are breathing new life into the city.

8 mins

CAPE TOWN

A dramatic setting and vibrant arts scene might steal the show, but the South African city’s ever-growing choice of impressive hotels is reason enough to stay a little longer.

6 mins

San Francisco

A GUIDE TO THE CITY’S FIVE MOST VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOODS BY THE LOCALS WHO KNOW THEM BEST

10+ mins

ON THE WATERFRONT

THE PALM-FRINGED WATERWAYS OF KERALA TEEM WITH BIRDLIFE AND THE RHYTHMS OF RICE PRODUCTION. BUT BENEATH THE SURFACE, THE PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK AND THE TRANQUIL VEMBANAD LAKE ARE FINDING A BALANCE BETWEEN THE NEEDS OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE

10+ mins

Japan

One of Japan’s 17th-century highways, the Nakasendō wound through the heart of the country’s main island, Honshu, linking the spiritual centre of Kyoto with the political hub of Edo (known today as Tokyo). Today, only sections of its epic 332-mile route remain, offering up the hospitality and flavours of modern mountain life — and a tantalising glimpse into the inter-city travelling experience of centuries past

1 min

HELSINKI

With new cultural quarters, no-waste restaurants and a passion for design, Finland’s capital has transformed itself from overlooked city break destination into a Nordic success story.

9 mins

WHY AIRPORT TESTING MATTERS

THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY IS PINNING ITS HOPES ON AIRPORT TESTING TO LIMIT QUARANTINE AND BOOST ITS CHANCES OF STAGGERING ON THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS — BUT IS THIS THE MAGIC BULLET THAT WILL KEEP US TRAVELLING?

3 mins

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