In this issue

Although travel hasn’t been quite the same this past year, 2021 promises a wealth of inspiration. In our Best of the World list, we aim to fire up your sense of adventure with the 35 best destinations for post-lockdown travel, from South Africa to Scotland and Argentina. Elsewhere, we set sail for Indonesia’s eastern spice islands, explore pastoral life in the French Pyrenees and sample surf culture along Portugal’s Algarve coast. Other stories this issue include: Malta, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Mexico, York and the Isle of Wight.

HOW TO TRAVEL IN 2021

What sort of journeys will your family be setting off on next year? We look at the latest trends, from virtual tours to private cruises

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STAY AT HOME ISLE OF WIGHT

With vintage theme parks, beaches galore and idyllic countryside, there’s no better place to head to for a classic English break

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KIKI BOSCH

Without a wetsuit or any apparatus, Kiki Bosch free-dives in the world’s coldest waters — a healing therapy she turned to after a sexual assault

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BEST OF THE WORLD

The joy of travel comes from the unexpected. And while the pandemic was just that, bringing journeys to a standstill, it’s certainly not quieted our curiosity. With the new year comes the promise of a return to travel, and we’re eager to get going. The editors of the 16 editions of National Geographic Traveller around the world have lined up 35 of the very best places our planet has to offer for 2021 and beyond: superlative destinations that speak of resilient communities, smart sustainability efforts and unforgettable experiences for post-pandemic explorations. The world is full of wonders — even if they’re hard to reach right now — so take this time to plot and plan your next journey and lay the foundation for that much-dreamed-about big trip

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High on a hill

A WEEK IN THE CENTRAL PYRENEES, TUCKED AWAY IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRANCE’S OCCITANIA REGION, REVEALS A PASTORAL LIFE LITTLE CHANGED IN CENTURIES. HERE, AMONG MEDIEVAL MARKET TOWNS AND LUSH VALLEYS STALKED BY BEARS, THE PAST’S THREAD SNAKES ITS WAY THROUGH THE EVERYDAY PRESENT

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INTO THE EAST

SET SAIL ALONG THE EASTERN FRINGES OF INDONESIA’S VAST ARCHIPELAGO TO DISCOVER REMOTE ATOLLS HOME TO COMMUNITIES OF SEA NOMADS, THE WORLD’S LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF REEF SPECIES, AND THE BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES THAT HELPED SHAPE THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION

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Portugal

Europe’s most southwesterly point — the Cape St Vincent — witnessed the beginning of Portugal’s fabled Age of Discovery in the 15th century. Since then, this stretch of coastline, running north along the Atlantic, has drifted back to a peaceful, unhurried pace, where dramatic cliffs and sun-baked scrub form a backdrop to life on land and at sea

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DISCOVER THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF SMART TOURISM

The European Capital of Smart Tourism initiative champions EU tourism destinations striving for inclusivity, creativity, digitalisation and sustainability. Gothenburg and Málaga, the 2020 capitals, are leading the way

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ASK THE EXPERTS

NEED ADVICE FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP? ARE YOU AFTER RECOMMENDATIONS, TIPS AND GUIDANCE? THE TRAVEL GEEKS HAVE THE ANSWERS…

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THE PANDEMIC VS SAFARI CONSERVATION

WITH THE PANDEMIC CONTINUING TO OBSTRUCT THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY, SAFARI AND CONSERVATION TOURISM ARE BEING HIT HARD. HOW ARE AFRICA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES COPING?

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National Geographic Traveller (UK) Magazine Description:

National Geographic Traveller is a monthly travel magazine published by National Geographic Partners. It was first published in 1987 and is currently one of the most popular travel magazines in the world.

The magazine covers all aspects of travel, from destination guides to cultural features to photography. It also features interviews with travel writers and photographers, as well as recipes from around the world.

National Geographic Traveller is a popular read for many people who are interested in travel and exploration. It is known for its high-quality photography and informative content, and it has helped millions of people plan their dream vacations.

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* Recipes from around the world

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