In this issue

In our cover story this issue, we focus on Namibia: Africa’s new capital of adventure. The country’s offering to travellers is developing apace: be it safari, sandboarding or camping under the stars, with new lodges and camps blossoming in remote regions. Elsewhere, we explore dramatic landscapes and age-old legends on the Isle of Skye, take a ride on Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer train, delve into boho bars and design festivals in Bangkok, discover the great outdoors in Bansko, and taste the cuisine of Alsace. Meanwhile, urban stories this issue include Granada, East London and Cologne.

BANSKO

The Bulgarian resort is known for its winter sports, but its lively taverns, local crafts and outdoor adventures make for a memorable escape year-round.

8 mins

ALSACE

Tucked up against the German border, France’s once-contested region has been shaped by centuries of upheaval. Today, chefs and winemakers alike are celebrating a legacy of culinary diversity.

7 mins

Namibia Sand, Stars & Safari

One of the most sparsely populated countries on Earth, Namibia is a byword for vast landscapes shaped by fierce elemental forces. From the blustery, shipwreck-strewn Skeleton Coast and wildlife utopia of Etosha in the north, through the central region — home to extreme sports hub Swakopmund and the capital, Windhoek — to the ochre dunes of Sossusvlei and the mighty Fish River Canyon in the south, this is Africa at its most wild and raw. The country’s offering to travellers is developing apace: be it safari, sandboarding or camping under the stars, adventure beckons, with new lodges and camps blossoming in remote regions. And the nation’s fascinating indigenous history and bush lore are being preserved and protected in captivating new Living Museums

10+ mins

OF MIST & MYTH

Warrior queens, loch monsters, fairies and feuding clans — legends abound on the Hebridean island of Skye. For centuries, colourful tales have shaped the lives of those who call Scotland’s ‘Misty Isle’ home, and are still deeply intertwined with its soul-stirring landscapes

10+ mins

RIDING THE RAILS IN THE ROCKIES

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, its dapper carriages climbing leisurely from multicultural Vancouver to the peak-ringed resort of Banff. The two-day route, following historic and hard-won train tracks, reveals supersized summits, pioneering settlements and forested valleys stalked by grizzly bears

10+ mins

RETURN TO THE SEAS

In this new world of sanitation and testing, cruise companies are reinventing the onboard experience and offering new opportunities. From wildlife excursions to cultural odysseys and polar visits, we bring you some of the best cruise experiences for 2021 and beyond

10+ mins

BANGKOK

With its boho bars, blossoming crop of art and design festivals, and a burgeoning Creative District, the Thai capital is becoming a Southeast Asian hotspot for lovers of art.

10+ mins

GRANADA

The grand, medieval Alhambra palace sets the tone in a historic city awash with traditions. But while one foot is in the past, the other is tapping out a modern beat: scratch the surface to discover hidden trails, markets and a youthful music scene.

9 mins

Can You Pandemic-Proof Insurance?

Planning your post-lockdown escape? Travel insurance companies now offer policies for those determined to keep travelling during the pandemic.

3 mins

After The Fires: Revisiting Australia's Sapphire Coast

Australia’s devastating bushfires raged for months from mid-2019, scorching vast swathes of land and killing or displacing billons of animals. Faced with no water, electricity or internet, communities turned to each other for help rebuilding their lives. A year on, the situation is dramatically improved.

10 mins

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