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August / September 2023

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How to Travel Solo
Take charge of your solo adventures with these tips and tricks from seasoned travel writers used to looking after themselves

California Trip Planner
Plan your perfect escape around the Golden State’s cultured cities, winelands and wild fringes

First-Time Antarctica
As more travellers than ever glimpse the White Continent for the first time, what can they expect to see?

Laos by Rail
High-speed rail comes to Laos, but how will life change in the laid-back land of slow travel?

King Arthur’s Cornwall & Brittany
Explore tales of Arthurian legend on both sides of the English Channel

Menorca
How the island's Bronze Age sites and traditional crafts offer a glimpse of a world far beyond its beaches

Gabon
The vast jungles of this Central African nation hide a lost Eden filled with lowland gorillas and forest elephants

PLUS
Interview: Bettany Hughes on India’s treasures
Urban Spotlight: Austin & San Antonio, Texas
WanderSleeps: Hawaii
Museum Cities: Tokyo
World Heritage: Vineyards of Lavaux
British Break: Essex coast
European Break: Saxony, Germany
World Food: Malta

Bettany Hughes

The TV historian talks to Lyn Hughes about coming to terms with her grief while filming a new series on India

5 mins

Latin journeys

Rare encounters, vibrant cultures and curious histories abound on these hand-picked tours of Latin America

5 mins

Giving back

Karen Edwards looks at the most powerful ways you can support places and communities as you travel, so you can give back more effectively

4 mins

Hawaiian havens

Say 'aloha' to Hawaii Island's most storied stays, where historic royal towns, ancient ruins and a landscape carved by raw volcanic power offer a backdrop every bit as enticing as the accommodation

7 mins

Life in the fast lane

Now that a new high-speed train is opening up corners of Laos once served only by buses, how will life change in the laid-back nation where slow travel has always been the norm?

8 mins

Into the forest of eden

Not for nothing is Gabon dubbed 'The Last Eden'. Its dense forests are a bastion for some of Africa's rarest species - you just need patience to see them

10+ mins

First-time Antarctica

With visitor numbers rising on the White Continent, many people are now experiencing it for the first time. We sent our own Antarctic novice to see what they can expect

10+ mins

CALIFORNIA

Plan your perfect escape around the Golden State's cultured cities, celebrated winelands and wild fringes with our trip planner

9 mins

KING ARTHURS

The story of King Arthur has roots on both sides of the English Channel, where parts of Cornwall and Brittany blur the lines of myth and history as you walk among legends

7 mins

How to TRAVEL SOLO

From leaving your partner behind to mastering dining by yourself, discover the secrets to solo-travel success

8 mins

Written in stone

Menorca's archaeological sites, ancient crafts and historic coastal trail offer a little-seen glimpse of early life on an island that has horizons far beyond its beautiful sea views

7 mins

Lavaux, Switzerland

The Swiss know that nothing accompanies views of far-off peaks better than a glass of wine from the UNESCO-listed Lavaux area, where vertical vineyards clamber the slopes above Lac Léman, writes Caroline Bishop

4 mins

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Wanderlust is the world’s leading magazine for independent-minded, adventurous travellers interested in local cultures, wildlife and activities. Established in 1993, the magazine combines first-hand stories by acclaimed travel writers with beautiful photography and in-depth advice, so you can plan your own authentic adventures.