In this issue

In this issue
Brave New World – how we’re travelling now!
The world has changed and the ways we travel have adapted. Here are some of the best ways to see the planet in the time of Covid.

Japan – Trip Planner
Interest in Japan has never been stronger, and so we give ideas for five itineraries that dig deep into the country’s traditions, culture and scenery.
Japan – the old normal
Why the world’s new normal is Japan’s old traditions

Canal boating in the UK

Wanderlust’s editor takes to the UK’s waterways by narrowboat for the very first time, plus the Top 10 Canal Boating Adventures for beginners.

Gozo, Malta

We take a turn around the coast, coves and castles of Malta’s rural but fascinating little sister

Amsterdam: Go Now!

An enticing destination at any time of year, Amsterdam now has a new direct Eurostar return service, making it easier than ever to head there for a break.

British Break: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Graeme Green takes a short break amidst the unspoilt beauty, outdoor activities and charming market towns of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Dispatches: On the road to Palmyra
During lockdown our correspondent discovered a 1920s account of her father-in-law’s trip across the Syrian desert.

Head to head: Cyprus vs Crete
Two islands rich in history, nature, mountains and wine - which one would you choose?

Plus… Travel Icon: Galle Fort, Sri Lanka; Reader Tips: Turkey; Writing Competition winners, and lots, lots more…

TRIP PLANNER - JAPAN

There’s a reason Japan’s a constant on readers’ wish lists. Here are five itineraries to dig deep into the country’s imagination-firing traditions, culture and scenery...

10+ mins

A clean break

Japanese culture meant it was a spotless nation long before COVID-19 came along. Here are seven ways it’s fighting the virus – without even trying...

2 mins

Tales from the Riverbank

Like many this year, the editor-in-chief hit the UK’s waterways in a narrowboat for a taste of travel at a different pace – how did the novice navigator get on?

7 mins

Travel In A Brave New World

The world has changed, but travel won’t stop. Here’s how both tour operators and travellers alike are solving the problem of seeing the planet in the time of COVID-19

10 mins

On Gozo time

We take a turn around the coast, coves and castles of Malta’s rural little sister to discover it runs at its own pace

10+ mins

YOUR TIPS ON...TURKEY

Your top tips this issue, including must-see places to visit, where to feast on local cuisine, activities to experience and how best to get around, are sure to make travelling in Turkey a delight

3 mins

JUST BACK FROM… Italy

Reader Nandini Chakraborty tested the post-lockdown travel waters with an Italian adventure to Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome and Pisa

2 mins

BRITISH BREAK IN... BRECON BEACONS NP, WALES

The Brecon Beacons National Park is the perfect location for those seeking a mix of unspoilt beauty, outdoor activities and charming market towns, says Graeme Green

5 mins

Lessons from the road with Dr Eireann Marshall

A historian and lecturer, Dr Eireann Marshall has spent 20 years guiding in Europe and Africa for Andante Travels. Here, 2019’s Top History & Culture Guide explains how she does it…

2 mins

Wadi Rum, Jordan

Watching a caravan of camels plod across the valley, it’s surprising how little Wadi Rum has changed since the Nabataeans ruled the land over 2,000 years ago.

1 min

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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.