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GHOST FLIGHTS: ARE EMPTY PLANES HAUNTING OUR SKIES?
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GHOST FLIGHTS: ARE EMPTY PLANES HAUNTING OUR SKIES?

AS THE INDUSTRY PLEDGES NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2050, NEWS OF ‘GHOST FLIGHTS’ HITS THE HEADLINES. HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MARY CELESTES OF THE SKIES.

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May 2022
TRAVEL TALK - ASK THE EXPERTS
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TRAVEL TALK - 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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5 mins  |
May 2022
GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURES
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GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURES

The UK’s 15 national parks take in some of the most superlative landscapes our isles have to offer — from our highest peaks and deepest lochs to our most biodiverse countryside and treasured historical sites. But far from being just beautiful places to admire, they’re adventure playgrounds and living classrooms, green spaces that bring joy, health and wellness to people nationwide. With the first parks celebrating their 70th anniversary in 2021, these tranquil spaces and historical sites have grown and evolved over the decades to offer hands-on action and adventure amid spectacular backdrops. We explore the best places to get involved, give back and go wild

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
DRUMBEATS & HEARTSTRINGS
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DRUMBEATS & HEARTSTRINGS

DAKAR THRUMS TO THE NIGHTLY RHYTHMS OF MUSICIANS — A GALAXY OF POLITICALLY ENGAGED PERFORMERS DRAWING ON SENEGAL’S RICH ORAL TRADITIONS AND LEGENDARY REPUTATION FOR JAZZ. MEANWHILE, SOUTH OF THE CAPITAL, AMID THE BEACHES AND BAOBABS OF RURAL CASAMANCE, THE UNMISSABLE ANNUAL CARNIVAL COMES WITH MUSIC LESSONS AND MASQUERADE PARADES

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May 2022
Historical Wonders - Jordan
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Historical Wonders - Jordan

With the addition of As-Salt in 2021, the beguiling country of Jordan is now home to six UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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April 2022
Azores
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Azores

A lush chain of volcanic islands in the Atlantic, the Portuguese archipelago is shaped by the elements. So too is its cuisine, from rich, matured cheese to wines made from grapes grown on ancient lava flows.

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March 2022
A Land Apart
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A Land Apart

Take a pilgrimage through the heart of Sicily along the Magna Via Francigena, an ancient coast-to-coast route recently revived by locals. Traversing herb-scented valleys and forgotten towns, encounter traditional Sicilian hospitality, ancient legends and a uniquely preserved melting pot heritage found nowhere else on Italy's largest island

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March 2022
Havana
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Havana

Famous for its live music, performed in tattered theatres and spilling from once-grand rum bars onto cobbled streets, the Cuban capital is striking up the band again after two years of restrictions.

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March 2022
DECONSTRUCT GUMBO
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DECONSTRUCT GUMBO

With influences ranging from Native American to African and ingredients that might include seafood and sausages, or occasionally eggs and greens, Louisiana’s beloved state dish is notoriously hard to pin down

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Spring 2022
CITY BREAK SEOUL
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CITY BREAK SEOUL

Classic Korean cooking is making a comeback in the capital as chefs and diners embrace local produce and generations-old recipes

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Spring 2022
GENOA
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GENOA

Once a grand maritime republic, this Italian city impresses with its medieval core, lavish palazzi and steep topography, forever gazing out across the Mediterranean

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April 2022
NORTHERN IRELAND Five distillery tours
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NORTHERN IRELAND Five distillery tours

Experience true craftmanship and gain an appreciation for the skills required to make world-renowned Irish spirits on a guided distillery tour

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Spring 2022
Copenhagen
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Copenhagen

When it comes to hotels, the design-focused Danish capital has it all, from glamorous five-stars to futuristic pod hotels and eco-conscious urban hangouts in the heart of the action.

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March 2022
GOING FOR Gold
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GOING FOR Gold

Georgia’s 110-mile coast packs in a wealth of treasures, from Savannah’s historic downtown to the white-sand beaches of the Golden Isles and coastal communities with West African roots. Go island-hopping here among moss-draped maritime forests to discover a magnificent variety of wildlife, including right whales and loggerhead sea turtles

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April 2022
DUBAI
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DUBAI

Things are getting arty in the UAE’s most ostentatious Emirate. Painters, sculptors and muralists are being commissioned to fill a new generation of galleries, deck the walls of skyscraper hotels and line the streets with surprisingly edgy public art.

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April 2022
PARIS
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PARIS

The French capital’s 20th arrondissement is a snapshot of modern Paris. Beat a trail around its historic streets to discover pockets of old-school Gallic charm alongside a feast of international cuisine.

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April 2022
BACK TO THE ISLAND
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BACK TO THE ISLAND

FROM THE WAVES BEATING AGAINST ISOLATED COVES TO THE BIRDS SERENADING FORESTS AND FARMS, TUNE INTO THE ORIGINAL RHYTHMS OF THE WHITE ISLE. HERE, A CAST OF CONSERVATIONISTS, CHEFS AND ADVENTURE PIONEERS ARE CHAMPIONING IBIZA’S TRADITIONAL CHARMS — ALL VYING TO TURN TRAVELLERS’ ATTENTION BACK TO NATURE

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April 2022
AUSTRALIA
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AUSTRALIA

An ochre arc of land in the Northern Territory is home to the Yolngu people, who belong to various clans scattered across northeast Arnhem Land. These are among the world’s oldest continuous living cultures, practising beliefs that have endured for thousands of years. A little over a decade ago, the Yolngu began opening their private lands to the outside world in order to share the traditions of their deeply sacred home

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April 2022
SWEET, SOUR & SPICY
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SWEET, SOUR & SPICY

O TAMA CAREY HAS BEEN SERVING UP SRILANKAN FOOD AT HER SYDNEY RESTAURANT, LANK A FILLING STATION, SINCE 2018. WITH HER NEW BOOK, LANKA FOOD, SHE HOPES TO SPREAD THE WORD TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

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Spring 2022
The art of the wirt
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The art of the wirt

High in Austria’s Alpine Tyrol region, chefs and wirts — a cross between innkeepers, hosts and landlords — welcome weary walkers to their mountain huts for hearty meals and warm hospitality

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Spring 2022
NORNIE BERO: THE PIONEER
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NORNIE BERO: THE PIONEER

BORN AND RAISED IN THE TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS, CHEF NORNIE BERO PUTS A LIFELONG PASSION FOR AUSTRALIA’S NATIVE BOUNTY AT THE HEART OF HER MELBOURNE RESTAURANT.

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Spring 2022
Rising to the occasion
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Rising to the occasion

In a land where black bread graces almost every table, Kenneth Karjane and Eva Kõrvas — the duo behind one of Tallinn’s most celebrated bakeries — serve up an Estonian feast

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Spring 2022
DURBAN
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DURBAN

THIS SOUTH AFRICAN COA STAL CITY HAS A CULINARY IDENTITY ALL ITS OWN. SNACKS, BREADS AND CURRIES ARE PACKED WITH AN ARRAY OF INFLUENCES, NOT LEAST FROM THE THRIVING INDIAN COM MUNITY

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Spring 2022
AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN SPICES
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AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN SPICES

Few ingredients connect the world quite like spices. Whereas once ancient traders traversed vast distances to move these seeds, fruits, roots and barks from one part of the world to another, today their distinct flavours and aromas transport us beyond borders, to places we once visited, countries we’re aching to see or simply to the regions that are home to our favourite dishes. We’ve picked seven spices to take us around the globe: vanilla, paprika, allspice, green cardamom, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and saffron

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Spring 2022
A TASTE OF - THE BAHAMAS
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A TASTE OF - THE BAHAMAS

From food trucks and innovative spirits to big-name chefs and fine dining, the Bahamas dining scene is springing some surprises

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Spring 2022
Will COP26 Transform Tourism?
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Will COP26 Transform Tourism?

What does the Glasgow declaration on climate action in tourism demand of its 300 signatories, who's yet to sign and what does it mean for travellers?

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March 2022
TRAVEL GEEKS: ASK THE EXPERTS
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TRAVEL GEEKS: 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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March 2022
WHERE COPPER MEETS EMERALD
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WHERE COPPER MEETS EMERALD

Squaring up to the Celtic Sea in the country's south east, Ireland's Copper Coast offers a romp through geological and human history, taking in wild coves, rocks that predate the dinosaurs, saintly sites and ghostly mining ruins. Turning back to nature, local foragers, chefs and artists are putting this lesser-visited area in the spotlight

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March 2022
BRITTANY
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BRITTANY

The French region's Emerald Coast is a treasure trove of stylish resort towns, seafaring history and rugged headland walks with spectacular views

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8 mins  |
March 2022
100TH ISSUE SPECIAL EDITION
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100TH ISSUE SPECIAL EDITION

Since our launch in 2011, we've published a grand total of 100 issues of National Geographic Traveller (UK). Whether you're a new reader or a loyal subscriber, we want to thank you for joining us on what has been a truly memorable journey. This special feature celebrates our story, the numerous awards we've collected and the impressive prizes you have won as readers who've entered our now hotly contested photography and travel writing competitions

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March 2022