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National Geographic Traveller

Editor’s letter • 125, SEPTEMBER 2024

SNAPSHOT

BIG PICTURE

Silk Roads • A WEALTH OF RARELY SEEN ARTEFACTS REVEALS THE CONTINENT-CROSSING INFLUENCE OF TRADE ROUTES

IBERIAN CULTURE • Spain’s historic parador hotels are spotlighting local crafts, nature and gastronomy with new tours

A TASTE OF Guyana • A RANGE OF GLOBAL INFLUENCES GIVE THE SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY ITS UNIQUE BLEND OF FLAVOURS

SORRENTO • The charms of this classic Italian town go far beyond its good looks – visit for Michelin-starred food reflecting the Bay of Naples region

ST JOHN’S • The nature and cuisine of Canada’s Newfoundland are now easier to access than ever, with new direct flights from London

Canal-boating in the UK • INSTIL A LOVE OF THE WATER IN YOUR KIDS ON A NARROW-BOAT BREAK, WITH PLENTY OF STOPS TO EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

FOREST OF DEAN • WOODLAND PURSUITS, RIVERSIDE WALKS AND LOCAL PRODUCE AWAIT IN THIS OVERLOOKED NOOK ON THE SOUTHERN WELSH BORDER

Festival spirit • WITH LATE SUMMER AND AUTUMN BRINGING LITERARY FESTIVALS TO IDYLLIC UK LOCALES, NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN AHEAD

PORTABLE KIT • Your gear doesn’t need to weigh you down — from a folding kayak to a featherweight tent, these items pack small or light for on-the-go adventures

Oliver Smith • AMID THE BUZZ AND HUM OF BOOK RESEARCH, A TRAVEL WRITER FINDS HEAVENLY PEACE SAILING TO A LITTLE ISLAND IN THE ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT

A WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE LAKE DISTRICT • HF Holidays is offering one lucky National Geographic Traveller (UK) reader the chance to win a guided walking trip in the northern Lake District for two

José Hernández • THE AMBASSADOR OF THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX AND FORMER ASTRONAUT WAS THE FIRST MIGRANT FARMWORKER IN SPACE

WHAT’S ONLINE

BAY OF KOTOR • Tucked along the Adriatic coast, this bay showcases Montenegro at its most idyllic, with buzzy towns, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences and mountainous national parks on its doorstep.

HAUTS-DE-FRANCE • The sandy bays, marshy rivers and web of canals woven through this region between Paris and Calais offer rich pickings, from crab and samphire to smoked herring, all perfect with the local frites

PERTH • Until fairly recently, Perth seemed to exist inside its own bubble — around 2,000 miles west of Sydney and one of the world’s most isolated cities, the capital of Western Australia appeared largely indifferent to the rest of the country. The past decade, however, has seen untold millions spent boosting the city’s reputation as Australia’s under-the-radar hotspot, accompanied by an unprecedented hotel boom, with 45 new properties opening their doors to guests. Position yourself in the shiny centre or boho Fremantle to access the city’s desirable neighbourhoods, from hipster Leederville to grungy Northbridge and beachy Cottesloe.

22 unmissable experiences in TURKEY • While many visitors are drawn to Turkey for its southern beaches and inviting coves, those in the know also come for scenic train routes, hikes through cave cities and traditional taverns surrounded by ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine relics. Plan your own adventure with these country highlights

Rhythms of the forest • HEADING SOUTH EAST FROM THE TEA PLANTATIONS OF SRI LANKA’S HIGHLANDS, VAST TRACTS OF JUNGLE FLOW TOWARDS THE BEACH THROUGH LESS-VISITED NATIONAL PARKS LIKE GAL OYA....