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National Geographic Traveller
Editor’s letter
Don Daniel, Mendoza, Argentina
Lake Khövsgöl, Mongolia
ADVENTURE ON YOUR DOORSTEP • North Wales is taking its adventures up a notch — just in time for Snowdonia National Park’s 70th anniversary this year
GREEN AMBITION • From Finland to France, we shine a light on some of the European cities making gloriously green strides towards a sustainable future
A TASTE OF GHANA • Zoe Adjonyoh shares her favourite Ghanaian flavours and ingredients
COSTA RICA • Take a road trip on the Caribbean coast and discover wild jungle, immaculate coastline and a host of wildlife.
COLOGNE • The historic German city is embracing its modern side with a raft of stylish new rooms
COAST TO COAST • Cornwall is set to be a family favourite again this year, and a trip to Carbis Bay and the Lizard Peninsula takes in the best of the north and south coasts
Cooper Chapman’s best surf breaks • The pro surfer and mental health advocate moved to Byron Bay from Sydney. He also hosts his own podcast, Good Humans with Cooper Chapman. instagram.com/cooperchapman
BYRON BAY • With its laid-back lifestyle, fine food and host of outdoor adventures, Australia’s boho surf town dazzles on both land and water
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WINDSOR • Historic pubs, regal attractions and countryside strolls await in the riverside Berkshire town
THE WORD ADVANCED READER • We look ahead to some of this year’s most hotly anticipated travel books.
A £550 VOUCHER TO SPEND ON A COTTAGE STAY IN DORSET • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Dorset Hideaways to offer a voucher for a stay at any of its properties
COLOMBIA • A journey along the Río Magdalena reveals a sacred tributary, the Río Claro — a repository of stories that paints a unique picture of the country
REZA PAKRAVAN • The British explorer and host of The World’s Most Dangerous Borders discusses the lessons he’s learnt documenting the lives of indigenous people
MEET GHANA’S FANTASY COFFIN€DESIGNERS • Ernest Anang Kwei continues a family tradition of building elaborate coffins that represent the professions, dreams or vices of the deceased. Words: Emma Thomson
TOP STORIES • Here’s what you’ve been enjoying on the website this month
WHERE TO SEE DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS AND HUNT FOR FOSSILS IN THE UK • Do you know your ammonites from your ichthyosaurs? Head out to fossil-rich stretches of the UK coastline for palaeontology tours, bracing beach walks and quirky museums.
BEYOND THE TRAVELS ECTION
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.
Mountain adventures
Bansko’s best mehanas
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.
Five food finds
EAST LONDON • Hip city hangouts, revamped Victorian landmarks and local character aplenty — memorable stays abound in the capital’s lively East End
SAND, STARS & SAFARI • One of the most sparsely populated countries on Earth, Namibia is a byword for vast landscapes...