National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2021

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HOPE BLOSSOMS • With rosier times ahead, the National Trust is planting thousands of blossom trees across the country as symbols of regeneration

UK TREE-PLANTING PROJECTS

SAVING THE SEAS • Our oceans are under immense environmental threat, but a raft of organisations are offering the chance to get involved and help make a difference

NORTHWEST SCOTLAND • Chefs and authors Kirsty Scobie and Fenella Renwick share their favourite flavours from the shores of the Highlands

Kirsty and Fenella’s unmissable ingredients

LIECHTENSTEIN • Discover the highlights of the microstate by hiking the newly launched, 47-mile Liechtenstein Trail.

TRIESTE • The Italian city is mixing up its boutique hotel scene with a dash of contemporary design

SCHOOL OF LIFE • Learning doesn’t just belong in the classroom — online or otherwise. Plan a great escape with education in mind for an unforgettable family adventure

Jane Cook’s top dining spots • Cardiff native Jane Cook runs food and sustainability blog, Hungry City Hippy. hungrycityhippy.co.uk

CARDIFF • From the centre to the suburbs, the Welsh capital is always reinventing itself, whether through its diverse architecture or dynamic dining scene

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MALVERN HILLS • Embrace the great outdoors in this bucolic corner of Worcestershire, where elegant towns and rolling hills sit side by side

HAVE HORSE, WILL TRAVEL • The latest book from Hilary Bradt, pioneering author and co-founder of Bradt Travel Guides, recalls a transformative 1,000-mile journey on horseback through 1980s Ireland

NATURAL READER: BOOKS TO INSPIRE WILD EXPLORATION

TRAIL RUNNING • Whether you’re running up a mountain trail or jogging in the forest, here’s the kit you’ll need.

TRAIL RUNNING TRAINERS

A 10-NIGHT ISLAND-HOPPING TOUR IN SCOTLAND • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with McKinlay Kidd to offer an incredible 10-night adventure for two through the Western Isles

GREENLAND • Measuring the dramatic changes afoot on this island unveils the mysteries of rising sea levels and the realities of life in this fast-vanishing part of our world

VANESSA O’BRIEN • The British-American explorer discusses conquering the Earth’s highest peaks and her voyage into Challenger Deep, the world’s deepest ocean trench

BREAKING GLASS CEILINGS IN BOTSWANA’S BUSHLANDS • Florence Kagiso became one of Africa’s first female guides 17 years ago. Today, she heads up an all-female team in Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

TOP STORIES • Here’s what you’ve been enjoying on the website this month

THE BEST CITY-BREAK DESTINATIONS FOR VEGAN TRAVELLERS • The destinations with the most dynamic vegan scenes might surprise you. From Warsaw to Seoul, we investigate the best cities for plant-based dining.

BEYOND THE TRAVEL SECTION

ISTRIA • Plunging into the Adriatic, Croatia’s northeastern peninsula is a quiet retreat from the region’s bustling hotspots, with secluded coastal hideaways, limestone peaks and spectacular ancient history.

DAY ONE SEAFRONT TOWNS & BEACHES

Fine-dining restaurants

DAY TWO ISLANDS & MOUNTAINS

Gourmet...