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National Geographic Traveller
Welcome
Autumn in Red Rocks • The turning season is the perfect time to set out on a hike through one of Arizona’s most astonishing nature reserves
Digital daydreams
A new chapter for Murcia • Bracketed between more famous costas, this southeastern corner of Spain is ripe for discovery thanks to a new hotel and rural tourism project
Goodall’s legacy writ large in Tanzania
Can you map the past?
Where to hunt the Northern Lights this winter • As peak spotting season approaches, Aurora Nights founder Jonny Cooper shares his top five locations for 2026/27
Eastern Europe with an expert • New tours to Moldova and Georgia will explore the ancient food traditions of both countries, thanks to a collaboration with chef Olia Hercules
A capital idea brings change to Smithfield • Ancient treasures and infamous cultural artefacts sit side by side in the long-awaited London Museum, opening this month
A NEW EDEN
Lithuania’s constellation of after-dark experiences
Texas cowgirl spirit steps into the spotlight
PICK UP A PEN, TAKE THE PLEDGE
Cosy pubs • From a moorland hideaway in Yorkshire to a former sailors’ haunt in Cornwall, these watering holes are perfect places to hunker down in as autumn takes over
Hygge in Odense • Denmark’s third city is all about comfort and conviviality, combining unconventional cafes with fairytale architecture and a thriving creative scene
Málaga, Spain • Chef Dani Carnero on where to eat and drink in Málaga, the European Capital of Gastronomic Culture for 2026
The National Forest • Plan a woodland escape in this lush and little-visited corner of the Midlands - a riot of red, yellow and orange leaves come autumn
A room to read • In the Welsh borderlands, Gladstone’s Library is the only working library in Britain where you can stay overnight
A winter escape to the Dolomites • Enjoy three nights in Italy’s 3 Zinnen Dolomites mountain area and ski resort - part of a Unesco World Heritage site
Venice • La Serenissima is at its most atmospheric in November, when fog shrouds its canals. Join locals at monastical gardens, intimate concerts or wine bars in quiet backstreets
Vienna’s social balls • While always popular in the Austrian capital, these events have taken off in the digital age, with online platforms drawing a new generation to fairytale dance floors
Tree whisperer • On a trip to the Scottish Highlands, nature author Sophie Pavelle discovers the physical and spiritual benefits of walking through aspen forests
Life’s rich tapestry • A photo book on the natural patterns occurring in our world
A celebration of the world through the lens • Winners revealed in the annual International Photography Awards
WHAT’S IN MY BAG? • National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributor Greg Funnell on the kit he takes on every trip
IN FOCUS
BY LAND & SEA • Whether it’s a short hop across the Channel or an overland expedition to the furthest reaches of Europe, some of the richest travel experiences happen when you skip the flight
For the weekend • For an easy weekend on the continent, there are plenty of alternatives to the classic European city break
Short breaks • With four days to…