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Real life: Meet the locals
June 17, 2013
If you’re one of a new breed of traveller who wants to live and breathe a destination, rather than just skim its surface, a new crop of short-term accommodation schemes let you hook up with an in-the-know local for a more authentic and rewarding experience. >>
Mad for the Med
June 06, 2013
If you had to pick your favourite Mediterranean hotspot, where would it be and why? What makes you passionate about the Med? Pristine beaches? The cuisine? Maybe the culture, or the friendly locals? We asked our writers what makes them head back time and time again. Fro... >>
Real life: Learn a Language
June 03, 2013
Learning a language can be a refreshing interlude or a life-changing career break. Our writer, a former linguist, heads back to her old haunts to compare two Italian courses, in Florence and Siena. >>
Author series: William Sutcliffe
May 08, 2013
The British novelist describes his experiences at Israel’s Qalandia checkpoint and how they inspired his new novel >>
On demand: Concierge services
April 25, 2013
Time-poor with a trip to plan? Why not consider a concierge service to organise anything from street-dancing classes for kids to photography lessons under the stars, any time, any place, anywhere. >>
Real life: Guidebooks
April 19, 2013
Your trusted 500-page travel companion is out of date as soon as it’s printed, and outmoded in the internet era. Or just maybe this is the golden age of guide publishing? >>
Southeast Asia: Top 20
April 11, 2013
Pedalling down Indonesia’s volcanoes? Hiking with a hill tribe in Thailand? Diving off East Timor’s coast? Southeast Asia is awash with unforgettable experiences — here’s our guide to the region’s top 20 >>
Travel Writing Competition Winners 2013
April 09, 2013
Last October, National Geographic Traveller (UK) opened its annual travel writing competition, in association with Quark Expeditions. Here we reveal the prize-winning story, along with five runners-up. >>
Foodie weekends: On the menu
April 05, 2013
Indulge in a weekend break with a European flavour: from street food to local markets; from Michelin-starred restaurants to up-and-coming newbies. Stumble upon small cafes, local vineyards and homegrown eateries, as well as established classics. Alternatively, take a ch... >>
Real life: Working holidays in Arizona
March 14, 2013
Saddle up and switch off. How city-folk can have a breather while heading west and getting their hands dirty in cowboy country. >>
Author series: Julie Davidson
March 11, 2013
Julie Davidson on her impending journey to Malawi’s great lake and why she fell for this watery wonder, ‘discovered’ by David Livingstone in 1859 >>
An A-Z of African safaris
March 11, 2013
Earlier this year, Africa, the spectacular BBC wildlife documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough, took us on an unforgettable journey across the continent, unfolding the drama and surreality of nature at its most raw. As well as stunning landscapes, it reve... >>
Author series: John McCarthy
February 28, 2013
Writer, journalist and broadcaster John McCarthy on his love of sailing down East Anglia’s River Ore >>
The young explorer
January 29, 2013
San Francisco is an ideal city ‘teen’ break, offering excitement, the cool factor and the chance to be seen with the ‘in’ crowd. >>
French connections
January 28, 2013
Explore three different sides of France: an active break in Morzine, in the Rhone-Alpes, via train; the heady heights of tree-top living in Normandy; and the literary genius of Jules Verne and Nantes in the north east
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On a budget
January 28, 2013
National Geographic Traveller - Family wanted to prove you could have a great summer break whatever your budget. So we’ve brought together a raft of ideas in three cost categories to help you choose where you want to go and balance this against how much you are prepared... >>
Rite of passage to India
January 27, 2013
With its foolproof formula of epic train journeys, big cat safaris, bustling markets and colourful festivals, India won’t fail to enchant your teens. Follow our ‘how-to’ guide and prepare for a life experience like no other. >>
Author series: Lesley Downer
January 10, 2013
Japan specialist Lesley Downer on falling for the cultural enclave of Kyoto with its sashaying geishas and hidden temples >>
Real life: New skills
January 04, 2013
Ever wanted to take a holiday and learn a new skill? Try your hand at romance writing, archery, conservation or wilderness guiding and transform your life with an overseas course and a new sense of direction. >>
The 2013 Hot List
December 12, 2012
From art and architecture, films and anniversaries, cultural events and urban adventures, our 2013 Hot List brings you best of next year’s main attractions
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Are you ready to retreat?
November 15, 2012
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But what will that step be? For an increasing number of travellers a holistic holiday becomes the catalyst that brings about a new way of life... or at least a new way of seeing the world. >>
The real Shirley Valentines
October 31, 2012
Everyone loves a holiday romance. But how many actually outlive the tan? We meet some couples who’ve tried to turn a foreign fling into a long-term relationship — with varying degrees of success. >>
Author series: Roopa Farooki
October 12, 2012
Roopa Farooki on falling for steaming mussels, surfer bars, and delectable food markets in the French beach town of Biarritz >>
On the edge
October 04, 2012
Our band of intrepid travellers has pulled together a series of journeys celebrating a range of edgy places — from Iran to Zimbabwe, Angola to Moldova and more. We compare the common perception with the reality; asking whether some destinations should be deemed ‘safe’ d... >>
Snow patrol
October 01, 2012
From horse-drawn skiing beyond the French village of La Clusaz to carving lines through virgin powder in the USA, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best snow-sure resorts this winter. Compiled by Matt Carroll >>
Long weekend: The Danube Express
September 26, 2012
Step back in time on an enchanting journey aboard the Danube Express, from the extraordinary beauty of Budapest to the ancient capital of Istanbul >>
Real life: The social graph
September 24, 2012
How would you feel about travel companies using information from your social media profiles to send you advice and recommendations for more personalised trips? Would it be the recipe for a perfect holiday or just an invasion of your privacy? >>
Author series: Simon Armitage
September 18, 2012
Novelist, poet and playwright Simon Armitage explains how the mystery of the Yorkshire moors has inspired his latest, collaborative project, Stanza Stones
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Real life: Sail away
September 11, 2012
Would you trust your sea legs enough to set sail on one of the world’s biggest yacht races? The Round the Island Race brings amateur and professional sailors together in a riotous regatta around the Isle of Wight for an unforgettable aquatic adventure >>
The great South American journey
September 06, 2012
From overland tours through the remote Chilean fjords to Andean and Amazon adventures, wild beaches and even wilder carnivals, South America offers experiences to last a lifetime. Covering the four corners of the continent, we bring you a flavour of its greatest journey... >>
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Hollywood: Horse riding in the hills
It was more Texas than Tinseltown. Our short procession of horses followed the dusty, cacti-dotted trail, with guide Lila...
Egypt: Smooth sailing
We glide listlessly, aside for a gentle about-turn each time we approach the river’s banks. A smooth pirouette, and we ca...
Queensland: The aptly-named Surfers Paradise
Try as I might, I just couldn’t stand-up on the narrow surfboard. Again and again, waves surged under me, then tipped me ...LINKS
