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A neighbourhood guide to the city of Glasgow
From its underground clubs and centuries-old pubs to its street markets and museums, Glasgow spools out its charms and secrets in an unhurried fashion.
Capturing the Arctic on board a photography expedition cruise
Exploring the far North on a photographic expedition offers a unique perspective on one of the most remote destinations in the world.
Mission accessible: how travel is changing for people with disabilities
Things are changing for travellers with disabilities. Boosted by the spending power of the Purple Pound, travel companies are becoming increasingly savvy about expanding trips tailored for travellers with physical and mental impairments.
Veganism: a worldwide quest for plant-based perfection
All over the world, the plant-based lifestyle is growing, with chefs putting together amazing new vegan menus. We explore the UK's vegan scene including hotspots in London, and reveal the world's seven best vegan restaurants.
A city guide to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku
With a medieval quarter that preserves Silk Route traditions and a modern, ever-evolving core, the Azerbaijani capital is something of an enigma, even to regular visitors.
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Without wings: 11 no-fly adventures for 2020
Whether you'd like to travel responsibly or want to reduce your carbon footprint from flying, these 2020 overland trips have no flying involved.
Life in balance: human tales from the wild Galápagos Islands
Who lives on the Galápagos Islands? We meet the residents who have learned to coexist with the islands' rare and endangered wildlife.
How to spend 14 hours in Detroit
From where to have breakfast to the best cocktail bars, here's our guide to spending 14 hour in Michigan's biggest city.
Searching for Snow Hill, Antarctica's most elusive island
Exploring the frozen waters of Antarctica and watching humpbacks, penguins and towering icebergs from the deck is plain sailing aboard a cruise ship.
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Food
What they’re eating in Newcastle
From mackerel flatbreads on the beach to a local pottery studio that serves sumptuous shakshuka, Newcastle’s food scene is thriving.
Getting to know Milan’s neo-trattorias
Chefs in Italy’s fashion capital are turning away from traditional trattorias and conventional fine dining to offer something entirely different.
Waste not: Five UK restaurants cutting down on food waste
With sustainability increasingly on the agenda, restaurants across the UK are doing more to reduce their food waste. Here are five to try
Reader Awards 2019
National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2019
Our fifth annual Reader Awards will celebrate the best places, experiences, hotels, operators, authors, podcasts and more, as shortlisted by our judges and voted for by you.
What's on
The Masterclasses — 2 February 2020
Want to learn the tricks of the trade? Join us for a full day of expert-led travel writing and photography sessions.
Win a nine-night trip of a lifetime to Malaysia
We've teamed up with Malaysia Airlines, Four Seasons and Marriott to offer a nine-night trip to Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak.
National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition 2020
The prestigious annual competition is back and open for entries. Have you got what it takes to win?
National Geographic Traveller (UK)
Vietnam: from top to toe
On and off the beaten track — from Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City and everything in between
Photograph by Getty Images
In this issue, we're taking a top to bottom look at Vietnam, tracing the country’s numerous highlights from north to south. A go-to destination for everyone from solo backpackers and families to hikers, bikers and birdwatchers, Vietnam retains its irresistible allure despite its growing popularity.
Plus, embark on a conservation-led safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta; follow the new Arctic Coast Way in Iceland; meet the characters of New Brunswick’s Restigouche River in Canada; and spend a long weekend in Cumbria.
Free with the magazine, National Geographic Traveller Food highlights 20 ‘slow burners’, whether complex or comfort, the dishes that require time, effort and a long simmer. Lisbon’s underrated wines are under the spotlight, Nashville’s smoky barbecue flavours are explored and the Italian classic tiramisu is deconstructed.
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Photograph by Emma Gregg (Botswana), Chris Van Hove (Sydney), Getty (Iceland), Richard James Taylor (Canada)
The collection
Win a six-night safari in the Maasai Mara
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Asilia Africa to offer an unforgettable six-day, five-night walking safari in the Kenyan wilderness
The National Geographic Traveller Food Festival is back
Experience the world through food and travel.
How King's Cross became London's new creative hub
We explore how the influence of local artists and conservationists saw King's Cross transform from a post-industrial wasteland to London's new creative hub.
Notes from an author: Elisabeth Åsbrink on the Danish village of Blåvand
War brought the Vikings and Nazis to the village of Blåvand. But it’s the sea, sand, sky and a sense of the infinite that draws you back to this coastal spot.
How to cater for an entire ship: a Q&A with chef Franck Garanger of Oceania Cruises
Franck Garanger, Oceania Cruises’ corporate executive chef, on how to cater for an entire cruise ship.
UK escapes: what to do in Wales's Gower Peninsula
We list the best things to do in the Gower Peninsula, Wales, including the best restaurants and hotels, plus the best coastal walks, beaches and towns to visit.
Win a memorable three-night stay at Lake Balaton
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with the Hungarian Tourism Agency to offer a memorable three-night stay at Lake Balaton
Caves, vineyards and clifftop castles: life along France's Dordogne River
As the Dordogne river meanders through wooded valleys from Saint-Émilion to the border with the Lot region, it passes honey-stoned towns, dramatic clifftop castles and a smattering of rock shelters, where paintings by some of the first humans still adorn.
Should we go on far-flung cruises?
Just because we can go to new places in high-tech ships, doesn’t always mean we should. What needs to be taken into account before we set sail?
A neighbourhood guide to Moscow
We explore the best things to do in Moscow, with advice on where to go, unusual places to visit and where to eat.
From Strictly to Star Trek: four quirky cruises for 2020
There are so many cruises in the world, it stands to reason that there are some with quite specific interests.
Meet the makers: the couple behind Manchester Gin
Seb Heeley and Jen Wiggins have taken their gin business from their dining room to a shiny new distillery – and picked up awards along the way.
Four of the best boutique hotels in Athens
From the up-and-coming port area to the city centre, boutique hotels are blossoming across the Greek capital.
How to spend the day in King's Cross
Discover the best things to do in London's King's Cross, including where to eat, what to do and places to relax.
Rolling down the river: six new river cruise itineraries for 2020 and beyond
River cruises have had a spike in popularity, with over 232,300 taken by British travellers last year — here's six to whet your appetite.
Sea skills: what you can actually learn on a cruise ship
From onboard language labs and art classes to free fencing lessons, it’s a boom time for cruisers keen to learn new skills.
A city guide to Phnom Penh
The Cambodian capital is reinventing itself after a turbulent century — emerging as a dynamic modern city with a creative culinary scene and stellar architecture.
Photo story: meeting the Oskal Sámi family of northern Norway
The Sámi people — the population of nomadic reindeer herders — live in the depths of northern Norway, spending their time with their fantastical beasts. We meet one family to discover the traditions and culture showcased in Disney’s Frozen II.
Meet the adventurer: Daniel Raven-Ellison
In our new series, we meet record-breakers and boundary-pushers in the world of travel. This time it’s a National Geographic Emerging Explorer.
