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SMART TRAVELLER • WHAT’S NEW • FOOD • ON THE TRAIL • WHERE TO STAY • FAMILY • INSIDE GUIDE • STAY AT HOME • BOOKS
Star struck • THE LAUNCH OF A NEW MICHELIN GUIDE TO THE CITY IS FURTHER PROOF OF ITS GLITTERING GOURMET CREDENTIALS
TUNE IN • Look back at a century of British broadcasting with this programme of exhibitions
Romania • BAKED GOODS, GRAINS AND CURD CHEESE ARE CENTRAL TO THE COUNTRY’S CULINARY CULTURE
CONNEMARA • This region on Ireland’s wild, western coast has long inspired artists and poets. Discover its dramatic scenery on an epic road trip
Marseille • BOUTIQUE BOLTHOLES PAY HOMAGE TO AN ANCIENT HISTORY AND THE SEA IN THIS SOUTHERN FRENCH CITY
WATER , WHEELS & WILDLIFE • History and adventure make Shrewsbury an ideal getaway with teens
SAN JOSE • DISCOVER MYSTERIOUS MANSIONS, SWEEPING VINEYARDS AND EXPERIENTIAL FINE DINING IN CALIFORNIA’S TECH CAPITAL
DUNGENESS • Known for its desolate, end-of-the-world beauty, this Kent headland harbours artist studios, birding trails and excellent seafood
PHILPPINES
The writer’s journey • TRAVEL HAS TAKEN SOME OF OUR GREATEST WRITERS TO UNEXPECTED PLACES, BOTH ON AND OFF THE PAGE. A NEW TITLE EXPLORES THE TRIPS WITH A REAL TALE TO TELL
WINTER HIKING • Head for the hills this season, whatever the weather, with our pick of the best winter walking gear
MOON BOOT
A LUXURY STAY FOR TWO IN TURKEY • National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Susona Bodrum to offer a three-night stay on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
STATEN ISL AND • The lesser-known New York borough gets short shrift from both locals and visitors, but it provided Will Ashon with a revelation that led to his latest book
Sebastião Salgado • THE CELEBRATED BRAZILIAN PHOTOJOURNALIST HAS RETURNED HOME TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION IN VALE DO RIO DOCE
THE ULTIMATE CHRI STMAS MARKETS TO VISIT BY RAIL • Mulled wine, ice skating and festive chalets can only mean one thing: ’tis the season for Christmas markets across Europe, some easily reached by train. Words: Sarah Riches
TOP STORIES • Here’s what you’ve been enjoying on the website this month
HOW TO SAMPLE ZURICH’S PLANT-BASED FOOD SCENE • FOR FIRST-CLASS, MEAT-FREE DINING, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN SWITZERLAND’S BIGGEST CITY. WORDS: FLORENCE DERRICK
ZARAGOZA • Full of elaborate architecture and thrumming with vibrant tapas bars, the Aragónese capital is a rich, storied base for exploring the stirring landscapes of Spain’s wild north east. Words: Stephen Phelan
ARGYLL • Seafood abounds in this landscape of islands and islets, but it’s not the only bounty — from roadside cafes to high-end restaurants, local chefs and producers champion produce from across West Scotland
REYK JAVÍK • The Icelandic capital has long been a jumping-off point for the country’s superlative landscapes, but in recent years Reykjavík has upped its own game. Galleries and museums continue to pop up in the trendy Grandi neighbourhood, there’s an ever-evolving food scene celebrating local ingredients, and the nightlife is famously hedonistic. Despite a crop of new hotels, the city is still trying to catch up with the increased number of visitors, meaning prices in the summer can be sky-high. What is available, however, is of impeccable quality, whether it’s a sleek design...