Traveller Magazine: Past Issues
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Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.
Traveller Magazine - Vol 54 No 1 2024
Welcome to the spring issue of Traveller. In an ode to the season, Nick Maes celebrates the many gardens of Marrakech, plus we saddle up in Arizona, and wonder at the wetlands of Brazil’s Pantanal, home to the elusive jaguar.
Just as elusive is a shadowy leopard we catch a glimpse of in the company of award-winning photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott. And, there are further sightings of wildlife in Madagascar and along Australia’s dazzling Sapphire Coast. Justine Hardy takes us to the romantic shores of Nantucket, while Simon Urwin finds worship and awe among the heady heights of Bhutan. We also explore the splendid landscapes of Iceland and Norway, join a short stay in Spain, indulge in the culinary delights of Malaysia and France, and gain an appreciation of Japanese art.
Features
Dream On: Philippines
Simon Urwin marvels at the rice terraces of Banaue
Eyewitness: Marrakech
Nick Maes explores the wild and formal gardens away from the bustle
Portrait of a City: George Town
Simon Urwin gets a taste for Malaysia’s melting pot
Eyewitness: Nantucket
Justine Hardy reports from the whaling capital turned beachcomber resort
Eyewitness: Madagascar
Hilary Bradt conveys her lifelong enchantment with the island country and its wildlife
Visions: Arizona
Simon Urwin saddles up in Saguaro National Park
Eyewitness: Sapphire Coast
James Litston escapes to watery adventures and wildlife encounterst
Visions: Bhutan
Simon Urwin visits a thriving incense-making workshop in Thimphu
Wildlife Watch: Kenya
Jonathan and Angela Scott track down a leopard called Shadow
Visions: Iceland
Emma Willsteed roams the rugged Snæfellsnes peninsula
Eyewitness: Andalusia
Caleb Azumah Nelson crosses the Guadalquivir in Seville
Visions: Norway
Sinean Callery visits wild waters, shallow valleys and storm-swept plateaus
A Moveable Feast: Provence
Carolyn Boyd joins the celebrations at Menton’s Fête du Citron
Opinion
Guest: Ranulph Fiennes
The veteran explorer looks back on a life of record-breaking adventure
Five Places That Changed My Life
Jassa Ahluwalia revisits moments of joy, despair and ageless wisdom
News & Reviews
Cruise: South America
The wilderness waters of the Pantanal and Tierra del Fuego
Hotels: Italy
Two of the best from Baglioni in Puglia and Sardinia
Art of Travel: Japan
The woodblock prints and paintings of ukiyo-e
Bookshelf
New releases to inspire and inform, including a new poem by Salena Godden
Traveller Magazine - Vol 53 No 2 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Traveller. In this autumn edition, we cling to the memory of summer’s warmth with some sun and sea in Sicily, before taking a relaxing tour of Europe’s finest wine trail hotels. Also close to home, our writers cruise Norway’s wild west coast, and explore Lyon’s masterly architecture.
Further afield, there’s a look ahead to springtime in Canada, while the natural world also takes centre stage in Costa Rica and Kenya’s Masai Mara. Sticking with Africa, we wander among the ancient souks of Fez in Morocco, while in Asia there’s the chance to uncover the secrets of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and step off the beaten track to explore the Silk Road city of Samarkand.
Features
Visions: Lyon
The beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Portrait of a City: Fez
Kevin Pilley is led a merry dance through the senses-laden souks
Portrait of a City: Samarkand
Emma Willsteed is captivated by the coast of Connemara
Picture This: Sicily
Francesco Lastrucci explores Ortigia, the historic island centre of Syracuse
Visions: Sydney
Justine Hardy is sucked back in time to Australia’s bicentenary celebrations
Eyewitness: Australia
James Litston takes an enthralling expedition cruise out of Kimberley
Eyewitness: Norway
A 15-day cruise whisks Simon Urwin along the wild west coast
Dream On: Costa Rica
The golden sands and azure sea of Manzanillo beach
Changing World: Kenya
Jonathan and Angie Scott set out a new code of safari etiquette
Visions: Trees of the world
Standing proud in ageless beauty
Eyewitness: Canada
Dive into the wild bounty and high adventure of spring
Opinion
Profile: Dervla Murphy
Colin Thubron celebrates the passion and adventure of an exemplary traveller
Five Places That Changed My Life
Sunny Singh senses wonder and belonging
News & Reviews
Hotels: European Wine Trail
Stunning villas with cellars to die for
Bookshelf
New releases to inspire and inform
Art of Travel: The Globemakers
Inside the artisan studios of Bellerby & Co.
Traveller Magazine - Vol 53 No 1 2023
With spring finally here, our writers and photographers have taken to the waterways of the world, going to school with the gondoliers of Venice, drifting among the wildlife of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and joining an expedition to Australia’s Kimberley coast. We also spend time in great destinations born from their positions on ancient maritime trading routes – Hoi An, Singapore and Istanbul – and flit between the Danish Riviera, the island delights of St Kitts, and pretty Omey off the western edge of Ireland’s Connemara.
Away from the waves, there are some unexpected delights, from the exciting food scene in Birmingham, Alabama to fine wines in Azerbaijan. There’s food for thought too, with TV zoologist Megan McCubbin discussing the importance of wildlife conservation; Anthony Sattin’s fine piece on the nomadic way of life; and some stunning Aboriginal art. We also step inside a collection of Portugal’s historic pousada hotels, all works of art in themselves, but also perfectly placed to explore some of the country’s finest attractions.
Features
Dream On: Vietnam
Simon Urwin explores the timeless trading port of Hoi An
Portrait of a City: Istanbul
Nick Maes surveys birds, bazaars and the Bosphorus
Visions: Ireland
Emma Willsteed is captivated by the coast of Connemara
Eyewitness: Singapore
Simon Urwin examines the culture and cuisine of the Lion City
Eyewitness: Denmark
Jonathan Lorie sets out from Copenhagen to bask in the Danish Riviera
Eyewitness: Australia
James Litston takes an enthralling expedition cruise out of Kimberley
Visions: Venice
Kevin Pilley gets to grips with the guild of gondoliers
Wildlife Watch: Botswana
Jonathan and Angela Scott delight in the Okavango Delta
Eyewitness: Saint Kitts
James Litston samples sustainable luxury on the paradise island
Opinion
Guest: Megan McCubbin
Mark Reynolds admires the TV zoologist’s dogged commitment to wildlife
Five Places That Changed My Life
Nick Hunt’s remarkable refuges
News & Reviews
Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents
A Moveable Feast: Alabama
Simon Urwin tastes the burgeoning food scene of Birmingham
Wine: Azerbaijan
Simon Urwin discovers the boutique wineries of Baku
Hotels: Portugal
Palatial places to stay in Amares, Faro and Porto
Art of Travel: Australia
Remembering influential Aboriginal artist Barbara Weir
Bookshelf
New releases to inspire and inform
Traveller Magazine - Vol 52 No 2 2022
In our autumn issue of Traveller, we’ve roamed far and wide to bring you the very latest from the world of travel. Taking to the rails, we board the Ghan for a journey of luxury and intrigue across the Australian Outback. There’s also a voyage of a lifetime on the legendary Queen Mary 2 – the world’s only transatlantic liner.
More rugged adventures await on Denmark’s North Sea Coast and a sunny sojourn on a Greek island. There’s trekking in Bolivia, a drive along Mexico’s coastal route, paddling along the Orinoco in Venezuela and fishing boat forays amidst the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil’s version of the Galápagos. We’ll also whisk you away for a stay on a slightly surreal Vietnamese island, and our Honorary President Jonathan Scott provides a hard-hitting piece on lions.
Elsewhere, you’ll discover some splendid architecture and a sumptuous piece on Valencia, sampling its culinary delights, while our regular feast feature reveals Parsi food and rich historical detail.
Features
Dream on: Georgia
Simon Urwin explores the religious heartland of Mtskheta
Portrait of a City: Valencia
Simon Urwin relishes the riches of Spain’s third city
Eyewitness: Vietnam
Guy Everton samples island life among Phú Quô´c Ridgebacks
Wildlife Watch: Africa
Jonathan and Angela Scott rue the demise of the Marsh Pride
Visions: Greece
Jennifer Barclay heads to the wilds of north Karpathos to spend a summer
Eyewitness: Scandinavia
Dorthe Nors revisits out-of-season Skagen and the northern spit of Denmark
Eyewitness: South and Central America
Off the beaten track in Bolivia, Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil
Opinion
Guest: Barnaby Rogerson
Celebrating 40 years of Eland and on the road again with Don McCullin
Dream on: Budapest
Simon Urwin admires Hungary’s iconic parliament building
Five Places That Changed My Life
Ella Harvey’s inspirations across Asia and Africa
News & Reviews
Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents
Cruise: Queen Mary 2
Nick Maes goes for broke on board Cunard’s esteemed flagship
Inside Track: The Ghan
Monisha Rajesh cuts through Australia’s Red Centre
Hotels
Destination Sardinia, Puglia and Punta Ala
A Moveable Feast: Farokh Talati
‘Good thoughts, good words and good deeds’ at the heart of Parsi cuisine and culture
Art of Travel: East Africa
Jonathan and Angela Scott’s safari colouring book
Bookshelf
Must-read new releases on travel and nature
Traveller Magazine - Vol 52 No 1 2022
Welcome to the latest issue of Traveller, the first issue of 2022 and the first since the world really opened its doors again. This time, we’ve taken the chance to roam further afield, from the mountains of Nepal to the Great Barrier Reef in all its technicolour glory. You’ll find inspiration in the icy reaches of Antarctica, meet the surreal animals of the Galápagos, climb mountains in Vietnam and hike through idyllic islands in the Seychelles, all through the eyes of our talented writers.
Taking to the rails, we traverse South Africa aboard Rovos Rail, one of the world’s most iconic trains, and take to the waves with Seabourn, both offering luxury in abundance. Further indulgence can be found in fabulous hotels in Mauritius, Rwanda and Scandinavia. And, there’s culture to delight in too, from Porto to Nashville to Stockholm, and in our odes to Venice and the curious hoopoe.
Features
Visions: Stockholm
Simon Urwin is enchanted by the city's historic heart
Visions: Nepal
Ruth Cox travels back in time
Portrait of a City: Nashville
Simon Urwin enjoys the soundtrack of the city
Eyewitness: Australia
James Litston whisks away to the Whitsundays
Visions: Porto
Simon Urwin celebrates the city’s ceramic facades
Eyewitness: Patagonia
Alexander Robinson prays for a storm at Cape Horn
Eyewitness: Vietnam
Guy Everton treks Pù Luông Nature Reserve
Wildlife Watch: Galapagos
Jonathan and Angela Scott explore an enchanted land
Visions: Greece
The idyllic Ionian island of Corfu
Eyewitness: Seychelles
Kevin Pilley takes a hike in paradise
Opinion
Guest: Dave Brosha
The Antarctic: a photographer’s dream
News & Reviews
Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents
Inside Track: Rovos Rail
Monisha Rajesh makes tracks from Pretoria
Cruise: Seabourn
Robin West introduces the new fleet
Hotels
Mauritius, Rwanda and Norway
A Moveable Feast: Asma Khan
A new cookbook and future plans for Darjeeling Express
Art of Travel
Majestic Venice in sketches and verse
Bookshelf
Must-read new releases
Traveller Magazine - Vol 51 No 2 2021
In the latest issue of Traveller, Wexas Honorary President Colin Thubron takes us along the Amur River, while Jonathan Scott, another Honorary President, immerses us in the wonder of wildlife in a series of stunning images. We navigate the deserts of Arizona with the help of some striking signage, wander down the streets of New York and take a train ride through some of Canada’s most staggering scenery, before visiting Bahama for a party. The Maldives offers more serene island pleasures, Madeira a mix of fun in Funchal and moments of mountaintop solitude. Meanwhile Procida – the first island to be designated Italian Capital of Culture for 2022 – provides a beguiling picture of perfect seaside village life. You’ll also find contrasting yet equally compelling escapes in Seville and Scandinavia, and a series of stunning infinity pools located all over the world. Dive in!
Features
Dream on: Maldives
An island paradise
Portrait of a City: Seville
Adam Turner shares a personal perspective
Picture This: Infinity Pools
We dive into the world's best
Visions: New York
Simon Urwin takes us to the Freedom Tower
Picture This: Procida
Francesco Lastrucci presents Italy's new Capital of Culture
Changing World: Sacred Nature
Jonathan & Angela Scott shine a spotlight on the natural world
Eyewitness: Madeira
Frederick Crowe enjoys the peaks and pleasures of the island
Visions: Arizona
Simon Urwin follows neon signs through a desert town
Eyewitness: Bahamas
Kevin Pilley has a musical interlude on Cat Island
Opinion
Guest: Mr Toobelong and the Black Dragon
Colin Thubron tells us about his adventures along the Amur River
Dreaming in the Drome
Fergal Keane takes time out in Taulignan
Five Places: Ollie Dabbous
The acclaimed chef tells us about the five places that changed his life
News & Reviews
Bookshelf
A collection of the best new travel writing
Hotels
Scandi chic
Inside Track
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer