Wanderlust

Sixty years after the March on Washington took place in the USA capital, journalist and professor Lynn Brown heads to Washington DC to explore its legacy and the effect it has had on the area: “While in many ways it seems like we’re still struggling

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Highlights: “I feel like a big kid,” I thought to myself as I hurtled the tundra on a husky-pulled sled in temperatures of -24°C. For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been voted the world’s happiest country (Gallup World Poll), and I could see wh

As a Bengali, I could not help but feel pride at West Bengal’s Shantiniketan ‘world university’ being recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage site (see p27), especially as I’d visited it days before its inscription. This followed on the heels of Kolka

“The Raeburn Orchards in Perth Hills, Australia, turn a fiery orange in persimmon season (May).” @homeintheworldblog “Wandering the quaint streets of Colmar, France, feels like stepping into the pages of an enchanting fairytale.” @worldcitizensud “Wh

Highlights: The Asitz has been dubbed the ‘mountain of the senses’, and it’s easy to see why this peak in western Austria, overlooking the twin towns of Saalfelden and Leogang, has earned such a moniker. High up on the mountaintop sits a ‘nature cine

The home of Sydney Opera House was named after Eora man Woollawarre Bennelong, who lived here during the early days of British colonisation designs were considered, via an international competition in 1956 Swedish roof tiles cover the structure A380

Japan’s digital art museum teamLab Borderless (pictured top) reopens in a new central Tokyo location in the Azabudai Hills development in January. Expect familiar works alongside exciting new immersive installations. teamlab.art A series of pieces by

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed – except when you’re staying at the new Wilderness Usawa Serengeti, a luxurious mobile tented camp that follows the national park’s famous Great Migration. This six-tent stay shifts locations around the park th

Why would anyone buy a travel magazine?” said the representative of WHSmith, then by far the biggest retailer of magazines in the UK. “They can get a free brochure from a holiday company.” It was 1993, and my partner, Paul Morrison, and I had decided

Wanderlust once advised readers not to be so blatantly obvious when using paper maps abroad, as looking like a tourist can increase your chance of being targeted by muggers! Now, it’s easy enough to blend in with the invention of Google Maps, as ever

After scheming the idea on a flight to Ecuador, Lyn Hughes and Paul Morrison publish the first issue of Wanderlust, now the UK’s longest-running consumer travel magazine. Facebook was ten years away when US journalist Jeff Greenwald posted a series o

There have been countless breakaway states over the past 30 years, but only nine internationally recognised countries have emerged since 1993, when the Velvet Divorce saw former Czechoslovakia break into Slovakia and what is now Czechia (formerly Cze

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Take inspiration from travel leaders around the globe with a new book charting their crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Call to Leadership (Whitefox Publishing; £20) by Canadian travel expert Anita Mendiratta features interviews with 20 of

1 in 10 people fall ill each year after eating contaminated food (World Health Organization). Bacteria such as Ecoli and salmonella are the most common causes of travellers’ diarrhoea. Don’t use tap water to clean your teeth in areas with poor sanita

1 It pays to consult a travel clinic before you set off, as you may need to update your vaccines. Also, bring over-the-counter remedies for diarrhoea, sickness and rehydration. 2 We’ve all got used to having hand sanitiser, so pack some hygiene essen

The sound of free-flowing water can sometimes give the illusion of being closer than it is. At Noka Camp, I searched for the source of this burble only to discover that I’d wandered to the edge of a clifftop and was staring down at the Palala River b

Getting there: VentureSail (venturesailholidays.com) offers a seven-night itinerary sailing the Saronic Islands, departing from and returning to Athens’ Piraeus Port. Prices start from £3,075pp and include accommodation, water and all meals apart fro

Did you know there are about 220 islands in Greece’s famous Cyclades group? A 10-day itinerary with VentureSail on the Rhea takes in a handful of more famous stops, including Syros, Delos and Mykonos, along with lesser known isles such as Andros and

Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a staple in the U Street neighbourhood for generations, and even provided food to protesters during the March on Washington. In fact, this local institution recently celebrated its 65th anniversary. Be sure to swing by to tr

The largest museum dedicated exclusively to the history of African Americans, this Smithsonian institution is a must for ail visitors. Exhibitions follow the history of the Black community, while the upstairs galleries delve into its historic accompl

Geography: The Capital Region consists of Washington DC and the states of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Getting there: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) welcomes daily non-stop flights from London Heathrow with British Airways (ba.com)

Australia’s Aboriginal peoples have lived in harmony with the land and sea for tens of thousands of years. Increasingly, their perspective and knowledge are being called upon to help manage the reef for future generations. Here are two ways you can l

Getting there and around: Multiple airlines fly from London Heathrow to Brisbane, typically via a connection in Doha, Dubai, Los Angeles or Singapore, with flights taking from around 23 hours. Bundaberg is a four-hour drive north of Brisbane Internat

With temperatures rising and sea ice (unfortunately) reducing, will many more of us be heading north to enjoy a bit of midnight sun? Greenland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada, Alaska and Far North Russia will surely benefit from tourism, with visitors wanti

As the cradle of Impressionism, Normandy is pulling out all the stops for the 150th anniversary. The main event will be the Normandy Impressionist Festival, a six-month-long programme with 150 events taking place in cultural sites and public spaces a

Location: Trogir lies in central Dalmatia, a 27km drive west of Split, though it’s actually closer to Split’s airport (which is about 5km away) than the city. Regular buses run from the airport to Trogir and cost about £1.70; the journey time is 10 m

Delve into the history of humanity at this Neoclassical museum near the northern end of El Retiro park. Among the outstanding exhibits are Celtic and Egyptian pieces, pre-historic displays from the Iberian Peninsula and an Andalucían collection that

Start in Bari by visiting the Centro Storico neighbourhood, watching the nonnas roll out their pasta in the narrow lanes leading off it and exploring the Romanesque Basilica di San Nicola and Cattedrale di San Sabino. Next, head to the seaport town o

International dialling code:+39 Currency: Euro (€) Getting there: EasyJet (easyjet.com) and Ryanair (ryanair.com) regularly fly to Bari from London Gatwick and Stansted respectively. Ryanair also flies nonstop to Brindisi from Stansted and operates s

CYCLE the Alta Murgia National Park, where a local company offers mountain-bike and e-bike hire as well as half-day guided tours of the area’s dolines (karstic sinkholes), blazing-red bauxite mines, ancient masserie and almond groves, from which the

Encompassing a sacred landscape of highland lakes, misty valleys and mighty volcanoes, Ecuador’s northern Imbabura Province is also the home of the indigenous Otavalo people. Their eponymous town is where you’ll find the most famous textile and craft

Besides breakfast, lunch and dinner, Chileans also have a fourth meal, known as la once (the eleven). It was inspired by the British tradition of elevenses, which was brought over by merchants, engineers and miners in the 19th century and is eaten in

This museum has a vast collection of Indigenous artworks and artefacts spanning 10,000 years and most of Latin America. Highlights include exhibits of items from Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Aymara silver jewellery and Inca quipu, an ancient system of c

“Shetland is so special that they gave us our own box on the weather map,” smiled local guide and proud Shetlander Laurie Goodlad. We were gazing out from Shetland Mainland, squinting past the puffins and drifts of sea mist to Fair Isle, the southern

Getting there: British Airways (ba.com) operates regular direct flights between London Heathrow and Santiago from around £784 return, taking from 14.5 hours. Getting around: Frequent buses connect the cities of Santiago and Valparaíso; the journey ta

Ruth Brownlee (ruthbrownlee.co.uk) is a Shetland artist who exhibits at Yell’s The Shetland Gallery

GO WILD at Up Helly Aa in Lerwick. January’s annual ‘fire festival’ creeps into all areas of life here and reaches its zenith with its fiery marches and the burning of a galley ship. Arrive on 30 January 2024 for the big event and you’ll soon be au f

Getting there and around: Several airlines fly direct to Orlando International, including British Airways (ba.com), which has return flights from £374. These take around nine hours. When you’re in Florida, take advantage of the new Brightline (gobrig