Archives: Issues

Party in the Peruvian town of Puno, in issue 29. Then take on the nightlife of Taipei, one of Asia’s coolest cities, and hit the surf in Bali and Oman. Check out the adventure-packed province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and hurtle down the slopes in some rather unusual ski destinations. Get the scoop on food in Sri Lanka, find out how acclaimed author Rolf Potts travels with just an iPod and toothbrush, and learn how to make your photographs tell a story. Plus there’s a trek on the South Coast Track in Tasmania, a sojourn in the Spanish city of San Sebastián and much, much more.

Laughter is the best medicine, so soothe that travel itch with a trip to the Edinburgh Comedy festival. Then explore the secrets of Singapore’s nightlife, walk the Haute Route in the Swiss Alps and raft up a river in the United States. Journey to Iceland’s happening capital and get friendly with turtles in Western Australia. World-renowned foreign correspondent Andrew Mueller shares his travel confessions, our photography expert gives the lowdown on choosing the right lens for the job and we share some of the coolest accommodation around.

Each year we search the globe for those special adventures that truly excite us. From meeting the local indigenous people on a cluster of islands off Panama’s coast to diving to one of the world’s best underwater wonderlands in Papua New Guinea, we share our selection of travel experiences not be missed. Then head to Morocco for Gnawa Festival, discover the delights of the nightlife in Glasgow and after all of that check in for a little R&R at an eco-lodge in Far North Queensland.

The journey is just as important as the destination, right? In issue 26 we share six incredible train trips that offer a far more interesting voyage than your average flight. We’ll also take you along the infamous Headhunters’ Trail in Sarawak, on an adventure on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, and introduce you to the locals of the Andaman Archipelago. Catch up with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, take to Canada’s Kicking Horse Mountain on a snowmobile and sleep in four weird but wonderful hotels.

Whatever type of destination tickles your fancy, we’ve got it covered. Discover an almost untouched Thai island, explore the canyons of northern Oman and pull on your party pants for a night out in London. Munch on sizzling treats in the Philippines, go far from Santorini in Greece and laze on the beaches of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil’s answer to the Galapagos. Plus you’ll learn about Tuvan throat singing, how to control the depth of field in your travel snaps, raise a glass to Dublin’s and much, much more.

When visiting a country, travellers often flock to the big-name cities in droves. While these places are absolutely worth visiting, some of the lesser-known cities are just as exciting. Find out where they are in issue 24. Plus, uncover paradise on an island holiday in the Philippines, tip your hat for Canada’s cowboy capital, and uncover a secret spot in Vanuatu. Slurp down sangria in Barcelona’s best bars, learn how to take fab snaps on your next road trip, get your toes tapping at a festival in Mali and much, much more.

There’s more to do in a tropical destination than flop on the beach. In this issue we share our favourite hot-weather adventures that have a bit more oomph. Visit the Peruvian city of Cusco, set your sights on Eastern Europe during a trip to Slovenia, gorge on seafood in the Cook Islands, enter a world of colour – and noise – at India’s Sonepur festival and take to the waterways of Papua New Guinea. Plus, you’ll brush up on your photography skills, take a journey through Bob Dylan’s America and so much more.

Imagine swimming with a 12-metre-long whale shark in the Philippines, living the high life in a luxurious resort in the Middle East or partying hard at Hogmanay. Or maybe you’d prefer to explore Colombia’s Caribbean city of Cartagena? We’ve packed issue 22 full of features to appeal to every travel taste. Cycle France’s northwest coast, meet the matriarchal tribe living in China, eat your fill of dumplings in Hong Kong and much, much more.

Let it snow! In issue 21 we ski around the globe with features from the slopes of Canada, Austria, Korea and Iran. Once you’re ready to defrost head into Sabah’s steamy jungle, go turtle hunting in Australia’s northwest and meet the locals in Panama’s rainforest. Plus, you’ll get the lowdown on South Africa’s famous neighbourhood of Soweto, eat your way through Istanbul, learn how (and why) to shoot in raw on your digital camera and so much more.

Saddle up for a Kenyan experience that’s far more exciting than a 4WD safari and join the adrenaline trail in Gunma, Japan’s answer to New Zealand’s Queenstown. Delve into the jungle of Indonesian Borneo, meet the ocean people of Papua New Guinea and search for the elusive Arabian leopard on an expedition in Oman. Then get our photography expert’s tips on how to return home without losing your camera, hit up a detox retreat in La La Land and get a dose of craic on a hunt for live music in Ireland.