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Asia's Best Beaches - with extra thrills There are loads of lovely places to flop on the sand - but where's the fun in that? Discover our pick of the 22 best South-East Asian beaches that offer a bucket load of adventure including: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and more... Explore Yosemite We show you how to celebrate this Californian National Park turning 125 in style - using catered camping in the beautiful backcountry Bryson on Britain Read our exclusive extract from Bill Bryson's brand new travel book – The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island - and catch our interview with the man himself Amazon Join us as we head for the biodiversity of Brazil to discover the food, the people and the wildlife that are connected by this great river Iran With travel restrictions easing there's never been a better time to discover travel's hottest new destination PLUS: Booking Air BnB? Read this first; first 24 hours in Sao Paulo; take a short break to the Isle of Skye; Gran Canaria away from the holiday resorts; and much, much more...

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What we cover… • Established in 1993, Wanderlust is the UK’s longest-running travel- media brand and the #1 Consumer Travel Magazine in the UK

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Who is the Wanderlust Traveller? • We’ve often met you at events and shows, but through our Reader Survey, we set out to understand what we all share in common. Meet the typical Wanderlust traveller…

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#wanderlustmag • You’ve been sending us images of your latest trips and favourite adventures – tag us at #wanderlustmag on Instagram, or email them to us at fromtheroad@wanderlustmagazine.com

journal • The latest travel news, plus embracing the Prairie State, African safari stays, top trips for 2025, and more…

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What’s New • All the latest flights, exhibitions and stays, plus new finds, travelling solo and how to see Spain by train

Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St Patrick’s Day) • First observed in the 10th century to mark the death of the patron saint of Ireland, the modern version of St Patrick’s Day (17 March) is now a much broader, livelier celebration of the Irish diaspora and culture.

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French cathedrals • The historic Notre-Dame in Paris has finally reopened, but where else in France can you see great Gothic cathedrals?

The winners • Once again, you voted in your tens of thousands. Now the results are in, it’s time to see who triumphed at this year’s Reader Travel Awards

Read this! • The shortlists for this year’s Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards reveal some modern classics and familiar faces

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Viking Award for Fiction with a Sense of Place:

Carinthia, Austria • Known for its pristine lakes and dramatic mountain landscapes, Carinthia offers a unique blend of outdoor adventures, cultural heritage and winter charm. Tom Bennedik reports back from Austria’s Alpine wonderland

Illinois, USA • There’s more to the Prairie State than Chicago’s high rises and deep-dish pizzas, discovers Rashmi Narayan

YOUR LETTERS

Breathing easier • The effects of climate change don’t stop at the environment, as travellers with allergic disorders are discovering, writes Dr Glenis Scadding

A greener Germany • From hay hotels to free public transport, Germany’s cities, towns, villages and stays are adopting a more sustainable path. Andrew Eames looks at how you can follow their lead

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Exciting new trips for 2025 • From swimming with manta rays to overlanding across Africa, we pick some of the stand-out trips for the year ahead. Visit wanderlustmag.com for the full...