National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Portugal’s Eastern Algarve draws me back time after time with its incredible food, beaches and sunsets. The market in the old fishing town of Olhão is one of the best in the world and almost all of the produce is caught, dug or picked locally. ALGARV

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If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we live in times where little is certain. However, it seems trips are finally within our grasp and, with some caveats, even destinations further afield are once again on the horizon. So, this issue w

The custom of hanami — enjoying the transient beauty of flowers — is an established part of culture in Japan. In spring, the country’s parks and gardens are places of pilgrimage for those seeking to bask in the beauty of cherry blossom, and as we lim

Number of trees planted to help restore Scotland’s native Caledonian forest by Trees for Life, part-aided by an active base of volunteers, including those on the charity’s regular conservation weeks. treesforlife.org.uk Area of new woodland that must

Start in the south, where the first notable landmark on the route is Gutenberg Castle, looming large over the town of Balzers from its hilltop perch. The romantic-style, white-stone fortress was built in the 13th century as a private abode for wealth

This cosy neighbourhood restaurant by Victoria Park specialises in seasonal veg dishes that share the spotlight with carefully sourced meat and fish. The menu is complemented by natural wines. nookcardiff.co.uk From homemade pub snacks and hearty sha

Nick Hunt explores Europe’s unexpected landscapes, from a patch of Arctic tundra in Scotland to a primeval forest in Poland and Belarus. (John Murray Press, RRP: £16.99) The debut children’s book from conservationist author Isabella Tree charms young

After a surge in interest in trail running in 2020, Garmin has introduced this smartwatch, that delivers specialised features in spades: a solar-charging lens for enhanced battery life (up to 80 hours in GPS mode), precise GPS even in remote location

These cushioned trail runners are flexible yet stable and sturdy, with enhanced grip for rocky terrain or wet surfaces and a foam midsole for lightweight comfort. RRP: £120. merrell.com They’re supportive, lightweight, and have enhanced foam cushioni

Istria has a growing reputation for top-level cuisine. Its high standards are best savoured at this little spot, semi-hidden in the fishing village of Volosko, near Opatija, where sweet slivers of scampi carpaccio are paired with local wines. plavipo

Croatia’s wine industry has been growing in stature for a number of years, with Istria playing its part. This respected producer, located up at Momjan in the north of the peninsula, is open for tasting sessions. kozlovic.hr Istria’s fertile soil is w

Travelling by train is simple, setting off from London in the morning and arriving the following afternoon, with a night spent in Munich. eurostar.com raileurope.com EasyJet has daily flights from Stansted to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport; British Ai

The number of stones remaining at Stonehenge; it originally featured over 160 bluestones and sarsen stones The weight of the average sarsen stone. The smaller bluestones, meanwhile, weigh between two and five tons each In 2020, archaeologists found w

Greece has formed, as of 1 April, a ‘vaccine bubble’ with Israel and Cyprus, where vaccinated travellers will be able to move between the countries without having to quarantine. The archipelago is set to become one of the first places in Spain to tri

This network of ancient trails dives into the remote, densely forested, shrine-topped mountains of the Kii Peninsula, Japan’s spiritual heartland. A 1,200-mile route connecting Canterbury to Rome via France, the Swiss Alps and the Italian Apennines,