DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE

This month’s National Geographic Traveller (UK) cover story focuses on the Caribbean, with a selection of 14 of the most engaging islands, where memorable adventures amid natural wonders await. From climbing the volcanoes of Dominica and snorkelling the pristine reefs of Bonaire to discovering the rums of Martinique and the colourful street art of Curaçao, this is a region that excels in the wild and the unexpected.

Travel Writing Competition 2021: The winners and finalists are revealed.
Denmark: Discover stories, seaweed and a smorgasbord of slow-travel tours in the bucolic nation’s eastern islands.
Cyprus: Explore the island’s western fringes — a wild, mythical antidote to the sunkissed resorts of the south.
Bhutan: Amid the peaks of the Himalayas, the Paro Tshechu festival is as soul-stirring as the landscape.
Liverpool: Long shaped by immigration, the city beside the Mersey is no stranger to the tides of change.
Nairobi: Linger longer in the Kenyan capital to discover modern galleries and a buzzing bar scene.
Madeira: Lush flora and thrilling adventures on the volcanic Portuguese isle.
Tasmania: An appreciation for both land and produce runs deep in Australia’s island state.
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