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National Geographic – May 2025 ‘Traveller’

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER MAGAZINE (April 3, 2025): The May 2025 issue features Rocky Mountain hikes, railway journeys across bear country, sea-kayaking excursions through whale-churned waters — embrace the call of the wild with our latest issue.

Lanzarote: The Spanish island’s volcanic landscapes are beloved by artists, winemakers and hikers
Sierra Leone: Stunningly biodiverse, the West African nation is finally opening up to travellers
Brazil:In search of jaguars on the meandering waterways of the Brazilian Pantanal
The Alps: Classic itineraries taking in the mountain range’s forests and fast-flowing streams
Bangkok: Find peace away from the crowds in Thailand’s storied capital
Panama City: The sparkling high-rises of this Central American metropolis conceal a fascinating history
River Shannon: Village pubs and flower-filled meadows pepper this Irish waterway
Portland, Maine: Innovative farmers are driving this coastal hub’s dining scene
Lisbon: From pilgrims to party people, the Portuguese capital has stays for all types of visitor 

Exploration, History, Magazines, Photography, Travel

National Geographic Magazine – January 2025

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National Geographic (December 16, 2024): The latest issue features….

Finding The Endurance

On the hunt for Shackleton’s lost ship

The Ancient Art of Tea

A journey to the mountain forests of China

Saving New Zealand’s Birds

Inside one of the world’s boldest conservation plans

Secrets of Arctic Caves

Searching for climate clues in Greenland

Magazines, Photography, Travel, Views, Wilderness

National Geographic Magazine – December 2024

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December 2024 Issue

National Geographic Magazine (December 19, 2024) – The new issue features

Pictures of the Year 2024

National Geographic photographers ventured to places far and wide to capture the year’s most fascinating images.

Taking the Plunge

Atka Bay, Antarctica

A young emperor penguin jumps off a 50-foot cliff for its first swim. The species normally breeds on low-lying sea ice, but some colonies have been found on higher and more permanent ice shelves, behavior likely to become increasingly common with climate change. Left by their parents a month earlier, the chicks must fend for themselves and find food by hunting in the sea.

Photograph by Bertie Gregory

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Bertie’s incredible footage from Antarctica appears in Secrets of the Penguins, premiering April 2025 on National Geographic and Disney+.

Culture, Magazines, Photography, Previews, Reviews, Travel

National Geographic Traveller – December 2024

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National Geographic Traveller Magazine (November 15, 2024): The latest issue features a Canadian wilderness governed by its Indigenous inhabitants; a vibrant Mexican city where mariachi music reigns supreme; and a remote corner of New Zealand where the rare kiwi bird is making a comeback — uncover unmissable travel destinations for the year ahead.

We searched the planet for the world’s best hotels. Here are our picks.

From a jungle treehouse in Mexico to a California-inspired sun ranch in Australia, these are the best new and improved hotels, according to National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s annual Hotel Awards.

Could this be Europe’s best hut-to-hut hiking trail?

On the northwest border of Slovenia is a mountain range as dramatic as it is accessible, offering hut-to-hut hiking on multi-day adventures — with plenty of hearty food and local tales to sustain the journey.

What it’s like to travel along the West Coast on a train

One of the most beautiful train journeys in the US, the Coast Starlight’s route unspools along the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles via Sacramento to Seattle. With miles of coastline, towering mountain ranges and glistening cityscapes, this is the ultimate American slow travel experience.

Business, History, Photography, Reviews, Videos

Photography: How Kodak Invented The ‘Snapshot’

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Vox (September 20, 2024): In 1888, Eastman Kodak patented roll film, and the company’s business model of selling film, and then processing and printing the photos taken on that film for their consumers, made photography available to the masses for the first time.

Before the Kodak No. 1 box camera debuted, photography was a complicated process involving chemistry and expertise on big, bulky equipment. When Kodak introduced the Brownie and sold it for a dollar in 1900, photography went fully mainstream. The company dominated the film sales and development market during the 20th century and successfully marketed its automatic cameras as crucial to capturing fleeting moments — at home and on vacation.

But digital camera sales began to outpace film camera sales in the early 2000s, and Kodak failed to keep up. They filed for bankruptcy in 2012 but do still exist and sell film, albeit to a much smaller market.

Culture, Magazines, Photography, Stories, Tourism, Travel

France Today Magazine – October/November 2024

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France Today Magazine (September 20, 2024): Our Great Destinations feature, which sees Caroline Mills explore the western section of the sprawling Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, includes both household names (Bordeaux, Cognac) and hidden gems (Le Train de la Rhune tourist train!).

Magazines, Photography, Travel, Views, Wilderness

National Geographic Magazine – October 2024

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October 2024 Issue

National Geographic Magazine (September 19, 2024) – The new issue features ‘AMAZON’ – Mysterious. Majestic. Mortal. A Remarkable Journey to one of the Most Important Places on Earth….

A one-of-a-kind journey into the Amazon

Trek to the Amazon’s steep mountain origins

Follow the hidden trails of elusive Andean bears

Swim with golden fish in the hidden headwaters

Feel the river’s power where it meets the sea

Culture, Magazines, Photography, Previews, Reviews, Travel

National Geographic Traveller (October 2024)

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National Geographic Traveller Magazine (September 6, 2024): The October 2024 issue features hurling oranges in Ivrea to sipping coffee in Trieste, October’s cover story explores local life in Italy’s less-visited corners. Plus, the rangers of New Mexico, the landscapes of County Clare and more.

Also inside this issue:

Bali: A long-distance hike through the Indonesian island’s forested interior
Ireland: Exploring the ancient landscapes of the Burren, County Clare
New Mexico: Meet the rangers protecting the US state’s wealth of parks and monuments
Morocco: Itineraries to experience the country’s bohemian cities, desert villages and more
Athens: A layer cake of ancient and modern, the Greek capital overflows with intrigue
Oxford: Rambling gardens and cosy bookshops in England’s ‘city of dreaming spires’
Cascais: Historic mansions, museums and moreish seafood on the Portuguese Riviera 
Ticino: Mediterranean and Alpine cuisines intermingle in this southerly Swiss canton 
Jamaica: The island’s best hotels, from secluded mountain cabins to intimate beachside escapes 

Adventure, Arts, Photography, Travel, Videos, Views

Photography: Shooting At Dinorwic Quarry In Wales

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Kyle McDougall (August 19, 2024): I’m back at Dinorwic Quarry, with the large format camera, for a day of exploring and shooting.

Dinorwic quarry is a large former slate quarry, now home to the Welsh National Slate Museum, located between the villages of Llanberis and Dinorwig in Wales. At its height at the start of the 20th century, it was the second largest slate quarry in Wales, after the neighbouring Penrhyn quarry near Bethesda.