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National Geographic Traveller – July/Aug 2024

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National Geographic Traveller Magazine (June 11, 2024): The July/August 2024 issue features a look beyond California’s vineyards and glacier-carved national parks to savour its tranquil coast, home to laid-back surf resorts and wave-lashed islands harbouring wildlife found nowhere else on Earth with the Jul/Aug 2024 issue. Plus, high-octane thrills in the deserts and mountains of Ras Al Khaimah and a slow journey along ancient trails in Cape Verde’s elemental hiking country.

Also inside this issue:

Ras Al Khaimah: The Emirate state of mountains, deserts and coastline is now emerging as an adventure hub 
Cape Verde: The West African archipelago is prime hiking country, with ancient trails running through farms and mountains
Slovakia: The past is felt with every step in the central region of Horehronie, home to lush valleys and a diverse folk culture 
Peru: Unforgettable itineraries through which to discover the nation’s cuisine, culture and complex history 
Barcelona: There’s always time for one more cocktail on streets peppered with clandestine speakeasies 
Hamburg: Wedded to the water, Germany’s ‘gateway to the world’ has long welcomed the tides of change  
Danish Lakes:Dive into the waters around Silkeborg, where wild swimming spots mingle with fairytale forests 
South Devon: Award-winning wines, local rums and stellar farm shops in the south west 
Rome: Savour the Eternal City with a stay that incorporates its rich history, from secluded boutiques to grand palazzi

Plus, The return of Liguria’s much-loved Via dell’Amore; Ireland’s new national park; the story of Belgian cuisine; Tartu’s best hotels; a salsa-lovers guide to Cali, Colombia; Alpine thrills in Austria; a UK break in North Staffordshire; books for the summer months and kit for family trips to the coast. 

We talk with author Sophie Yeo on the legacy of ice fishing in the Finnish wilderness, and ranger Edward Ndiritu on the future of anti-poaching in central Kenya. In our Ask the Experts section, the experts give advice on planning a food tour in Malaysia, low-impact French hiking holidays and more. The Info peeks behind the curtain of the Edinburgh Fringe, while Hot Topic explores the state of travel in Cyprus 50 years since its division. After a look at the winning images of this year’s Photo Competition, photographer Ulf Svane discusses distilling the magic of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival for our June issue in How I got the shot.

Africa Travel: The Top Ten Places To Visit In Namibia

Ryan Shirley Films (June 9, 2024): Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. It is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population.

The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan draws game including rhinos and giraffes.

Travel: An Inside Tour Of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

DW Euromaxx (June 8, 2024): The Grand Bazaar is a must-see for visitors to the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. The market, Kapalı Çarşı in Turkish, is one of the oldest bazaars in the world and the largest in Europe.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:33 What is special about the Grand Bazaar? 01:30 What is sold in the Grand Bazaar? 02:31 What is the story of the Grand Bazaar? 03:51 How many people visit the Grand Bazaar? 04:08 What is a fun fact about the Grand Bazaar? 04:57 How do you bargain in the Grand Bazaar?

In our new episode of “Epic Record Setters,” we answer the most frequently googled questions about the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.

#GrandBazaar #Bazaar #Istanbul

Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – June 2024

Smithsonian Magazine (June 1 , 2024) – The latest issue features ‘Inside Earth’s Newest Caves’ – Clues about early life emerge from Iceland’s active volcanoes…

Journey Into the Fiery Depths of Earth’s Youngest Caves

What Iceland’s volcanoes are revealing about early life on our planetand’s volcanoes are revealing about early life on our planet

This Doctor Pioneered Counting Calories a Century Ago, and We’re Still Dealing With the Consequences

When Lulu Hunt Peters brought Americans a new method for weighing their dinner options, she launched a century of diet fads that left us hungry for a better way to keep our bodies strong and healthy

European Journeys: A Tour Of The Rhine River

DW Travel (May 26, 2024): A trip alone along the Rhine, one of Europe’s longest rivers, featuring wild waterfalls, romantic castles and palaces, and the many legends about the river, like the Loreley. Wine regions, half-timbered houses and big cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf lie on the shores of the Rhine

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Source in Graubünden, Switzerland 00:34 Lake Constance, Germany, Lindau, Mainau island, Meersburg, Constance 01:21 Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, Switzerland 01:48 Basel, Switzerland 02:00 Strasbourg, France 02:34 Speyer, Germany 02:43 Ludwigshafen and Mannheim 03:05 Worms 03:27 Mainz 03:55 Upper Middle Rhine Valley 05:45 Koblenz 05:59 Bonn 06:26 Drachenburg Castle 06:42 Cologne 07:00 Düsseldorf 07:16 Netherlands, Rotterdam

Culture & Cities: What Its Like To Live In Amsterdam

DW Euromaxx (May 25, 2024): Beyond Amsterdam’s famed canals, bikes, coffee shops, and the Red-Light District lies a deeper narrative of what it’s like to grow up and be young in the Dutch capital.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:30 Living arrangements 01:56 Education 03:11 Heritage 04:24 Social life & hobbies 05:39 Legal milestones 06:55 Red-Light District 07:25 The pros and cons of living in Amsterdam

Meet Cosmo, a 19-year-old student and native Amsterdammer, as he shares his perspective on life in the city: how he spends his free time, gets around, and how Amsterdam has shaped him. #Amsterdam #Netherlands #YoungEuropeans

National Geographic Magazine – June 2024

June 2024 Issue

National Geographic Magazine (May 15, 2024) The new issue features ‘Stress’ – What we’re learning about the way stress affects us. And how we can minimize the damage.

Can scientists ‘solve’ stress? They’re trying.

Three young girls eat bowls of cereal at the dining table as their mother and father stand distracted in the back of a cluttered kitchen.

From cardiovascular disease and obesity to a weakened immune system, the side effects of stress can be life-altering. But there may be a way to prevent those outcomes.

ByYudhijit Bhattacharjee

Does meditation actually work? Here’s what the science says.

Research is finally catching up to the idea that meditation—which has been practiced for millennia—also provides many health benefits, including managing stress and anxiety.

Travel Tour: Exploring The Best Of Florence, Italy

DW Travel (May 10, 2024): Florence, in Italy, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Yet unsurprisingly, this Tuscan gem is often very crowded. Florence insider Sarah Hucal shows you her favorite spots, how to eat like a local and how to avoid spending your day in lines.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Florence Cathedral 01:20 Old Town, the Medici 02:07 Piazza della Signoria, meet Fulvio de Bonis from Imago Artis Travel (@imagoartistravel4292 ) 03:28 Ponte Vecchio 04:00 Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia, the statue of David 05:36 Oltrarno district 06:15 L’Ippogrifo etching atelier 07:33 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato with Trio Chitarristico Fiorentino 08:39 Dinner at Trattoria Enzo & Piero, meeting author Kacie Rose (@kacierose )

Travel Tour: Strasbourg – “Instagram Vs Reality”

DW Travel (May 5, 2024): On Instagram, Strasbourg’s old town with its timber-framed houses and impressive cathedral looks simply magical. But is the city in the east of France really that fantastic? We went there to find out – come with us to Strasbourg!

#strasbourg#alsace#france