National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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National Geographic Traveller

Welcome

Swimming in the Seine • Following a successful launch last year, bathing spots along the Parisian river are set to open to the public again this summer

All eyes on puffin cam • Bird-lovers can ditch the binoculars this summer thanks to the National Trust’s live stream from Northumberland’s Farne Islands. After 250,000 viewers tuned in last year, ‘puffin cam’ has returned to witness thousands of seabirds descending for the breeding season. June and July are the best months to see roosting puffins with their chicks. nationaltrust.org.uk

Offbeat festivals • From ancient culture in Mongolia to mushroom love in the US, there are plenty of unique celebrations to join this summer

Literature in Kraków • Poland’s cultural capital is a joy for book-loving visitors, with links to big literary names from the 20th century and a thriving independent bookshop scene

Sydney, Australia • Chef Josh Niland discusses the best coffee in Sydney and where to go for a fantastic breakfast

Lake District National Park • July marks the 160th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth — and the wild Cumbrian landscapes the author loved and helped conserve are still a key attraction for visitors to the region

Surf in Scotland’s capital • At this unique resort, spend mornings mastering the breaks and afternoons wandering cobblestone streets around Edinburgh Castle

A three-night stay in Mayfair • The winner and their guest will stay at one of London’s most lavish five-stars, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, right in the heart of the capital

Nashville • Summer in Music City means Indian-spice lattes and mooching in the sunshine at farmers’ markets, then natural wine and bluegrass jam sessions come nightfall

The Dutch ritual of ‘dusking’ • The art of embracing the arrival of darkness was once an everyday practice in the Netherlands — now, it’s being revived by a new generation

A bird in the hand • The bush-dwelling penguins of New Zealand’s South Island offer Jamie Lafferty an insight into the species’ evolution and migration across the seas

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2026 • Celebrating its 13th year, our annual competition showcases the best travel photography — we reveal the winners and finalists across eight categories

South Korea BY TRAIN • In this East Asian nation of glittering urban skylines, mountain trails and folk villages, the extension of the high-speed rail network is opening up new travel possibilities. Hop aboard for a journey from Seoul to Busan, exploring millennia-old capitals, eccentric art museums and gastronomic hotspots

Seoul: K-hiking & the city • In South Korea’s capital, a crown of forested mountains and centuries-old battlements are often populated by local hikers — and travellers can join them

Gangneung: A taste for tofu • In this breezy beach town, there’s only one thing that will do for lunch, and that’s sundubu jjigae — a special tofu stew that’s been eaten here for centuries

Gyeongju: Gateway to an ancient kingdom • Two thousand years ago, this southern city was considered to be the centre of Korean culture. Today, echoes of its golden age still survive — from mysterious monuments to unique martial arts

Busan: Creativity in Korea’s second city • In former slums such as Gamcheon, emerging...