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National Geographic TravellerÌý(UK) is turning its gaze northwards. Over the last few years, the number of travellers considering so-called ‘coolcations’ has surged dramatically, with global travel network Virtuoso reporting a 44% increase in bookings to more northerly destinations such as Iceland, Canada and, of course, Norway. But the latter’s appeal lies beyond its pleasant summer temperatures. Teetering on the northeastern edge of Europe, the Scandinavian nation is one big outdoor adventure, with the summer months promising kayaking excursions between islands, hikes over mountains carpeted with wildflowers and cabin stays in forests filled with cloudberries and chanterelle mushrooms.ÌýÌý

This month’s issue explores Norway from top to bottom, from the art-filled streets of Oslo’s Grünerløkka district to the wild archipelago of VesterÃ¥len and the region of Sunnmøre, where a new generation of Norwegians are keeping ancestral foraging and farming techniques alive. Readers can uncover all this and more in the May issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), available now.  

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• µþ´Ç±ô¾±±¹¾±²¹:ÌýMeet the Indigenous Aymara women leading climbs in the mountains of the Andean PlateauÌý
• Crete: Tasting the cuisine of Greece’s largest island, the European Region of Gastronomy for 2026Ìý
• Egypt:ÌýIn the desert mountains of the country’s east, gardens have sustained life for centuriesÌý
• São Tomé & Príncipe:ÌýLives are tethered to the tides on these Atlantic islandsÌý
• ²Ñ±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð°ù°ù²¹²Ô±ð²¹²Ô:ÌýWe round up six of the best islands to consider for a family tripÌý
• ¶Ù±ð±ô³ó¾±:ÌýIn India’s capital, the legacy of the Mughal Empire lives on in monuments and green spacesÌý
• Isles of Scilly:ÌýThe subtropical Cornish archipelago where honesty boxes are more common than carsÌý
• Brussels:ÌýSearching the city for the best take on waffles, the crispiest of Belgian street foodsÌý
• °ä³ó¾±³¦²¹²µ´Ç:ÌýThe best sleeps in the Windy City, from warehouse conversions to heritage hotelsÌý
• ²Ñ±ð±ô²ú´Ç³Ü°ù²Ô±ð:ÌýDivided by theÌýYarraÌýRiver, each side of this Australian city has its own unique characterÌý

The Edit: Madeira’s beloved hiking trail welcomes walkers back; the best openings, new experiences and book releases on our radar; an outdoorsy trip in Tavira, Portugal, gateway to the Ria Formosa Natural Park; kitchen gardens take centre stage at these food-focused hotels; the best bites in Florence, according to a local chef; an active weekend in the hills of Carmarthenshire; a First Nations-run hotel in Canada’s Quebec City; hillside parks and striking art in Prague; and the rise of Irish seaweed bathing.  

Special Interest: Daniel Stables meets the firewalkers of Tokyo 

In Focus: Catch up on all the latest from the world of travel photography  

Expert Traveller: As the nation unveils visa-free travel, China is our One to Watch this month; The Lowdown explores how zoos are upping their conservation game; Kit List returns with the best buys for baby’s first adventure; The Story Behind delves into the history of Highland bagpipes; How To serves up tips for protecting your money on your travels; and Great Little Place sees National Geographic Traveller (UK) staff and readers pick their favourite haunts around the world. Finally, comedian Phil Wang shares the joys of laksa (and Newcastle) in My Travels. 

PLUS: Win a five-night glamping stay in Somerset with Lantern & Larks:  

For a 26-page digital sample of the May issue, visit:  

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has a cover price of £6.25, is available via subscription and on newsstands and is published 10 times a year. Find out more at  

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