National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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A NEW LEAF • Autumn ushers in an array of openings, from a remote Himalayan lodge to a cultural space dedicated to one of America’s greatest sculptors

Going walkabout • THE NORTHERN TERRITORY GEARS UP FOR NEW EXPERIENCES ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ULURU’S RETURN TO ITS TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS

WATERWORLD • A windswept Swedish archipelago has been made the Nordic nation’s 31st national park, shining a spotlight on the east coast’s Baltic sealife

A TASTE OF The Hebrides • IN THE SCOTTISH ARCHIPELAGO, FARM FLAVOURS AND SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES ABOUND

WINE IN ALENTEJO • Portugal’s largest agricultural region has been reviving its winemaking traditions and now offers experiences to rival those of the Douro Valley

CAEN • Marking its 1,000th anniversary this year, the Normandy city takes pride in its medieval roots — come for chateau tours and classic brasseries

Chart a new course • AS OFF-SEASON TRAVEL BECOMES MORE POPULAR, OCTOBER IS AN INCREASINGLY ATTRACTIVE MONTH FOR BIG FAMILY ADVENTURES

NORTH SOMERSET • OCTOBER IS APPLE HARVEST SEASON, BUT CIDER IS JUST ONE REASON TO VISIT THIS CENTRE OF RURAL CREATIVITY THAT PRODUCES SOME OF THE UK’S FINEST FOOD

Spooky season • GEAR UP FOR AUTUMN WITH THESE CHILLING TALES OF HAUNTED HOUSES, RIVER SPIRITS AND A ONE-EYED TROLL

TRAVEL FITNESS • Whether you want to stay active while on the move or ease the stresses of travel, here’s everything to help you exercise and keep limber on your next trip

Monisha Rajesh • A VINTAGE TRAIN TRIP THROUGH ITALY INSPIRES NOSTALGIA FOR JOURNEYS PAST AND REKINDLES RELATIONSHIPS FOR A BOLD NEW FUTURE

A COUNTRY HOUSE ESCAPE IN NORTH WALES • The winner and their guest will enjoy a three-night stay in Eryri National Park’s Penmaenuchaf hotel

Julie Church • THE KENYAN CONSERVATIONIST’S ‘SEA SAFARIS’ COMBINE SCIENCE WITH TRAVEL, OFFERING THE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN OCEAN PROTECTION

A FAMILY TRIP TO GALVESTON • This coastal destination in Texas is well suited to parents who want to combine a warm-weather escape with educational experiences.

TOP STORIES • Here’s what you’ve been enjoying on the website this month

EXPLORE AZERBAIJAN’S WINE HISTORY • THE COUNTRY’S RELATIONSHIP WITH WINE IS A LOVE AFFAIR MARKED WITH CRUEL AND SURPRISING TWISTS.

NORTHERN BAVARIA • Explore the city of Nuremberg and the surrounding region of Franconia, a little-known part of the German state home to medieval towns, storied museums and a unique beer tradition.

BELGRADE • With its first Michelin star and a strong culture of slow food, the Serbian capital is transforming its culinary reputation and revitalising traditional Balkan cooking by embracing old-world methods

MANHATTAN • Bookended by Central Park to the north and The Battery historic park to the south, the districts of Midtown and Lower Manhattan contain much of the city that visitors want to experience. There are the New York icons — the Empire State Building, Broadway, Grand Central — made familiar through their appearances on screen over the decades. And there are the smaller details that take up just as much space in the memory: the hot dog sellers on street corners, the blaring horns of yellow taxis and the buskers stopping passersby in their tracks. The hotels reflect this diversity, too, from grand dames to quirky boutiques, each...