Traveller Magazine: Past Issues

With spring finally here, our writers and photographers have taken to the waterways of the world, going to school with the gondoliers of Venice, drifting among the wildlife of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and joining an expedition to Australia’s Kimberley coast. We also spend time in great destinations born from their positions on ancient maritime trading routes – Hoi An, Singapore and Istanbul – and flit between the Danish Riviera, the island delights of St Kitts, and pretty Omey off the western edge of Ireland’s Connemara.

Away from the waves, there are some unexpected delights, from the exciting food scene in Birmingham, Alabama to fine wines in Azerbaijan. There’s food for thought too, with TV zoologist Megan McCubbin discussing the importance of wildlife conservation; Anthony Sattin’s fine piece on the nomadic way of life; and some stunning Aboriginal art. We also step inside a collection of Portugal’s historic pousada hotels, all works of art in themselves, but also perfectly placed to explore some of the country’s finest attractions. 

Features

Dream On: Vietnam
Simon Urwin explores the timeless trading port of Hoi An

Portrait of a City: Istanbul
Nick Maes surveys birds, bazaars and the Bosphorus

Visions: Ireland
Emma Willsteed is captivated by the coast of Connemara

Eyewitness: Singapore
Jonathan and Angela Scott rue the demise of the Marsh Pride

Eyewitness: Denmark
Jonathan Lorie sets out from Copenhagen to bask in the Danish Riviera

Eyewitness: Australia
James Litston takes an enthralling expedition cruise out of Kimberley

Visions: Venice
Kevin Pilley gets to grips with the guild of gondoliers

Wildlife Watch: Botswana
Jonathan and Angela Scott delight in the Okavango Delta

Eyewitness: Saint Kitts
James Litston samples sustainable luxury on the paradise island

Opinion

Guest: Megan McCubbin
Mark Reynolds admires the TV zoologist’s dogged commitment to wildlife

Five Places That Changed My Life
Nick Hunt’s remarkable refuges

News & Reviews

Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents

A Moveable Feast: Alabama
Simon Urwin tastes the burgeoning food scene of Birmingham

Wine: Azerbaijan
Simon Urwin discovers the boutique wineries of Baku

Hotels: Portugal
Palatial places to stay in Amares, Faro and Porto

Art of Travel: Australia
Remembering influential Aboriginal artist Barbara Weir

Bookshelf
New releases to inspire and inform

In our autumn issue of Traveller, we’ve roamed far and wide to bring you the very latest from the world of travel. Taking to the rails, we board the Ghan for a journey of luxury and intrigue across the Australian Outback. There’s also a voyage of a lifetime on the legendary Queen Mary 2 – the world’s only transatlantic liner.

More rugged adventures await on Denmark’s North Sea Coast and a sunny sojourn on a Greek island. There’s trekking in Bolivia, a drive along Mexico’s coastal route, paddling along the Orinoco in Venezuela and fishing boat forays amidst the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil’s version of the Galápagos. We’ll also whisk you away for a stay on a slightly surreal Vietnamese island, and our Honorary President Jonathan Scott provides a hard-hitting piece on lions.

Elsewhere, you’ll discover some splendid architecture and a sumptuous piece on Valencia, sampling its culinary delights, while our regular feast feature reveals Parsi food and rich historical detail.

Features

Dream on: Georgia
Simon Urwin explores the religious heartland of Mtskheta

Portrait of a City: Valencia
Simon Urwin relishes the riches of Spain’s third city

Eyewitness: Vietnam
Guy Everton samples island life among Phú Quô´c Ridgebacks

Wildlife Watch: Africa
Jonathan and Angela Scott rue the demise of the Marsh Pride

Visions: Greece
Jennifer Barclay heads to the wilds of north Karpathos to spend a summer

Eyewitness: Scandinavia
Dorthe Nors revisits out-of-season Skagen and the northern spit of Denmark

Eyewitness: South and Central America
Off the beaten track in Bolivia, Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil

Opinion

Guest: Barnaby Rogerson
Celebrating 40 years of Eland and on the road again with Don McCullin

Dream on: Budapest
Simon Urwin admires Hungary’s iconic parliament building

Five Places That Changed My Life
Ella Harvey’s inspirations across Asia and Africa 

News & Reviews

Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents

Cruise: Queen Mary 2
Nick Maes goes for broke on board Cunard’s esteemed flagship

Inside Track: The Ghan
Monisha Rajesh cuts through Australia’s Red Centre

Hotels
Destination Sardinia, Puglia and Punta Ala

A Moveable Feast: Farokh Talati
‘Good thoughts, good words and good deeds’ at the heart of Parsi cuisine and culture

Art of Travel: East Africa
Jonathan and Angela Scott’s safari colouring book

Bookshelf
Must-read new releases on travel and nature

Welcome to the latest issue of Traveller, the first issue of 2022 and the first since the world really opened its doors again. This time, we’ve taken the chance to roam further afield, from the mountains of Nepal to the Great Barrier Reef in all its technicolour glory. You’ll find inspiration in the icy reaches of Antarctica, meet the surreal animals of the Galápagos, climb mountains in Vietnam and hike through idyllic islands in the Seychelles, all through the eyes of our talented writers.

Taking to the rails, we traverse South Africa aboard Rovos Rail, one of the world’s most iconic trains, and take to the waves with Seabourn, both offering luxury in abundance. Further indulgence can be found in fabulous hotels in Mauritius, Rwanda and Scandinavia. And, there’s culture to delight in too, from Porto to Nashville to Stockholm, and in our odes to Venice and the curious hoopoe.  

Features

Visions: Stockholm
Simon Urwin is enchanted by the city's historic heart

Visions: Nepal
Ruth Cox travels back in time

Portrait of a City: Nashville
Simon Urwin enjoys the soundtrack of the city

Eyewitness: Australia
James Litston whisks away to the Whitsundays

Visions: Porto
Simon Urwin celebrates the city’s ceramic facades

Eyewitness: Patagonia
Alexander Robinson prays for a storm at Cape Horn

Eyewitness: Vietnam
Guy Everton treks Pù Luông Nature Reserve

Wildlife Watch: Galapagos
Jonathan and Angela Scott explore an enchanted land

Visions: Greece
The idyllic Ionian island of Corfu

Eyewitness: Seychelles
Kevin Pilley takes a hike in paradise  

Opinion

Guest: Dave Brosha
The Antarctic: a photographer’s dream

News & Reviews

Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents

Inside Track: Rovos Rail
Monisha Rajesh makes tracks from Pretoria

Cruise: Seabourn
Robin West introduces the new fleet

Hotels
Mauritius, Rwanda and Norway

A Moveable Feast: Asma Khan
A new cookbook and future plans for Darjeeling Express

Art of Travel
Majestic Venice in sketches and verse

Bookshelf
Must-read new releases  

In the latest issue of Traveller, Wexas Honorary President Colin Thubron takes us along the Amur River, while Jonathan Scott, another Honorary President, immerses us in the wonder of wildlife in a series of stunning images. We navigate the deserts of Arizona with the help of some striking signage, wander down the streets of New York and take a train ride through some of Canada’s most staggering scenery, before visiting Bahama for a party. The Maldives offers more serene island pleasures, Madeira a mix of fun in Funchal and moments of mountaintop solitude. Meanwhile Procida – the first island to be designated Italian Capital of Culture for 2022 – provides a beguiling picture of perfect seaside village life. You’ll also find contrasting yet equally compelling escapes in Seville and Scandinavia, and a series of stunning infinity pools located all over the world. Dive in! 

Features

Dream on: Maldives
An island paradise

Portrait of a City: Seville
Adam Turner shares a personal perspective

Picture This: Infinity Pools
We dive into the world's best

Visions: New York
Simon Urwin takes us to the Freedom Tower

Picture This: Procida
Francesco Lastrucci presents Italy's new Capital of Culture

Changing World: Sacred Nature
Jonathan & Angela Scott shine a spotlight on the natural world 

Eyewitness: Madeira
Frederick Crowe enjoys the peaks and pleasures of the island

Visions: Arizona
Simon Urwin follows neon signs through a desert town

Eyewitness: Bahamas
Kevin Pilley has a musical interlude on Cat Island

Opinion

Guest: Mr Toobelong and the Black Dragon
Colin Thubron tells us about his adventures along the Amur River

Dreaming in the Drome
Fergal Keane takes time out in Taulignan

Five Places: Ollie Dabbous
The acclaimed chef tells us about the five places that changed his life

News & Reviews

Bookshelf
A collection of the best new travel writing

Hotels
Scandi chic

Inside Track
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

The first Traveller Magazine of 2021 is tinged with sadness following the recent passing of publisher, and Wexas founder and chairman, Dr Ian Wilson. Traveller was Ian's pride and joy, and we pay tribute to him in this issue. As he would have wanted, we also celebrate some of the many places that we hope will soon open up to us again, from the tropical splendour of Mauritius and Belize to the luxurious delights of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. As always, you'll be treated throughout to articles by some of the UK's leading travel writers and photographers, including, in this issue, Fergal Keane, Simon Urwin Hilary Bradt and Wexas honorary president, Jonathan Scott.

Features

Dream on: Mauritius
An island paradise

Visions: Greenland
Simon Urwin in a land of ice and snow

Portrait of a City: Damascus
Anita King shares a personal perspective

Eyewitness: Belize
Alexander Robinson goes beyond the blue

Eyewitness: Canada
Simon Urwin explores the enchanted isles of Haida Gwaii

Dream On: Oman
The romance of the Empty Quarter  

Eyewitness: New Orleans
Amy Sohanpaul soaks up multiple moods and music in Louisiana

Wildlife Watch: Kenya
Jonathan and Angela Scott share their experiences among elephants

Eyewitness: Italy
Amy Sohanpaul remembers Tuscany

Cruise: Swan Hellenic
Pierre Thomas takes us on exciting excursions

Opinion

In Memorium
Amy Sohanpaul pays homage to Dr Ian Wilson, founder of Wexas

A life well travelled
Hilary Bradt tells about where she's been

An ode to Hong Kong
Fergal Keane remembers the city as it was

Oana Aristide
The novelist and hotelier tells us about the five places that changed her life

News & Reviews

Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents

A Moveable Feast
Yasmin Khan delights in food from the Eastern Mediterranean

Bookshelf
A collection of the best new travel writing

Hotels
Greek getaways

Inside Track
All aboard the Orient Express

The fiftieth anniversary issue of Traveller Magazine includes articles by some of the UK's leading travel writers and photographers, including Simon Urwin, Fergal Keane and Wexas honorary president Jonathan Scott. And, marking Wexas's 50th year in travel, there's a poignant piece by founder and chairman Dr Ian Wilson, who sadly passed away in November, shortly before this issue's publication.

Features

Dream on: Egypt
A Saharan snapshot

Visions: Athens
Time past and present perfectly captured in pictures by Francesco Lastrucci

Portrait of a City: Heidelberg
Kevin Pilley has fun in the romantic German city

Wildlife Watch: Antarctica
Jonathan and Angela Scott capture the continent's fragile beauty

Dream on: Doha
A dramatic museum in the desert

Portrait of a City: Vancouver
Simon Urwin samples the best of the city's splendid food and soul

Eyewitness: Vietnam
Guy Everton escapes to a perfect island

Eyewitness: Lapland
Celia Dillow looks for magic in a wintry landscape

Eyewitness: Zanzibar
Nick Maes soaks up the sultry moods of the Spice Island

Picture This: Italy
A stunning exploration of the Costa dei Trobocchi by Francesco Lastrucci

Eyewitness: Uganda
Kirstin Zhang's winning entry from the Bradt Travel Guides New Writer of the Year competition

Opinion

Dr Ian Wilson
Wexas's founder and chairman celebrates 50 years of Wexas

Fergal Keane
On travel in lockdown

Justine Hardy
On another kind of traveller

William Boyd
The acclaimed novelist and screenwriter tells us about the five places that changed his life

News & Reviews

Noticeboard
News about Wexas Honorary Presidents

A Moveable Feast: Japan
Simon Urwin dives into the delights of Bento

Hotels
Four European classics by Belmond

Art of Travel: Ancient Egypt
Treasures from intimate diaries and journals

Bookshelf
A collection of the best new travel writing