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Sofia Levin Tasmania’s isolation is said to be its greatest advantage, but so too are the climate, fertile soils and passionate people that make this ‘island off an island’ arguably one of the best places to experience all things paddock-to-plate. TASMANIA P.54 Adrian Phillips On Denmark’s Coastal Lands, you can watch dolphins and rabbits, eat slow food, ride slow horses, visit Viking graves and take a safari with a pair of seaweed fanatics. Best of all, though, this is a place where you’ll find locals with a tale to tell. DENMARK P.86 Jamie Lafferty I’d only previously visited Cyprus’s busy coastal resorts, but taking a road trip through the interior showed me an altogether wilder, prettier side of the island, one filled with dramatic mountains, sleepy villages and Greek legends.…

Thousands of pink-footed geese roost in central Norway in spring, on their way to their breeding grounds in Svalbard, high up in the Arctic Circle. Possibly because of climate change, the birds come earlier every year and the fields where they feed are often covered in snow by the time they arrive. Since the geese tend to use the same route, I was able to get my drone into position shortly before their arrival and capture the birds mid-flight. terjekolaas.com @terjekolaasphotos Photo of the year at the Drone Photo Awards 2021. droneawards.photo…

DID YOU KNOW? Bologna’s two towers are cited in numerous literary works, from Dante’s 14th-century Inferno, which describes the Garisenda Tower, to Charles Dickens’ 1846 travelogue, Pictures from Italy. 1 PORTICO DI SAN LUCA Stretching nearly 2.5 miles from the hilltop Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca to the historic centre, this portico (a roofed arcade) is allegedly the longest in the world. It was built between the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily to protect the icon of the Virgin Mary from the blistering sun during processions. Hundreds of arches line the zigzagging route down the hill from the Roman Catholic basilica, taking in bucolic Bolognese scenery along the way. 2 CERTOSA MONUMENTAL CEMETERY As you wander downhill, take a diversion to the city cemetery, built on the site…

THE DESTINATION Just a stone’s throw from the rolling surf of the Algarve and set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, Quinta do Lago is one of Portugal’s most spectacular resorts. There are more than a dozen restaurants to choose from, as well as a host of sport and wellbeing activities. It’s also home to The Magnolia Hotel, a designled boutique bolthole that melds the retro aesthetic of Palm Springs with the unspoilt beauty of the Algarve. THE PRIZE The winner and a guest will stay for five nights on a B&B basis. Also included for the duration of the stay is a pass to Quinta do Lago’s hightech sports and fitness hub, The Campus. The winner and their guest will also enjoy a halfday watersports activity, such as kayaking,…

Eugene Quinn is a guy on the move. With a restless, rebellious and ever-ingenious spirit, he walks miles each day across Vienna, mapping out the city in his mind and dreaming up his next socially minded, eco-conscious, boundary-pushing project — most of which seek to challenge the way we view the world. One such project is the Coffeehouse Conversations initiative. It was born from a desire to bring people from all walks of life together — gay with straight, young with old, right-wing with left-wing, Viennese with tourists — and engage them in deep, thought-provoking conversations. In Vienna’s coffeehouses, where great thinkers, artists, poets and painters once set the world to rights, Eugene arranges regular events to get strangers talking about life’s biggest subjects — an increasingly rare occurrence in…

MORNING Arrive early at Calheta’s dock for a trip aboard a traditional schooner with the marine biologists of Lobosonda. More than a dozen species of whale grace Madeira’s waters, including the blue whale, sperm whale and Bryde’s whale as well as pods of dolphins and even sea turtles. There’s no bad season to head out onto the water, but species are most plentiful between the warmest months, May to September. A half-day tour also offers sensational views back across the island, with its verdant peaks and sheer, black cliffs, as well as an illuminating breakdown of local biodiversity and ocean history. Other operators leave from ports including Funchal and Machico, while guided sport fishing and sunset catamaran cruises are also on offer. AFTERNOON From a distance, Madeira’s slopes appear scored…

CINNAMON AND CHERRY This cafe overlooking the Huon River in Franklin specialises in Turkish dishes punctuated with edible flowers. The couple that run it met on Turkey’s south coast and pick most of the produce from their garden next door. Almost everything is made onsite, from freshly baked bread and yoghurt to dips and pickles. Order a large meze tray between two for AU$40 (£21). facebook.com/cinnamonandcherry PORT CYGNET CANNERY Set in a former apple canning factory, Port Cygnet Cannery is an industrial hub of food and beverage businesses. The restaurant is one of the best in the region. Sit beneath steel beams and beside boilers crafted into fireplaces for Thursday pizza night or a weekend lunch, which are a celebration of what’s grown on the farm. Saturday’s AU$95 (£50) vegetarian…

You need to be alert when cycling in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, but at least the hazards are refreshingly different to those in the UK. Seated on one of those perilous, reverse-pedal-to-brake bikes, I’m having to contend with darting mongooses, dim-witted goats, fallen mangoes and a steep, single-lane road that’s so full of potholes it resembles a long, moth-eaten scarf. In the space of 45 minutes, I’ll pedal 12 miles and descend 2,700ft — but this is no adrenaline ride. That’s because the descent from the hamlet of Section to the town of Spring Hill is so winding and eventful that there’s no chance of me picking up speed, even though I’ve been equipped with a helmet, knee and elbow pads. I’m not complaining, mind, for the point of this breezy…

Chef at Wanuskewin, Saskatoon I live on the land where my ancestors hunted and harvested for thousands of years, and I’ve always felt that in my blood. I grew up in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan, with its blueberries, northern pike and wonderful smoked sucker fish, but there are different flavours and harvesting cycles across all of Saskatchewan. I oversee the culinary portion of Wanuskewin’s Han Wi Moon dinners in Saskatoon. The three-course dining experience uses locally foraged ingredients, while Indigenous teachings are shared through traditional storytelling, drumming and singing. The experience is staged on traditional lands overlooking the Opimihaw Valley and South Saskatchewan River. Bison is one of my preferred meats to cook with. They are a huge part of both Métis [people of mixed European and Indigenous…

It’s unnaturally early in the morning, and my mind is racing. Our craft — a stripy, silky creation lit by a tongue of flame — is rapidly taking shape. For now, its basket is resting on its side, but very soon, we’ll be clambering aboard and slotting ourselves in, like milk bottles in a crate. Gulping my coffee, I’m burning with curiosity. I’ve watched hot air balloons in flight countless times, both here in Kenya’s Maasai Mara and elsewhere. But I’m yet to fly in one myself. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. As it turns out, it’s nothing like I imagined. Our take-off is as gentle as a whisper. One moment, we’re swapping smiles and chatting, and the next, almost before I know it, we’re airborne. Effortlessly,…

The old saying goes: ‘You are what you eat’. Which perhaps explains why the French have been known to refer, insultingly, to the English as ‘les rosbifs’, who’ve contributed to the cross-Channel slanging match with the term ‘frogs’, while denigrating the Germans with the monicker ‘krauts’, for good measure. So, it follows that Liverpudlians are ‘Scousers’. Although, in this case, the monicker has been far more favourably received — embraced even. Scouse — in case you didn’t know — is a stew. In fact, it’s traditionally been Liverpool’s most popular dish. Scouse can contain potatoes, carrots, onions and, depending on the whim of the chef, beef or lamb. Proper scouse features a side of red cabbage or beetroot; ‘blind scouse’ is the usual stew minus the meat. The more you…

If you’ve never considered heading to Croatia for Christmas, you’re missing a trick. During advent, Zagreb becomes a full-on winter wonderland, with frosty temperatures and plenty of festive sparkle in its parks, plazas and medieval heart. Sip kuhano vino (mulled wine) while wandering around the markets, where your gaze might alight on the colourful wooden toys, exquisitely handcrafted in the country’s remote hills according to traditions handed down over generations. CROATIA FOR CHRISTMAS MARKETS? DON’T YOU MEAN GERMANY? Zagreb beat Germany at its own yuletide game when it topped European Best Destinations’ Best Christmas Markets charts in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Why? Look around. Come advent, a festive wand is waved to light up the Croatian capital. Besides a sprinkling of Christmas markets, you’ll find events full of seasonal cheer,…

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops… you know where I’m going with this. If the looming winter months don’t make you want to pack your bags and escape to warmer climes, then you’re probably in the minority. The allure of sun on your skin and sand between your toes is one thing, but the Caribbean — far more multifaceted and varied than many people imagine — has such a wealth of experiences that it would take a lifetime of visits to tick off them all off. So, which island to choose? What will your Caribbean adventure look like? You could opt for an active escape, be it cycling in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains in search of some of the world’s most prized coffee beans or hiking through rainforest…

Wild World: Nature Through an Autistic Eye This compilation of wildlife photography from autistic environmental campaigner Alfie Bowen comprises almost 200 fine art shots of animals. Alfie shares his perspective on how autism has given him the obsession needed to persevere in challenging settings. He believes understanding his subjects is key to both photography and conservation and reveals how his work liberated him from a childhood of bullying. 50p from every copy sold goes to WWF UK. £45, ACC Art Books. Epic Train Journeys Author Monisha Rajesh presents 50 of the best train trips, from a Bernina Express journey through the Alps to a ride into Sri Lanka’s tea plantations. The gallery of shots from far-flung destinations — the Canadian Rockies, Japan’s onsen country and Peru’s Inca heartlands among them…

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MORNING Start the day by hopping into an open-top, off-road jeep to explore the island. Around a dozen operators run private and small-group tours that pick up travellers from their hotels and take them on a customisable adventure. A half-day trip might take in the UNESCO-protected Fanal Forest; the cloud waterfall beneath the Lombo do Mouro viewpoint; and the ‘lava pools’ of Porto Moniz. Book with Madeira Mountain Expedition or True Spirit, whose petrol-head guides can furnish you with context and tips for the rest of your stay. Should your journey take you towards the island’s stark northeast peninsular, stop off at smart Quinta do Furão hotel, where the terrace restaurant offers one of Madeira’s finest clifftop views. AFTERNOON Nestled in a natural amphitheatre at the centre of the sun-drenched…

Portland flies its freak flag high: a kilt-clad, bagpipe-playing unicyclist in a Darth Vader mask regularly cruises the city; the World Naked Bike Ride is held here annually; and local ice cream brand Salt & Straw turned heads with its bone marrow flavour. Some might argue, however, that the droves moving here for the left-of-centre lifestyle are unwittingly changing the city’s identity: cranes now dot the skyline and glass buildings sit beside historic gems. But the truth is that visitors after Portland’s alternative edge needn’t look too hard. Fresh dining areas have popped up, cheerful murals grace the streets and hotels have reopened to brisk business. The best are found west of the Willamette River, in and around bustling downtown. Central Eastside, meanwhile, has an array of up-and-coming bars, restaurants…

Quiet and welcoming, Tobago is a top pick for twitchers, thanks to its forest, wetland and coastal habitats. The island’s star attraction is the Main Ridge Forest Reserve, which was established in 1776 and is best explored via the Gilpin Trace Trail or less busy Spring Trail. Speyside, in the north east, is close to both the reserve and Little Tobago island, an offshore seabird sanctuary that’s home to the likes of frigatebirds, sooty terns, brown boobies and Audubon’s shearwaters. “Most visitors want to see the blue-backed manakin, white-tailed sabrewing and red-billed tropicbird,” explains Newton George, a birdwatching guide who’s been scouring the treetops for over 50 years. He and his wife Dianne run the Hummingbird Gallery from their home in the village — the feeders on their garden verandah…

Fancy having a UNESCO World Heritage Site all to yourself? That’s how it can feel on a visit to Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a colossal, British-designed military citadel dating from 1690 that crowns the west coast of St Kitts, offering expansive views to the neighbouring Dutch island of St Eustatius. Dubbed the ‘Gibraltar of the West Indies’ and once home to over 1,000 soldiers and their families, it’s filled with memories of the enslaved and the enlisted and includes an extensive museum. St Kitts is considered the ‘mother colony’ of the Leeward Islands; English and French settlers arrived here as early as the 1620s and then spread to neighbouring islands. These formative years are recalled at the cemetery of the Anglican church at Middle Island, where the tombstone of…

The sign on the wall denouncing spiced rum is unequivocal: ‘pas de rhum épicé à la Martinique!’ It’s a clear message to all visitors to the Neisson Distillery in Le Carbet that the vogue for adding flavours like vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon isn’t appreciated here, however popular they are on supermarket shelves and cocktail menus. That suits me fine, because a chief reason for visiting this mountainous French overseas territory is that it produces some of the most intriguing rums in the world. Martinique is smaller than Surrey yet has 13 distilleries, most of which are open to visitors. I’ve chosen to visit Neisson, founded in 1932, because it’s family-run, organic and the smallest. It’s also refreshingly free of the slick people-processing you get on many drinks-based tours. Here I…

Nevis is where the fine idea of taking a Caribbean holiday began. It was here in 1778 that the region’s first purpose-built resort, the Bath House Hotel, was opened by a local merchant, John Huggins, complete with a ballroom, Italian gardens and thermal spa. A few years later, Horatio Nelson sailed in and married a local widow, Fanny Nisbet, with the Prince of Wales giving away the bride. You can still dip your feet in the soothingly hot volcanic waters where this hotel originally stood, while the marriage record of the naval hero can be seen in the nearby St John’s Figtree Anglican Church. Shaped like a green sombrero, low-key Nevis has never been interested in the huge cruise ships and all-inclusive resorts that you find elsewhere in the Caribbean.…

The shift down to second gear does little to help. My rental car is in high distress, its asthmatic engine wheezing and wailing as we climb another Cypriot mountain. While I feel adequately compensated by the scenery — by the waterfalls and forests — my ageing Toyota sounds like it’s suffering what will be long-lasting trauma. Upsetting as this is to hear, I offer no apologies as we continue skywards, the temperature dropping as our altitude increases. While tourism has altered its fringes, the interior of Cyprus suggests something else, a time before cruise ships and resort holidays. The ancient Greeks held that Cyprus was so beautiful, it was a playground of their gods and the birthplace of the fairest, Aphrodite, the goddess of love. And while there’s very little…

WHAT IS IT YOU LOVE ABOUT LIVERPOOL? Liverpool was the jumping-off point for the whole world. And somehow the energy of the whole world has bounced back here — it’s imprinted in the streets. There’s a kind of energy in Liverpool that you can’t find in any other city in this country. There was a heyday here like you wouldn’t believe. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO CREATE GNYP GALLERY? The plan was to challenge something I dislike about private galleries — the feeling you’re intruding. I thought: wouldn’t it be nice to have a space where people can just walk in and be themselves? We have works by artists from Ghana, Iran and Ireland. We’re bringing the world in, and that’s very much in the history of Liverpool. WHERE’S YOUR…

What steps are being taken to make flying more green? The short-term focus will be on the fuel rather than the plane. Airlines are investing heavily in ‘sustainable aviation fuel’ — kerosene mixed with renewables and waste — to cut levels of carbon dioxide (CO2). In September, British Airways operated its first flight between Heathrow and Glasgow using fuel from recycled waste cooking oil, cutting overall CO2 by 28%. But a more radical solution is needed. Several companies, such as EasyJet, hope to fly full-sized, battery-powered electric planes by the end of the 2020s. However, pure electric flights might not be feasible for decades, if ever, because of the size and weight of batteries required to generate the necessary thrust. Which companies are leading the innovations? In recent years, attentions…

Errol said he’s going to tell me the story of a little boy and a forest. This forest. If the colour green had a smell, this would be it. The scent seeps through my pores, activating my primeval senses. Distant screeches of kookaburras fill my left ear. The white wing of a cockatoo flashes past the corner of my right eye. A kind smile spreads across Errol’s bronzed face, life radiating from his dark eyes: “Once, when I was a child, my grandfather said he’d take me to a fishing spot just around the corner — which became the next corner — and then the next. When I was so exhausted and thirsty I couldn’t walk anymore, he told me to wait and disappeared into the bush.” Long pause. “What…

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What led you to your first adventure? When I was 15, I went to an adventure camp in Scotland for two weeks and was introduced to the word ‘expedition’. Up until then, I didn’t think expeditions could be done by people like me — I wasn’t brought up with explorer parents or family in the military or anything like that. I also thought expeditions were a thing of the past. But I simply fell in love with the concept and set out to find out how I could do it, too. From Svalbard to the High Sierras, what’s been your most challenging journey? Every environment has its different challenges. I feel very much at home in the Arctic. Skiing with clear skies, even if it’s-30C, is quite peaceful. For the…

There’s no getting away from the fact that our oceans and seas are gravely threatened by climate change, unsustainable fishing practices, harmful pollutants, single-use plastics and general littering from boats, on beaches and a whole host of other issues. But it would be all too easy to despair at the bad news or concentrate on the attention-grabbing Great Barrier Reef while overlooking the smaller initiatives doing great work. It’s possible to enjoy the oceans responsibly and even contribute to their health by getting involved in conservation projects while you’re discovering the globe. Whether you’re a diver, prefer to lend a hand in other ways or simply want to deepen your knowledge of reef health and conservation, here are six interesting coral-reef restoration projects to get to know… READ MORE ONLINE…

Julie Sade has a unique problem: her Highland cattle are too friendly. People visit her farm stay, Highland Getaway in Ranelagh, for the opportunity to brush the “giant grass puppies”, as she calls them. “If you brush too softly, they’ll go to someone else who brushes harder,” she says. I’m drawn to a shaggy, reddish-coated calf named Jasmine, whose glassy eyes close in delight with each brushstroke. “They’re like a two-year-old child; they’re gorgeous animals but they’ll push the boundaries.” True to form, when I stop to take a photo, Jasmine gives me a gentle nudge with her head, urging me to continue. Ranelagh is located at the gateway to the Huon Valley, a region known for its farms, fruit orchards and cool-climate wines. This year, the Tasmanian government has…

“There’ll be a cruising period at the start,” explains my guide, Peter ‘The Bushman’ Green, as we set off on the long trail. “Then comes the hiking time.” Our goal is to reach the Boiling Lake, lying at an altitude of 2,600ft in the UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed Morne Trois Pitons National Park. The world’s second-largest hot lake, it’s eclipsed in size only by the equally vividly named Frying Pan Lake, in New Zealand. While some walkers can do this 12-mile round-trip in half a day, we’ve set aside eight hours. After all, rushing is not in the Caribbean’s DNA, and we want to savour the splendour of Dominica’s towering rainforests and volcanic landscapes — and, yes, maybe do Tarzan swings on the hanging vines. On today’s adventure, I’ll be…

Grenada, along with its sister islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique, was recently declared the world’s first ‘Culinary Capital’ by the World Food Travel Association — and this green and mountainous nation certainly has plenty to offer food enthusiasts. Must-visit spots include the deliciously scented nutmeg processing station in Gouyave and the River Antoine Estate distillery, which has been producing fiery rums since 1785. The ‘Spice Isle’ has also made a name for itself with its handful of tree-to-bar artisan chocolate-makers — good going for a place with only 112,000 inhabitants. The annual Grenada Chocolate Fest, usually held in May, sees themed events hosted across the island. A good starting point for a self-guided trail is the House of Chocolate in the capital, St George’s. While you’re in town, go for…

Jørgen Petersen is the harbour master. He also repairs the roads and can turn his hand to a bit of roof thatching. When I first meet him, he’s astride a shabby red tractor, chugging across his farm’s stable yard to saddle up the horses he keeps for the riding tours he runs with his wife, Nette. “I’m the island’s chief fire officer and policeman, too,” Jørgen tells me, as if worried I might judge him to be one of those idle types with time on their hands. There’s no room for idle types on Endelave. This small island off the east coast of Denmark’s Jutland peninsula is home to an ageing population of just 150 people, which means the fit and able are kept busy putting on the many hats…

Hundreds of people gather to witness the five-day festival in the grounds of Rinpung Dzong, a monastery and fortress in Paro. The town, situated west of the capital, Thimpu, is nestled in a bucolic valley. During the festival, days are filled with worship, both through decoration and dance — the latter ranging from acrobatic displays to slapstick shows. The red-masked Atsara figure is a traditional comedic character, his act combining wit and wisdom, humour and responsibility. His role is to help the audience to forget their worries with his jokes and to puncture their self-importance, hypocrisy and false propriety through his pranks. The festival culminates with the unveiling of the thongdrol, a scroll artwork that measures more than 190sq ft in size. In the early hours of the final day,…

Q // Where would you recommend for a wild, outdoorsy trip to Canada, without travelling way out west? The Rocky Mountains may be synonymous with the wild Canadian outdoors, but you don’t need to travel all the way west to find spectacular landscapes and megafauna. Montreal or Toronto (each around seven to eight hours from the UK) are the obvious entry points for eastern Canada. They’re also two of the greatest cities in the country for diverse culture, excellent cuisine and early settler history, and are gateways to some of Canada’s most distinctive backcountry. With its maple-carpeted hills, rocky ridges and innumerable lakes, Algonquin Provincial Park is home to moose, bears and common loons (a waterbird that’s a symbol of the Canadian wilderness), whose yodelling call echoes across the park.…

The Dodecanese Archipelago comprises 15 large and small islands scattered across the Aegean Sea, meaning islandhopping is a great way to explore this farflung destination. Unsure of where to start? Turn to Sunvil for a tailor-made itinerary. TASTE DODECANESE DELIGHTS Spend a night on Kos before setting off on a gourmet’s delight of a trip. In the portside tavernas of Agia Marina, on Leros, dig into traditional bakes like patsavouropita (yoghurt cake), or venture into the island’s interior for a tasting session at Hatzidakis Winery. Book ahead for a table at Lipsi’s award-winning Manolis Tastes, where treats include mussels with ouzo. Adventurous eaters, meanwhile, are sure to be tempted by fouskes (shellfish) or sea urchin salads at the tavernas of Skala, on Patmos. DISCOVER THE ISLANDS’ HISTORY Begin a two-week…

As I wiggle my way through the thick, buzzing throng of people, I can barely keep my balance. Children in red neckerchiefs clamber past in search of sweets; inquisitive couples peer over boxes of frozen fish; sunburnt men heave bulging hessian sacks across the 30-metre-long aisles, bumping through the crowd like defiant dodgems. Two warm hands grab me from behind and confidently push me aside like I’m a chess piece. Aromas collide; clatters crescendo; the humidity surges. This is a North Korean market. Tongil is the largest indoor market in Pyongyang, and the only one where resident foreigners are cautiously welcomed. The giant structure is thought to have 8,000 traders doing business on a typical day. I look around and that seems about right. Private trade is so highly sought…

WHERE: Online TIME: 19.00-20.00 PRICE: Free This Travel Geeks event will feature a panel of travel writers and experts to inspire your trip to this off-the-beaten-track Canadian province. Whether it’s exploring national parks, enjoying first-class restaurants and craft breweries or road-tripping through wild, unspoiled landscapes, Saskatchewan is the perfect place to discover a new perspective on the great Canadian outdoors. Moderated by a member of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team, Travel Geeks is just an hour long and offers you the chance to hear from a group of experts, ask questions and join in the discussion. COMING UP MALAYSIA 7 DECEMBER 2021 — FREE ONLINE Join our experts as we discuss food, cities and how to plan an unforgettable trip to Malaysia. SPONSORED BY FOR MORE INFO & TICKETS,…

MAKE PASTA IN ROME The fabled architecture of Ancient Rome only tells half the story of the Eternal City — layers of brick and bone lie beneath the surface for travellers to discover but it’s the people who live there that bring the city to life. Coop Holidays has kept this in mind when designing its latest short break in Rome by including a hands-on foodie experience in the package price. Seasoned chef Fabio heads up the two-and-a-half-hour course, Pasta Making in Rome, in his professional kitchen at the centre of the city. Together with his team of convivial cooks, Fabio begins by sharing his knowledge of the history of Roman cuisine before passing on expert techniques on the art of pasta-making. Students work at a relaxed pace, helping to…