Karlina Valeiko, digital content editor, National Geographic Traveller (UK): 

鈥淥n a January trip to Finland for an online article, I had the opportunity to partake in myriad Arctic adventures but the most memorable was a short hike above the Polar Circle. The thermostat fell to -43C that day and defrosting my lashes afterwards was definitely a challenge.鈥� 

Read more about Karlina鈥檚 trip:  

Lorna Parkes, executive editor, National Geographic Traveller (UK): 

鈥淎t the beginning of the year, I travelled to the lesser-known cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota in search of the magnificent quetzal bird, whose iridescent feathers were once prized as highly as gold by the Aztecs and Mayans. While Costa Rica usually tempts wildlife-lovers with sloths, it was the incredible birdlife that I came to love most.鈥� 

Read more about Lorna鈥檚 trip:  

Angela Locatelli,听acting features editor,听National Geographic Traveller听(鲍碍)听

鈥淏ack in February, I visited Brussels to find the city鈥檚 best Belgian waffles for National Geographic Traveller (UK)鈥檚 On the Menu series. I took the assignment seriously: I ate 11 in two days 鈥� sweet and savoury, seated and on the go. It was fully worth the sugar rush.鈥�  

Read more about Angela鈥檚 trip:  

Charlotte Wigram-Evans, lead editor, The Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK): 

鈥淚t was the first time I got to experience the green season in Zimbabwe, and I was amazed by how the parched landscapes I鈥檇 imagined had given way to emerald grasslands and overflowing waterholes. The highlight was following a pride of lions as they slunk through the grass, lightning flashing across the horizon. It was perhaps the most extraordinary wildlife encounter I鈥檝e ever had.鈥� 

Aisha Nazar, associate picture editor, National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

鈥淎ccompanying my colleague Sam Kemp, I spent a week capturing Uzbekistan well beyond the usual tourist trail. We hiked from village to village, crossed rivers, walked through fertile valleys, and spent our evenings in family-run homestays. Every day felt more beautiful than the last!鈥� 

Anna Evdokimou, acting editor, Living360 

鈥淚n April, I roamed the hills of Cotignac 鈥� a small village in southeastern France 鈥� for Living360. I embarked on a two-hour hike to reach its famous sanctuary, Our Lady of Graces, which people trek thousands of miles to visit each year, and came across two famous apparition sites along the way.鈥�  

Read more about Anna鈥檚 trip:  

Emma Al-Mousawi, senior project editor, National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

鈥淚 had the pleasure of heading to the Sardinian capital of Cagliari on assignment for National Geographic Traveller (UK). The city鈥檚 Castello neighbourhood tells the story of Phoenician, Roman and Pisan past lives, while the Villanova district is home to artisans and independent galleries. Add five miles of beach as well as standout seafood and you have the makings of a perfect weekend break.鈥� 

Hannah Wild, assistant project editor, National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

鈥淚 explored Tunisia鈥檚 Cap Bon Peninsula for an upcoming issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). I wandered through the stone tunnels of Carthage and picked up the art of haggling from my guide Mehdi in Hammamet. At Douar Laroussi farm, I joined my hosts in making tabouna bread and more, learning the hard way how Tunisians like their harissa 鈥� very hot!鈥� 

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About 国产乱伦 
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers, with content created for national newspapers, too. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide. aplmedia.co.uk 

The awards ceremony was hosted at The Londoner hotel in London鈥檚 Leicester Square, where attendees enjoyed a black-tie gala dinner in the ballroom with the awards ceremony and an afterparty. 

The TravMedia Awards is among the industry鈥檚 most coveted benchmarks 鈥� its accolades recognising the finest journalists, content creators and PR professionals working in the travel media industry today. 

Alongside Amelia鈥檚 win, which also included work across other titles, the National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Postcards teams received five further nominations, including: 

• Specialist Travel Writer of the Year (Destination):听Farida Zeynalova, editor,听Postcards听听

• Feature of the Year:听Amanda Canning, deputy editor,听National Geographic Traveller听(UK),听for听‘‘听

• Feature of the Year:听Charlotte Wigram-Evans, lead editor,听The Collection听by听National Geographic Traveller听(鲍碍), for 鈥樚�

• Travel Media Website of the Year:听National Geographic (nationalgeographic.com)听听

• Travel Magazine of the Year:听National Geographic Traveller听(鲍碍)听

Many congratulations to all this year鈥檚 winners and nominees. 

To see the full list of winners, visit the .  

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About 国产乱伦     
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.      

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers, with content created for them, too. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide. aplmedia.co.uk 

Over the course of the last six weeks, Billy Thomas became National Geographic Traveller (UK)鈥檚 most recent editorial intern, supporting the branded content, digital and print departments with day-to-day tasks and creative research. Since graduating with a BA in journalism with creative writing from the University of Portsmouth last summer, Billy was keen to understand the full editorial process and to learn 鈥渉ow to craft a pitch that will catch an editor鈥檚 eye鈥�. 

鈥淚 can happily say I鈥檝e done all I set out to do 鈥� and much more!鈥� shared Billy. 鈥淓veryone at 国产乱伦 has been incredibly helpful and were more than willing to answer any questions I had.鈥�   

Meanwhile, Daisy Temple joined the office for a day of work experience, where she was able to shadow multiple teams and received a first-hand insight into the inner workings of a publishing company.   

鈥淚 found my time with 国产乱伦 engrossing, eye-opening and inspiring,鈥� said Daisy. 鈥淭he experience allowed me to gain a greater understanding into the type of career I鈥檇 like to pursue.鈥� 

国产乱伦 offers early career experiences such as shadowing days, work experience and a six-week editorial internship. Find out more about the opportunities here. 

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About 国产乱伦 
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

The judges were impressed by the entry鈥檚 creative and highly engaging newsletter strategy, combining innovative formats, smart audience segmentation and strong design to deliver exceptional growth, engagement and traffic. 
 
The award recognises the work of National Geographic Traveller (UK)鈥檚 digital team, led by senior content strategist 叠别谤办辞办&苍产蝉辫;驰眉办蝉别濒, digital content editor Karlina Valeiko and deputy digital content editor Lena M眉ller. 

With a ceremony held at City Central at the HAC in London and hosted by comedian, writer and presenter Russell Kane, the annual awards recognise excellence in editorial, audience engagement, commercial achievement, design, innovation and brand development. 

National Geographic Traveller (UK) received a total of eight nominations across a range of categories, recognising the editorial, digital, branded content, design and marketing teams, including: 

• Content Marketing Agency of the Year: Branded content and marketing teams  

• Cover of the Year 

• Data Initiative of the Year: Building a unified data infrastructure with Databox 

• Designer of the Year: Becky Redman 

• Editor of the Year (Consumer Media): Pat Riddell 

• Special Interest Brand of the Year 

• Writer/Columnist of the Year: Farida Zeynalova 

Congratulations to all this year鈥檚 winners and nominees. 

To see the full list of winners, visit the .

Image: ASV Photography Ltd

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About 国产乱伦    
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.     

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

Following a competitive application and interview process, five candidates have been selected to take part in this year鈥檚 programme, which was established to improve access to careers within travel media and support emerging talent from underrepresented backgrounds. More than 500 entries were received for the programme this year, marking a 29% increase on 2025 and highlighting growing demand for accessible pathways into the travel media and communications industries. 

Over the next eight weeks, the interns will complete two four-week placements with partner organisations, gaining practical experience across editorial, journalism, public relations, marketing and communications functions. 

• Ay艧e Avan听is interning听at听Food and Travel听and Kuoni听

• Dharshinee Krishna Naidu听is interning听at听The Sun听and FINN Partners听

• Kavarna Spence听is interning听at TTG Media and Virgin Atlantic听

• Nasreen Gordon听is interning听at Intrepid Travel and Living360听

• Rutalee Buch听is interning听at 国产乱伦 and easyJet holidays听

The programme provides participants with hands-on experience working alongside established professionals on projects and campaigns. 

In addition to paid placements at London Living Wage, interns receive mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support their progression within the industry. The programme also provides valuable exposure to a range of career paths across travel publishing, journalism, PR and marketing. 

Now in its fourth year, TMA Step Up continues to serve as an important industry initiative, helping to broaden representation within UK travel media while creating pathways for talented individuals to enter the sector. 

The programme has already helped launch the careers of previous participants, with former interns securing roles across journalism, PR, content and marketing following completion of their placements. 

The 2026 cohort will undertake placements throughout June and July, before joining the wider travel media community at the Travel Media Awards later this year. 

 to keep up with the 2026 interns鈥� experiences and news of the 2027 TMA Step Up applications opening soon. 

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About 国产乱伦   
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.    

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

During the conversation, Maria and Kira discussed diversity in travel media, the barriers many aspiring journalists face when entering the industry, and the importance of creating more accessible pathways into media careers. 

As part of the discussion, they highlighted the Travel Media Awards Step Up programme, an initiative designed to help people from underrepresented backgrounds gain experience in journalism and media. In its fourth year, the programme offers five paid summer internships annually, helping to bring fresh voices and diverse perspectives into travel media. The 2026 cohort began their internships on 8 June. 

Maria spoke about 国产乱伦’s involvement in the programme, as well as the company’s wider commitment to supporting emerging talent through internships, mentoring and career development opportunities. 
 
Maria said: 鈥淧rogrammes such as TMA Step Up play an important role in opening doors, but it鈥檚 equally important the industry continues to invest in mentoring, training and long-term career development. Travel media is at its best when it reflects a wide range of voice, experiences and perspectives.鈥� 
 
Joining her on the podcast was Kira Richards, who began her career as a Step Up intern in 2024 before securing a full-time role at 国产乱伦. Together, they shared their experiences of entering the industry and explored how initiatives such as Step Up can help create opportunities for the next generation of travel journalists. 

Listen to the episode here:  

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About 国产乱伦   
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.    

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

Hosted by senior members of National Geographic Traveller (UK)鈥檚 editorial team, and sponsored by MPB, the sessions brought together seven of most experienced photographers currently working in travel, who guided viewers through subjects such as building a portfolio and shooting for social media. 

The three sessions explored every stage of the photographic journey. They included 

• What an Editor Really Wants: Moderated by Ben Rowe, senior picture editor at National Geographic Traveller (UK) with presentations from Irjaliina Paavonpera and Lauryn Ishak. 

• Shooting for the Modern Media Landscape: Moderated by Berkok Y眉ksel, senior content strategist at National Geographic Traveller (UK) , with presentations from Florian Kriechbaumer and Jessica Jungbauer. 

• Building the Right Kit for the Assignment: Moderated by Aisha Nazar, picture editor at National Geographic Traveller (UK), with presentations from Matt Dutile, Chris Gorman and Annapurna Mellor. 

 
Attendees were also able to enjoy: 

• Practical guidance:鈥痵essions covered essential skills such as understanding what editors are looking for, tailoring work to social platforms and identifying the right equipment for the brief.鈥� 

• Interactive learning:鈥痑ttendees engaged directly with speakers in live Q&A segments, gaining personalised insights and advice.鈥� 

• Ongoing access:鈥痑ll participants鈥痺ill鈥痳eceive recordings of the sessions, so they鈥痗an鈥痳evisit the lessons and build on their learnings.鈥疶hese recordings are now on sale to the general public.

The event attracted a record audience, with viewer numbers increasing by 253% compared with the previous event, underlining growing demand for expert-led photography education and industry insight. 

The Complete Travel Photographer was the final instalment in a season of high-profile photography events from National Geographic Traveller (UK), which also encompassed the brand鈥檚 annual Photography Competition and an accompanying awards ceremony, held at the Samsung KX in King鈥檚 Cross in May, as well as the ongoing open-air Photography Competition Exhibition, which runs in Coal Drops Yard in King鈥檚 Cross until 12 July. 

 
Ben Rowe, senior picture editor at National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: 鈥淲hat a fantastic evening of discussion and insight into the world of travel photography. We were treated to captivating work from an exceptional group of photographers, who shared stories, techniques and experiences behind their images. Their wealth of knowledge and experience really opened up the world of travel photography to our readers.鈥� 

Recordings of all three sessions were shared with ticket-holders, regardless of whether they had been able to attend the event.  

Those who听did not听book听a ticket for the live online event听can听purchase听the recordings of The Masterclasses: The Complete Travel Photographer听here:听https://ngtr.uk/4vHr4pW

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About 国产乱伦  
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.   

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

Highlights include: 

• How to take the ultimate road trip through the Pacific听Northwest.听Spanning everything from听cedar听forests to humpback whales, this three-day route from Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls spotlights the wild beauty of Washington state. Read听.听听
• Discover British Columbia鈥檚 year-round natural beauty.听Let each season set the stage for adventure in Canada鈥檚 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, where rainforests meet snow-covered mountains and Gold Rush heritage. Read听.听听
• A sports听fan鈥檚听guide to Mississauga. With an extensive network of cycling trails, hiking paths and听state-of-the-art听venues hosting world-class sporting events, this Canadian city promises a high-energy getaway. Read听.听听
• Is this the American South鈥檚 best food region?听Hearty comfort cooking at waterside restaurants, spice-scented food听festivals听and languid boat rides through seafood-rich waters 鈥� Louisiana鈥檚 Cajun Bayou is home to one of the state鈥檚 best food scenes. Read听.听听
• An听insider鈥檚听guide to Oklahoma City.听Get a听local鈥檚听view on this state capital, with its distinct Western heritage, neon-lit听neighbourhoods听and lush green spaces. Read听.听听

If you鈥檙e keen to work on a branded content campaign with the team at National Geographic Traveller (UK), visit: /our_services/branded-content/  

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About 国产乱伦 
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

The so-called hallyu, or Korean Wave, may have rippled across the ocean and onto international screens, plates and playlists in the early 2010s, but for many that influx of cutting-edge culture sparked an urge to experience it right at the source, with tourism numbers surpassing 18.5 million arrivals in 2025. Now, there鈥檚 even more reason to uncover South Korea in all its complexity, with an extension to its high-speed rail network allowing visitors to effortlessly knit together the emerald-green mountains, eccentric art museums and medieval folk villages between Seoul and Busan. Unlock an in-depth guide to all this and more in the latest issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), on newsstands now.    

The July/August issue also includes a special feature dedicated to the winning images from the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2026, sponsored by Hahnem眉hle and King鈥檚 Cross 鈥� a celebration of people, cultures and wildlife from around the world. The images can also be seen in an open-air exhibition, spanning London鈥檚 Granary Square and beyond (28 May to 12 July).  

顿辞苍鈥檛&苍产蝉辫;尘颈蝉蝉: 

• Malawi:听In this biodiverse corner of Southern Africa, conservation projects are preserving the landscape while protecting local life听
• Malta:听Tracing the nation鈥檚 myths and monsters, from the Valletta Vampire to serpents听and shape-shifting ghosts听
• Copenhagen:听In search of the good life in the Danish capital, regularly named among the听world鈥檚 happiest places to live听
• Cornwall:听This coastal powerhouse is home to expert craftspeople, including a听woodsmith听on Bodmin Moor and sea-glass jeweller in Falmouth听
• Food听experiences: Eight hands-on trips around Europe that delve into star ingredients, traditional听recipes听and local culinary culture听
• Julian Alps:听Take a tour through the ruggedly beautiful Slovenian mountain range听
• Istanbul:听A journey around the Turkish capital in search of its signature, sugar-dusted sweet听
• Barcelona:听The Spanish city鈥檚 best sleeps for rooftop views, local听buzz听and art nouveau architecture听
• Bangkok:听Whether at a humble street food stall or fine-dining restaurant, any meal in the Thai capital is an exhilarating experience听

The Edit: introducing the coolest swimming spot in Paris; the openings, new experiences and seasonal events on our radar; eccentric festivities to experience this summer; a bookworm鈥檚 guide to cafes, museums and reading nooks in 碍谤补办贸飞;&苍产蝉辫;the best bites in Sydney according to a local chef; on the trail of Beatrix Potter in the Lake District; riding waves at 贰诲颈苍产耻谤驳丑鈥�s Lost Shore Surf Resort; get a taste of local life in Nashville; and a journey into the twilight world of dusking.  

Special Interest: Jamie Lafferty on his quest to see all 18 of the world鈥檚 penguin species 

In Focus: See the winning entries from this year鈥檚 National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 

Expert Traveller: The West African nation of Ghana is our One to Watch this month; The Lowdown explores how heatwaves are changing travel; Kit List returns with essential equipment for beach trips; The Story Behind picks its way through the history of Provence鈥檚 lavender fields; How To offers up an ethical guide to haggling; and Great Little Place sees National Geographic Traveller (UK) readers pick their favourite haunts around the world. Finally, author, chef and TV presenter Antoni Porowski shares his most memorable journeys in My Travels. 

PLUS: Win a three-night stay in the heart of London  

For a 26-page digital sample of the Jul/Aug issue, visit:  

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

Current subscription offer: Get five issues for 拢25 
 

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For more information about National Geographic, visit , ,鈥�,鈥�,鈥�,鈥�痑苍诲鈥�. 

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About 国产乱伦 
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

Discover some of Europe鈥檚 most overlooked lakes, from Slovenia鈥檚 wild Lake Bohinj 鈥� surrounded by the peaks of Triglav National Park 鈥� to Finland鈥檚 wildlife-rich Lake Saimaa and North Macedonia鈥檚 ancient Lake Ohrid, where Byzantine churches cling to the shoreline.  

Sacha Scoging, editor of National Geographic Traveller, UK, The Collection, said: 鈥淟akes and mountains naturally lend themselves to a sense of escape, whether that鈥檚 hiking to a remote pub in the British countryside or paddling across a silent Alpine lake at sunrise.鈥� 

The issue also looks at how mountain destinations are reinventing themselves for a new generation of travellers. In Uzbekistan, travel by rail from Silk Road cities into the snow-covered peaks of the Western Tien-Shan to discover how ski resorts, hiking routes and high-speed trains are opening up an unexpected side of Central Asia.  

Also inside: 

• Climb volcanoes听in听Indonesia听and听Ecuador听听
• Explore听inspiring rewilded landscapes听around the world听
• Hike to Britain鈥檚 most remote rural pubs听听
• Wander the bazaars and backstreets of Kathmandu听听

All this, plus a curated roundup of scenic hotels and retreats 鈥� produced by The Collection鈥檚 advertising partners 鈥� offering inspiration for future lakeside and mountain escapes. 

Website:听News, features and more:
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National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by 国产乱伦, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, DC. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010 and is packed with you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives.  

For more information about National Geographic, visit , ,鈥�,鈥�,鈥�,鈥�痑苍诲鈥�. 

CONTACT: 

For editorial enquiries: 
+44 (0) 20 7253 9906 
editorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk 

Maria Pieri, editorial director & chief operating officer 
+44 (0) 20 7253 9906 
maria.pieri@natgeotraveller.co.uk 

Matthew Jackson, chief executive officer 
+44 (0) 20 7253 9909 
matthew.jackson@natgeotraveller.co.uk 

Anthony Leyens, chairman and co-founder 
+44 (0) 20 7253 9909 
anthony.leyens@natgeotraveller.co.uk 

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About 国产乱伦 
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk 

Images by Jason Purple.

Following the awards, attendees were among the first to view the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2026 exhibition, which is now open to the public until 12 July. Spanning Granary Square, the free outdoor exhibition features winning and finalist images displayed across specially designed benches.

Browse the gallery below for highlights from the evening鈥檚 celebrations and exhibition launch.

Images by Jason Purple.

The campaign culminated in Living360鈥檚 acting deputy editor, Evelyn Richards, completing the Edinburgh Marathon in support of the charity. Reflecting on the experience, Evelyn said: 鈥淭he marathon was one of the toughest physical challenges I鈥檝e ever done as temperatures reached around 23C and there were long stretches of exposed heat throughout the route. However, I kept reminding myself what I was running for, and the stories we鈥檇 spent weeks helping tell through this campaign helped carry me through the hardest moments and the finishing line.鈥� 

The six-week partnership combined editorial storytelling, social content and fundraising initiatives designed to spotlight the realities of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), while encouraging conversations around chronic illness, visibility and resilience. 

Discover the series of features Living360 published throughout the partnership: 

• What Adele Roberts wants you to know about running with a stoma. Read听.听
• What running a marathon does to your body 鈥� and how to recover after race day.听Read听.听
• The reality of living with Crohn鈥檚听or colitis in your 20s.听Read听.听
• The stoma bag myths that still need debunking.听Read听.听
• The marathon kit,听fuel听and gear that Evelyn relied on for race day.听Read听.听

Evelyn added: 鈥淔rom the start, we wanted this partnership to feel honest, informative and human at its core. Crohn鈥檚 and colitis are often invisible conditions, and hearing directly from those willing to share their experiences was very powerful. It was incredibly rewarding to see how strongly audiences connected with the stories.鈥� 

If you would like to support Evelyn鈥檚 fundraising efforts for Crohn鈥檚 & Colitis UK, . 

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About 国产乱伦 
国产乱伦 is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

国产乱伦 delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk