Inside the latest issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK)
This month, we’re inviting you to explore not only Egypt’s greatest wonders but also to meet the people whose lives are shaped by them, whether that means taking a slow boat down the Nile to meet the fishermen who live on its shores, or riding into the desert to see how creativity can strike in the most unlikely places.
The long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo has spurred a renewed passion for the land of the pharaohs — a country so historically rich and storied, it’s the trip of a lifetime for many travellers. But Egypt is far more than the sum of its ancient treasures, as the October issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) shows.
This month, readers are invited to explore not only the country’s greatest wonders but also the people whose lives are shaped by them. Take a slow boat down the Nile to meet the fishermen and village bakers who live on its shores; cycle Luxor’s West Bank with a guide who grew up alongside the Colossi of Memnon; and ride into the desert to see how creativity can strike in the most unlikely places. This issue is packed with inspiration to help plan the ultimate adventure to Egypt, from the classics to more offbeat experiences.
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New York City: Searching the Big Apple for its top take on the heartiest of streetside snacks
Majorca: Set amid sun-bleached hills, the best hotels on this Balearic island are rooted in the land
Ottawa: Celebrate the old and new in Canada’s capital city, uncovering its Indigenous history en route
The Edit: See the starling murmurations swirling above Rome; the best hotels, new experiences and documentaries on our radar; get to know autumn’s diverse produce with these hands-on harvest experiences; a wander around San Sebastián, the Spanish city famed for its pintxos; the best bites in Rio, according to a local chef; a beech-swaddled sauna hotel in Sweden; seeking out the supernatural in the Waveney Valley; a taste of local life in Lisbon; and the revival of Bangkok’s traditional shophouses.
Special Interest: Marcel Theroux peeks behind the curtain in North Korea
In Focus: All the latest from the world of travel photography
Expert Traveller: Set-jetting in Malta is our One to Watch this month; The Lowdown ponders the future of luxury train travel; Kit List returns with essential equipment hut-to-hut hiking; The Story Behind explores the history of lederhosen; How To teaches you how to recover your lost luggage; and Great Little Place sees National Geographic Traveller (UK) readers share their favourite Parisian haunts. Finally, actor and singer Venessa Williams discusses her most memorable journeys in My Travels.
