Wanderlust

Enjoy articles on… Sri Lanka beyond the sea We explore Sri Lanka’s archaeological and historical treasures, plus its wonderful nature and its rail journeys Top New Rail Routes for 2022 New rail routes are emerging worldwide, along with old favourites returning. The Florida Keys Defined by the ocean that surrounds it, this island chain has a natural side that begs exploration Tierra del Fuego With Chile declaring they have the southernmost city in the world, we take a journey to the end of the world Rediscovering Rhodes Boasting thousands of years of Mediterranean history and culture, Rhodes is a many-layered isle The wherry boats of the Norfolk Broads The wherry boats of Norfolk had almost passed into history, but a few survived and are bringing old-fashioned sailing back to the Broads PLUS... Double Bill: Rennes & Nantes, France Hidden USA: Finger Lakes, New York State Indigenous culture: Namibia British break: Pembrokeshire Off-the-grid: Sucre, Bolivia European short break: Thuringia, Germany World Heritage: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay WanderSleeps: Sri Lanka World Food: Indigenous Australia

EDITOR’S WELCOME

What we cover…

Contributors

Who is the Wanderlust traveller? • We’ve often met you at events and shows, but through our Reader Survey, we set out to understand what we all share in common. Meet the typical Wanderlust traveller…

Wanderlust

VIEWFINDER

Journal • The latest news, plus community tourism in Honduras, eating hyper-local in Québec, and 2026’s top trips…

From the road • You’ve been sending us images of your latest trips and favourite adventures - tag us at #wanderlustmag on Instagram, or email them to us at fromtheroad@wanderlustmagazine.com

Your letters

UK openings

What’s New • The latest flights, exhibitions and stays, plus Hawaiian treasures, cultural Los Angeles and Libya’s recent resurgence

World Wetlands Day

NEW Sleeps

Meet the ambassadors of The Bahamas • The Bahamas is celebrating 50 years of its popular Peopleto-People cultural programme. Tom Bennedik reports

The winners • The results are in! Here’s who came out on top in this year’s Reader Travel Awards, thanks to your valuable votes

Read this! • We’re all about the stars and travel on the fringes this issue, as the experts at Stanfords pick their top reads for the months ahead

LISTEN HERE!

Check-in: Saudia • Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier is growing fast, but at the heart of its service is a very traditional form of Arabic hospitality, writes Lyn Hughes

Wellness for whom? • The wellness travel industry has a toxic secret: it’s breathtakingly unwelcoming to anyone who isn’t already perfectly ‘well’, writes Sophie Morgan

Staying on your feet • Whether roaming historic cities or wild hillsides, looking after your feet and ankles will keep you on the right path, says Dr Stephanie Gallard

Izakaya hopping in Japan • Masterchef winner and Japanese food expert Tim Anderson explains why izakaya dining culture is far more than bar snacks

Southern Québec • The chefs and growers of Southern Québec are championing a hyper-local food culture driven by seasonality and tradition. Our North America editor returns with a full belly…

Just back from… Honduras • Our writer returns from Central America, where a surge of community-run tourism is offering a fresh eye on Honduras’ past and present

Thrilling new trips for 2026 • From a cruise along the Congo River to spotting wild cats in remotest China, we pick some the most exciting trips for the year ahead

Gora Kadan Fuji, Oyama, Japan • With its serene architecture, sublime views of Mount Fuji and high-flying restaurants offering seasonal local cuisine, this elegant ryokan will feed your body and...