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Asia's Best Beaches - with extra thrills There are loads of lovely places to flop on the sand - but where's the fun in that? Discover our pick of the 22 best South-East Asian beaches that offer a bucket load of adventure including: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and more... Explore Yosemite We show you how to celebrate this Californian National Park turning 125 in style - using catered camping in the beautiful backcountry Bryson on Britain Read our exclusive extract from Bill Bryson's brand new travel book – The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island - and catch our interview with the man himself Amazon Join us as we head for the biodiversity of Brazil to discover the food, the people and the wildlife that are connected by this great river Iran With travel restrictions easing there's never been a better time to discover travel's hottest new destination PLUS: Booking Air BnB? Read this first; first 24 hours in Sao Paulo; take a short break to the Isle of Skye; Gran Canaria away from the holiday resorts; and much, much more...

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Contributors • Wanderlust is brought to life by people from all over the planet. Here are some of the writers and adventurers who’ve crafted this issue – plus which Greek island they’d like to (re)visit...

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Your Letters • Your mail and missives about our free webinars, new-look magazine, the quiz book given to Wanderlust subscribers and a rather curious seal...

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#wanderlustmag • You’ve been sending us images of local trips and favourite adventures – tag us at #wanderlustmag on Instagram or email them to us at fromtheroad@wanderlust.co.uk

Lisbon • Fewer visitors, empty palaces and hidden gems. Wanderlust’s Elliot Wellsteed-Crook travelled to the hilly, cultured capital

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Your tips on the South Pacific • Tribal festivals, humpback whales and killer cocktails: no wonder you couldn’t wait to share recommendations from your island getaway

THE Wanderlust CLUB • The Wanderlust Club has a great range of exclusive offers, competitions and events for our members – here are just a few. Already a member? Head to wanderlustmagazine.com/your-wanderlust to find out more. Missing out? To join the Club turn to page 122.

journal • Travel news, ideas, advice and experiences – from eating like a king in Bali to Marrakech’s most atmospheric stays

What’s New • The latest routes, key developments and most forward-thinking initiatives in the world of Wanderlust

Bali’s royal recipes • Royal Balinese cooking is a taste sensation, rich in robust, pungent, sizzling and unique spices and flavours. Fortunately it’s no longer the preserve of the elite, meaning that if you know where to go, you can eat like royalty

5 DISHES YOU SHOULD TRY (AND WHERE TO TRY THEM)

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Flying through COVID? • Air travel has become one of the pandemic’s talking points. Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth takes us through her recent journey to Nepal and analyses the health risks

6 must-have items for adventurers • Whether you're planning to head for the hills, hit the beach or take to the water, these pieces of kit will come in handy on your next trip

Secrets, slavery and science • A new Netflix documentary about the impact of the climate crisis on the planet isn’t the only TV show that’s set to break boundaries…

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WIN! A DK EYEWITNESS BOOK BUNDLE WORTH OVER £130 • To celebrate the return of travel, DK Eyewitness is offering you the chance to win 12 books to help plan your future adventure...

5 crafts to try and buy in Sri Lanka • The teardrop island’s best souvenirs tell the story of a rich, revitalised local culture...