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With South Korean culture radiating around the world, National Geographic Traveller (UK) is inviting readers to explore the East Asian nation up-close.
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).
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- Malawi:听In this biodiverse corner of Southern Africa, conservation projects are preserving the landscape while protecting local life听
- 惭补濒迟补:听Tracing the nation鈥檚 myths and monsters, from the Valletta Vampire to serpents听and shape-shifting ghosts听
- 颁辞辫别苍丑补驳别苍:听In search of the good life in the Danish capital, regularly named among the听world鈥檚 happiest places to live听
- 颁辞谤苍飞补濒濒:听This coastal powerhouse is home to expert craftspeople, including a听woodsmith听on Bodmin Moor and sea-glass jeweller in Falmouth听
- 贵辞辞诲听别虫辫别谤颈别苍肠别蝉: 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
- 叠补苍驳办辞办: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
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