Contents July/August 2013
POSTCARDS
Your travel photos and the stories behind them 8
From Ethiopian plains to Omani beaches
OUR PLANET
This month’s travel news, views and events 15 Climb inside a volcano and reasons why Afghanistan shouldn’t be crossed off the list
8 EASY TRIPS
Short breaks to book now 24 GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND Summer means a whole range of sports on offer on the slopes 24 CALVIA, MAJORCA New hiking trails make it easy to explore this Spanish isle 25 GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN Gorge on the city’s best cinnamon buns in a ‘fika’ 26 MONTE CARLO, MONACO Check out big concerts from Elton John, Elvis Costello and more 27 KHAO LAK, THAILAND Realise childhood dreams and ‘own’ an elephant for a day 28 SARAJEVO, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Movie madness as the 19th annual film festival rolls into town 29 CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY Discover underground churches and ‘fairy chimneys’ at this ancient site 29 TRAVEMUNDE, GERMANY Set sail on a week long yoga cruise on a clipper ship
ON THE COVER
Delve into London with creative days and nights out p30
FEATURES
In depth experiences to add to your wish list 30 ON THE COVER LONDON 20 cool ways to discover the UK’s capital, from cinema installations to secret walks 40 WALES Discover the land of Dylan Thomas with three amazing coastal walks round the Welsh coastline 48 CHANNEL ISLANDS Boats and magic, beaches and pixies, a visit to the Channel Islands is like stepping back in time 56 SALALAH Southern Oman used to be the ancient world’s go to place for frankincense. We find out why. 64 EID BREAKS 10 unique ways to spend the festive break abroad from diving in Malta to the Hogwarts Express 6
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Let the Welsh coastline enchant your senses p40 7/3/13 3:59 PM