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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...

Welcome…

Behind the scenes this month...

Contributors • Wanderlust is brought to life by people from all over the planet. Here are just some of the individuals who helped to create this issue – and their top snow and ice experiences!

The Wanderlust Philosophy

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VIEWFINDER

Your letters • Your mail and missives: remembering the Azure Window in Gozo, responsible travel, creating life-long memories on a once-in-a-lifetime trip and much more...

SOCIAL TALK

#wanderlustmag • Been somewhere beautiful? Done something amazing? Tag us at #wanderlustmag on Instagram or email your pictures to fromtheroad@wanderlust.co.uk and make us jealous.

Spiritual retreat

4 great reasons to visit RHINELAND-PALATINATE • We shine a spotlight on this verdant and vineyard-covered region known as ‘Romantic Germany’...

The Grapevine • What’s getting us talking at Wanderlust Towers

THE DESTINATION: SRI LANKA • Sri Lankan locals are celebrating life and encouraging travellers to return to their island. With free one-month visas a current enticement, it’s even easier to explore these shores

A DAY TRIP SIGIRIYA

Get out and about around Sri Lanka…

THE NUMBERS

Unexpected encounters with… SIMON REEVE • The presenter’s new series The Americas sees him explore the two continents – he talks about the first part of his adventure, from drinking ‘frozen toe’ cocktails in Canada to bingo in Alaska

Apple cake with almond macaroons and cream • Æblekage is a Danish treat with sweet roots, and is a delight to eat in Copenhagen when fruit is fresh from an autumn harvest...

Head to Head Berlin VERSUS Prague • As the nights get darker and the mercury drops, why not cheer yourself up on a short city break to a European winter wonderland. But should you choose a few days in beautiful buzzing Berlin or pretty pulsating Prague?

Ki-Ra, Dominican Republic • Find the calm away from the hoards in the ‘birthplace of the earth spirit’,

Jonathan Kemeys ... goes to a crocodile creche • Ancient reptiles roam Nepal’s riverbanks, but for how long? The Zoological Society of London’s writer takes a trip to Chitwan National Park to meet the gharials tasked with saving their species

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE • Discover Australia’s South and seek out unique wildlife adventures with these six top tips from Flight Centre’s team...

WILDERNESS THROUGH A WINDSCREEN • Boats are not the only way to enjoy the wildlife and landscapes of Mexico’s Baja California Sur. Grab a car and follow Route 1 for a fast track to whales, cave paintings and friendly locals…

THE TRIP

Footnotes • Baja California...