Editor’s letter


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elcome to our 10th-anniversary issue! Somehow, despite all the challenges of recent months, we’ve managed to reach a decade in


circulation — in no small part, down to you. Whether you’ve been with us since the very beginning or joined us along the way: thank you. The journey ahead may well continue to be bumpy, but we’re hoping to guide you through this patch of turbulence. And with that in mind, this issue we reveal our Best of the


World list. We’ve collaborated with the 15 other global editions of National Geographic Traveller to bring you the places we think should be on your radar in 2021 and beyond. Each of the 35 destinations has a story to tell for the year


ahead. From the exploration of ‘Africa’s last Eden’ in Gabon and the environmental efforts of Denver, Colorado, to the new England Coast Path, set to be the world’s longest seafront walking trail when it launches later this year, the list is one to celebrate. It profiles conservation successes, cultural resilience and tales of communities overcoming daunting obstacles despite the pandemic. Our cover story highlights the extraordinary


destinations we can look forward to visiting when the time comes. So here’s to bright new horizons in 2021.


PAT RIDDELL, EDITOR


@patriddell @patriddell


AWARD-WINNING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER


Visit USA Media Awards 2020: Best Consumer Travel Magazine Feature • British Travel Awards 2019: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine • BGTW Awards 2019: Best Travel Writer • BGTW Awards 2019: Best Europe Travel Feature • BGTW Awards 2019: Best Transport Feature • Travel Media Awards 2019: Young Writer of the Year • Travel Media Awards 2019: Specialist Travel Writer of the Year • AITO Travel Writer of the Year 2019 • AITO Young Travel Writer of the Year 2019 • French Travel Media Awards 2019: Best Art & Culture Feature • BGTW Awards 2018: Best Travel Writer • Travel Media Awards 2018: Consumer Writer of the Year • Visit USA Media Awards 2018: Best Consumer Travel Magazine Feature • BSME Talent Awards 2018: Best Designer • British Travel Awards 2017: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine • BGTW Awards 2017: Best Travel Writer • BGTW Awards 2016: Best Travel Writer • British Travel Awards 2015: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine


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