CONTENTS Smart traveller


15 | SNAPSHOT The Cretan sea sponge seller of Chania’s old harbour 16 | BIG PICTURE Morning breaks on Java’s volcanic Mount Bromo 19 | PICTURE THIS France celebrates the birth of impressionism 21 | WHAT’S PLAYING Offbeat music festivals in Petra and beyond 23 | FOOD Rinku Dutt on the flavours of West Bengal 25 | ON THE TRAIL Exploring Nashville’s music hotspots 27 | WHERE TO STAY Community- conscious hotels in Zanzibar 28 | FAMILY From jungle to coast in North Queensland, Australia


30 | INSIDE GUIDE History and gastronomy in the city of Dijon 33 | STAY AT HOME Enter the green world of England’s New Forest 35 | BOOKS Our pick of the best travel reads released in 2024 36 | KIT LIST Weather the elements with these kayaking essentials 39 | COMPETITION Win a seven- night getaway for two to St Kitts 41 | NOTES FROM AN AUTHOR Dom Joly on Canada’s Fogo Island 42 | MEET THE ADVENTURER Louis Alexander on running the world 44 | ONLINE Highlights from nationalgeographic.com/travel


21 23 58 On the cover Insider


The view over Clifton in Cape Town, South Africa Image: Getty


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46 | WEEKENDER: MURCIA River rafting, bar-hopping and empty beaches in one of southeast Spain’s most underrated regions 52 | EAT: BOGOTÁ Indigenous ingredients are king in Colombia’s fertile, mountain-bound capital 58 | SLEEP: HONG KONG In Asia’s ‘World City’, unforgettable stays come with dazzling dining options and skyline views


NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM/TRAVEL Travel talk


152 | ASK THE EXPERTS Alternative safaris in India, visiting Japan during cherry blossom season and more 154 | THE INFO Get the lowdown on the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan 155 | HOT TOPIC What the volcanic eruptions in Iceland mean for travellers 156 | THE REPORT Can the aviation industry really cut the link between air travel and climate change?


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171 | SUBSCRIPTIONS Get seven issues for £15 with our special offer 174 | EVENTS Expect a fresh crop of talent at this year’s Food Festival 177 | INBOX Let us know what you think of the magazine to win a great prize each month 178 | HOW I GOT THE SHOT This month, photographer and pearl farmer Josh Humbert discusses the challenges of surf photography


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