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Travel and exploration have always been a quintessential part of

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Paris local Catherine Le Nevez guides us around the regenerated

Shop for a nostalgic adventure

Make like an old-school explorer with our selection of essentials

Island-hoppers unlimited

THE ISLANDS OF GREECE HAVE INVITED ZIGZAGGING explorations ever since

Book a table at the palace

Since the 18th century, when it was built for a

The Vespa

Get up to speed on the early days of this feisty Italian icon

All agogh

The disorientation (good or bad) you feel outside your home

Outdoor dining, anyone?

If one of your restaurant bugbears is noisy neighbours, reserve

bauhaus

MODERNISM TURNS 100 THIS YEAR, at least if you count

Green

We reveal the winning images from our Instagram competiton, this month on the theme of ‘green’

My favourite souvenir

A thrilling fossil, a hedonistic tattoo, a bloke called Dave – Lonely Planet staf reveal the best things they’ve brought back from their travels

Look up

Touring South America, Kevin Faingnaert discovers contrasts high in the Bolivian Andes: from the suburbs of La Paz to the saltwater lagoons and volcanoes of the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve

What I’ve learned... walking through Morocco

Alice Morrison is a writer, adventurer and BBC presenter. She is currently undertaking a 700-mile trek following Morocco’s River Draa from source to sea

BEAR GRYLLS Q&A

Our guest editor reveals his tastes and inspiration, as a famed adventurer, a father of three and a hugely experienced traveller – including his idea of holiday hell!

MY LIFE OF ADVENTURE

WAY UP IN A FAR CORNER OF INDIA, squeezed in

GREAT ESCAPE Uganda

A trip of a lifetime awaits in this adventure-filled African country. Go on safari at Lake Mburo, come face to face with man’s closest relatives in Kibale, track gorillas in Bwindi, stay on a ranch in Mbarara, then take to the water at Mabamba Swamp

100 ADVENTURES TO LAST A LIFETIME

Bring a little bit – or a whole lot – of adventure to your travels with our ten themed lists, each delivering ten ideas for truly extraordinary, original experiences

Wilder shores

We follow in the footsteps of the American artist Rockwell Kent, whose urge to explore led him to live in a cabin on a barely inhabited island of the coast of Alaska, 100 years ago

The New Madrid

Explore the Spanish capital and you’ll find a city vigorously reinventing itself. Highways have turned into inviting parks, abattoirs are becoming art spaces, and once-neglected cinemas now host restaurants and bars

Quiz

Celebrate ten years of the magazine with our fiendish anniversary quiz. Turn to p129 for the answers. (No cheating.)

Drinking in Antwerp

Belgium’s second city and biggest port, easygoing Antwerp is the country’s capital of cool, with a slew of drinking dens to suit every taste. Read on to uncover the best places to get a beer, wine or genever

Eating in Hamburg

Hamburg’s appeal can be narrowed down to one simple calling card: it’s one of the coolest cities on Earth. If you want to sample some of its hottest cafés and restaurants, read on

Quirky Florence

Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) brims full of world-class sights, restaurants and attractions. Here’s our guide to its more ofbeat charms

Shopping in Istanbul

This magical meeting place of East and West has more attractions than it has minarets (and that’s a lot). It’s also a place where the locals have perfected the art of shopping – join them with our tips on top boutiques

Las Vegas on a budget

An oasis of indulgence, dazzling in the desert, Vegas promises excitement, entertainment, fortune and fame. Here’s how to enjoy the city if your ambition is bigger than your budget