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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

Contributors • Wanderlust is brought to life by people from all over the planet. Here are some of the award-winning writers who have crafted this issue – plus, we asked: what wildlife would they most like to encounter in Africa?

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VIEWFINDER

Your Letters • Your mail and missives about downtime during lockdown, making the most of special offers, returning to Sri Lanka, our online events, and more

SOCIAL TALK

#wanderlustmag • You’ve been sending us images of your latest trips and favourite adventures – tag us at #wanderlustmag on Instagram or email them to us at fromtheroad@wanderlust.co.uk

Ras Al Khaimah • Wanderlust digital editor Jessica Reid returns from the UAE’s little-known northern corner with a fresh perspective on the Emirates

YOUR TALES OF...

journal • The latest travel news, tips and stays, plus how to protect the world as you travel, why Sweden loves the outdoors, and much more

What’s New • All the latest cultural attractions, unforgettable stays and ethical escapes on Wanderlust’s radar

New openings • Museums and exhibitions for a full summer of culture

A good day to be free • The US holiday of Juneteenth marks the emancipation of Black American slaves in 1865, but it’s far more than a history lesson

Showing your pride • Over the years, Pride has moved from the fringes of big cities to putting the LGBTQI+ community centre stage all over the world – here’s our pick of this year’s events

WHERE TO ENJOY PRIDE

Lights, camera… ambition • Celebs hit the pilgrim trail, a former US president goes Netflix and the BBC takes on climate change – this is the month that travel TV got bold

Read this! • NEW BOOKS FOR YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE – OR YOUR TRAVEL BAG

5 crafts to buy and try in Azerbaijan • Once a key stop on the Silk Road, this Central Asian nation has been producing exquisite crafts made from silk, wool and copper for centuries

WHERE TO BUY…

Flavours from far and wide • Portugal’s cuisine is the result of centuries of exploration, resourcefulness and a flair for using simple ingredients, writes chef Leandro Carreira, who travelled the length and breadth of the country to research Portugal: The Cookbook

5 DISHES TO TRY

Help to protect nature while you travel • Holly Tuppen explores how nature travel has evolved beyond just wild adventures – it’s now helping to regenerate the world around us

TOP TIPS

6 items to set you up for summer • Things are heating up just as we’re finding our travel feet once again. Here are six ways to lighten your load and take you further and faster – in style

Eight magical Rio...