The right daypack is an essential piece of travel gear, here we give you some advice as to what to look out for and review 6 of the best
When you only need to carry the barest of travel essentials or pack a few items for a short walk, you can’t beat a daypack for squeezing everything into 30 litres or less. Here are our pick of the best
Vital if you need it, extra bulk if you don't, but always necessary when you travel. Get the lowdown on the humble First Aid Kit and the basic essentials it should contain...
From warming you up on the plane to warding off insect attacks, the hoodie can be a useful piece of travel kit. Find out which was judged best in test...
As the weather warms, walking boots become all about comfort and getting good protection at a lighter weight. Here are six of the best available for £120 or less
If you want a breathable and wind-resistant layer to wear over your T-shirt (or base layer) when you’re confident it won’t rain, then consider a softshell for your outdoor adventures…
When it comes to travel photography, most people opt for either a DSLR camera or their mobile phone. However, there are plenty of other options to get unique shots…
From strolling up mountain peaks to shimmying into village pubs, a good pair of trousers will take your from tours to trails in supreme comfort. Here are 8 of the best, including our Best in Test, and Best Value pair
Happy New Gear! The results of Wanderlust's 2018 Gear of the Year awards are now in: here's the definitive list of the best kit that every traveller needs to take on their next adventure…
On a recent trip to Peru and the Galapagos Islands, Wanderlust’s Simon Chubb tried out this gadget that is neither traditional camera nor video camera
Over the years, you've told us your ultimate travel experiences – so here it is, the definitive travel wish list...
New technology has changed the way we travel – will these four travel apps make you want to embrace smart phones and tablets on the road?
It's a new year and you're looking for a new start. How about a job that pays you to travel? Here’s our guide to getting a satisfying and fulfilling career in travel
Five salutary lessons on why you should never travel without good insurance
A spiritual month for Muslims – but a logistical nightmare for travellers? Heed the advice of our country-by-country guide to travel during Ramadan
Need trip inspiration for 2012? Or simply want to know the Wanderlust team a bit better? Check out some of our travel plans for the year ahead
We all umm and arr about our New Year resolutions... Here we give you a selection of travel-themed ideas
Six of the best tried + tested ways to help you live your wildest travel dreams – without going broke in the process
Asthma and allergies are on the rise, but they needn't curb your travel plans. Here we help you see the world without wheezing
We wrote 20 questions to test your travel know-how from 2010 (featured in Issue 116). Here we present to you the all important answers
Personal satisfaction, sharing stories with friends and family, or reaching out to a wider audience: travel and technology
Yes, the water is shimmering turquoise, the food toothsome and travel cheap – but there’s so much more to South-East Asia’s most popular country
Want to improve your travel photos - but have no idea where to start? You need this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide...
Wondering what to get your travel-loving friend for Christmas? From gear to gadgets here's what to stuff their stocking with
Burma is the hottest destination in travel. Our Blogger of the Week, Kellie Netherwood, advises on how to visit responsibly
Travel writers often get free travel, meals and flights, but that doesn't mean they always have to write glowing reviews. Nick Boulos outlines the need for honesty and putting readers first.
Helen Moat discovers that the key to successful cycle touring is the company you keep
Fancy a change from the usual tent set-up? Want something a little more quirky as a ‘just in case’ option? Check out these shelters for your next kip, from tarps to hammocks
Travelling with a wheelchair has its challenges - but follow accessible travel expert Gordon Rattray's advice and you'll have an adventure
Regular travellers get their packing down to a fine art and know their must-haves. Olivia Haughton asked some of the Wanderlust team to name their one essential travel item...
Wanderlust editor-in-chief Lyn Hughes looks back on 20 years of publishing the UK's favourite travel magazine – and on what lies ahead
From UK whale watching to full-on expedition planning, this month's new crop of travel books will get you revved up for new adventures
The greatest thinkers on the planet give their considered opinions on travel. Do you agree with them?
A travel shirt is more than a fashion statement: these hardworking items can protect you from the sun (and biting insects too), keep you cool, hide your valuables and help you look smart everywhere from mountain slopes to city bar
Sometimes it's best just to slow down. Travel more mindfully to experience more culture, meet new people, and simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Pick one of these challenges and you'll relish the change of pace...
Could you build a successful career as a travel blogger? This expert guide could help you on your way...
From the Taj Mahal to Sri Lanka's stilt fisherman, these are the stunning new takes that made the shortlist of our Travel Icon category and the stories behind them
"Don't you know who I am?!" This is what happens when the 'glamour' of travel writing goes to your head...
Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad
Want to travel more but pay less? Here’s how to enjoy the world's 12 ultimate travel experiences for less – and the low cost alternatives...
The world's greatest living travel writer reveals how he fell into writing travel narratives and what he loves about the genre
This week's travel health news, including rabies, measles and more
Wise words from some of our travel heroines to help you celebrate International Women's Day 2012
Want to travel longer by making money on the road? Long-term traveller Jonny Blair nominates the jobs that will take your further
Winner of Best Travel TV Show in the Reader Travel Awards 2014, Simon Reeve talks to Wanderlust about buying fake Somali passports, getting malaria and eating penis soup
For the professional, travel writing can be a lonely pastime Nick Boulos sheds light on this darker side of a dream job
Melanie Gow looks back with pride at how travel has made her son the man he is today
A tour guide can make or break a holiday – but they're even more important to travel writers. Here's why...
Travel healthcare is not the place to cut corners. Undertake research, forward plan and shop around: savings can be made without jeopardising your wellbeing
If you want to inspire a love of travel in your children, ditch the museums and let them experience the world, says Melanie Gow
Last week it was travel complaints, this week we asked YOU to tell us the stupid things you've heard on your travels. Here are the funniest 13
Author Diccon Bewes on Thomas Cook's first paying customer. And how she changed travel – and Switzerland – forever
From wearable sleeping bags to metal detector sandals, we present ten travel fashion faux pas you really should avoid
Justin Egli follows his father's footsteps to Japan, and ponders the influence that parents have on how – and why – we travel
Modern kids are connected and looking for new thrills. But slowing things down when you travel could be exactly what you and your family need
From the outside world, travel blogging can look like a lot of jetsetting, free gifts and swanky hotels – for just few hours of work per day. Not true.
New flights. New walking trails. New experiences. Here's the definitive guide to the destinations you'll want to add to your travel wishlist for 2017
Do you have what it takes to become a travel guide? it can take you all over the world, but you'll need buckets of passion, endless knowledge and a big dose of patience too...
Travel photographer and author of the bestselling BBC book 'Unforgettable Things To Do Before You Die' Steve Watkins reveals how to improve your photographs on your next trip
Earlier this year we asked for your ultimate travel experiences – you responded in your thousands. Here, travel experts and celebrities share their top moments
Travel isn’t the cheapest hobby – but be savvy and you can conserve your cash. Here are our top wallet-friendly tips on where to go and how much money you can save...
Ahead of his filmmaking seminar at London's Adventure Travel Show 2015, we quiz Leon McCarron about his new film, what makes a great story on screen, and his tips for aspiring filmmakers...
Learn how to share your travel experiences online, find a niche and boost your profile with our travel blogging masterclass
Travel can be uplifting and inspiring – but it can also be stressful and disorientating. Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth considers what you can do to make your trip stress-free
Travel is a drug. Peter Moore explains how he got hooked
Illustrator and artist Tim Baynes gives his unique impressions on the world of travel
Apps designed to engage your kids with travel – our pick of the best
Everything you need to know about travel insurance (yes, it's boring, but it is essential...)
Solo travel or a trip with a friend: which is better? Alastair Humphreys helps you decide
Our Blogger of the Week, Rosemarie John, was inspired to travel the world by the 60s. But not in the way you'd think
Ahead of International Kissing Day (July 6), blogging couples, including Love & Compass and Nomadic Boys pick the most romantic travel experiences, from unforgettable camping spots to mountaintop sunrises
How to stay healthy before, during and after your trip
In this hyper-connected world there is no reason travel should be super-fast too. Discover why the romance of rail still rules
In 2016, we’ve been told incredible travel stories by the likes of Bryan Cranston, KT Tunstall, Joanna Lumley, Moby, Levison Wood, Art Malik, Billy Bragg and more. Here’s are some of their most colourful stories, from Patagonia to India and Japan
Winner of last year's People category in the Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year competition, Johnny Lawlor, offers his tips on how to take adventurous shots
Our featured blogger discovers that it's almost impossible to be alone when you travel on your own
Penny Walker takes a look at the travel traditions to be put on the endangered list as technology takes over
Long distance rail adventurer Matthew Woodward puts various types of luggage to the test to decide which is the best for train travel
This week's travel health news, including dengue fever, rabies, how to stay safe in Thailand's flooded areas and more
With the 2013 Wanderlust Travel Photograph of the Year Competition still open for entries, judge Steve Davey offers his insider tips on the Travel Icon category, and what makes a winning photo
Travel writing might be a dream job for many people, but the industry is in flux. Is Nick Boulos a dying breed?
This week's travel health news, including random attacks in Kenya, earthquake advice in Turkey, a rabies outbreak in Bolivia and more
Following a close call with cancer, Sandra Reekie discovered the joys and freedom of solo travel. Here's her story, along with specialist solo trips and our advice for how to make the most of travel-for-one
Valentine's Day: for some it's heaven and for others it's hell. Whichever you feel have some travel love inspiration on us...
More travellers die being hit by cars than from mosquito bites. Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth looks at how to avoid accidents that frequently assail travellers
Despite being a fast growing (and high spending) proportion of travellers, solos are still often treated poorly. Here’s our solo travel manifesto!
Stuck for new travel ideas? We've got our eye on 10 different places – read on for our inside scoop on the best emerging destinations for 2015...
Travelling the world on your own can actually be more invigorating than with friends or family. We offer a bit of guidance for being independent abroad
There are two types of people who enter travel competitions: those who listen to what the judges are looking for, and those who don't and just send in anything
Wanderlust wanted to know more about the winning shots from our Travel Photo of the Year competition. Here, the photographers reveal what, why, when and how
Any trip down the eponymously renowned river that flows through the heart of Egypt makes you feel like you're a world – and an age – away
Why are some people happy to hole-up at home, while others can’t stop continent-hopping? Here we discuss the theories surrounding ‘wanderlust’
The most exciting cities. The newest trails. The most wallet-friendly destinations. Here's what will be on your to-do list in 2016
This week's travel health news, including dengue fever, yellow fever and how to stay safe when you're travelling
Travel health costs can quickly mount up when you’re planning an exotic trip – but scrimp on essentials at your peril...
From sex and mosquitoes to air rage and clean water: 50 unmissable health tips to help you stay well on your next trip
There's an app for app-solutely everything these days. We've trawled through them all to bring you the best apps to take with you on your next adventure
Our panel of experts explain how to make next year’s travel photos your best ever, using only what you’ve already got: a camera and your imagination
This week's travel health news including advice for travellers affected by the widespread flooding in South East Asia
We celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday by looking at the countries the Queen has dropped in on and ask: Is Her Majesty the world’s greatest traveller?
Pre-trip injections are vital, but which jabs do you really need? And how much do they cost?
From recurring boils to worms that crawl over your eyeballs, the world is full of unusual and downright horrifying ailments. Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth introduces a few…
It's small but spectacular, and so much more than just a stopover city...
Modern-day Cuba remains a clash of Spanish, American and communist cultures, and nowhere demonstrates that better than Habana Vieja
Indochina: three lands linked by the mighty Mekong – Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Nick Ray leads you through ancient temples, misty mountains and tribal villages
How do you make something special out of the over-familiar? Steve Davey helps you capture the world’s icons on camera
Temples and tapirs, rainforests and reefs, villages and volcanoes, The Maya Route is a trail littered with adventure
Bradley Mayhew helps you experience the awe-inspiring treks and temples of the Himalayan hideaway, Bhutan
Chile's high-altitude desert may be one of the driest places on earth, but there's a wealth of sites to visit which all enrich the soul
Some countries don't welcome journalists – so how do you travel under the radar? On a recent trip to Iran, Nick Boulos took on an alternative job title: Sales Manager. But who fell for his facade?
Hewn by the handiwork of ice ages past, Norway’s longest fjord is a stunner. Anthony Ham helps you explore its heights, depths and hidden crannies
From its wildly beautiful coastline to its raw, untrammelled interior, Australia’s ‘other half’ is one of the world’s great adventure playgrounds.
Can't do without technology on your travels? These great free travel apps will help you sort everything from currency converters to Wi-Fi while you're on the road...
Etiquette can be very different overseas – and so can the law. Keep a clean record on the road by taking our advice and reading these top tips
For a country almost the size of Europe, Australia has few railways – but it does offer some of the world’s greatest train rides. Hop aboard, mate!
It’s certain most of us find happiness when we travel, here we look at how hitting the road can keep you both happy and healthy
This week's travel health news from Nomad includes: encephalitis in India, measles outbreak in New Zealand, hand and foot disease in Malaysia and more
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the longest train journey in the world, Phoebe Smith undertakes the classic Trans-Mongolian railroad, but with a twist: switching direction to travel east to west…
Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad including malaria in Colombia, chikungunya in India, dengue fever in Brazil and more
Meet the brave, the bold and the bonkers trailblazers of travel
Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad including E-coli in Europe, Ebola in Uganda, Rabies in India and Bubonic Plague in the US
Jarryd Salem, one half of travel-blogging couple NOMADasaurus, outlines the ways travelling together can make a couple stronger and happier
Stanford University's former Dean of Freshmen says there eight things a child must be able to do by the time they are 18. Melanie Gow reveals how travel helped her children achieve them.
Where will we be travelling in 10 years time? Svalbard, Syria or Space? What will be doing? How will tech, drones and VR change travel? We asked 5 top industry experts for their predictions
10 of the world’s top travel bloggers, including The Planet D, Runaway Juno and Wanderlusters, highlight the amazing destinations that don't get the attention they deserve and why you should visit them
Whether you want to travel the world with your kids or just take them somewhere that will engage and excite them, these videos will give you the information and inspiration to do it
This year, how you travel will be just as important as where. We’ve rounded up all you need to know about the best ways to travel in 2016...
Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad
Best-selling author Peter Moore shares the secrets he (l)earned writing six popular travel narratives
Some say keen photographers are a major pain in the ass for travellers. What drivel!
We asked Wanderlust’s travel luminaries which experience had changed their life, here’s what they had to say...
Travel: A Literary History takes in all the greats, from Marco Polo to Colin Thubron. Take tips from them, says its author Peter Whitfield
They're not travel shows, but they still make you want to jump on the next plane... Which is your favourite?
Winners of Stanfords' Travel Writing Awards 2016 have been announced. Stanfords' Jude Brosnan gives the lowdown on the 7 best books of the year, including Wanderlust's choice for Adventure Travel Book of the Year
In a world where families are retreating into individual tech bubbles, Mel Gow reveals how travel could be the best – and maybe only – way to bring families together
A selection of barmy travel apps for your phone, that surprisingly, may also prove useful
Paul Harris, pro photographer and judge of Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year, shares his secrets for capturing one-of-a-kind snaps
A selection of the craziest yet strangely life-affirming travel videos featured in our Weird@Wanderlust blog this year
Terrorism is the Number One concern for many travellers. But are people too afraid? Terrorism and security expert Lloyd Figgins separates facts from fears, and tells you what you need to know to stay safe
She is the best-travelled monarch in history and has a collection of tacky souvenirs to match. We list the strangest
Sally Howard, author of a new book on sexuality in India, travelled extensively around the country. She discusses changing social mores and ways for single travellers to stay safe
Adventurer Gilo Cardozo on a new kind of backpacking that is set to literally take off - and change the way you look at travel
Looking for a career change and love travelling? I bet you've never thought of these crazy travel-related jobs
It’s official: Namibia is your favourite country on earth. To celebrate, we swoop into the Namib Desert to explore the extraordinary dunes of Sossusvlei
Get paid to travel around the world and write about your experiences? Sounds brilliant. Here’s our complete guide to making it happen.
Always on the move and fascinated by the world around them, toddlers make the ideal travel companion. Here are five destinations they’ll love to explore beside you...
As Mel Gow's sons start to make their way in the world, she ponders upon how travel has impacted on the direction of their lives
Edwina Cagol reflects on the challenges of getting her young children to engage with travel. And whether a theme park counts as a cultural experience...
That all-important second commission can make or break a travel writer's career. Our seasoned expert shares his advice for a stellar pitch
Sure, the prospect of setting off solo can seem daunting, but it will also open up a world of opportunities and self discovery. What are you waiting for?
