December 2016/January 2017 issue • On sale from 17 November

In this issue

Travel Hot List

New flights. New walking trails. New experiences. Discover the best places to travel in 2017

Chile: Trip Planner

Make the most of the new direct flights launching from the UK to Santiago in January with our expert guide to the coast, desert, mountains and cities of Chile

Australia

Searching for author Bruce Chatwin's Songlines, 30 years after his legendary journey - in the Northern Territory's Aboriginal heartlands

South Africa

Forget the winelands - head north from Cape Town to discover incredible birdlife, ancient rock art, wild rapids all without the crowds

Laos

Head underground for a subterranean adventure in Khammouane Province -  home to the largest active river cave in the world and a whole raft of hidden wildlife and tiny villages

Goa

...beyond the beaches. Known best by fly 'n' flop holidaymakers, shake the sand from your flip-flops and head inland to discover why this former Portuguese colony is a world apart from the rest of India

Plus... Survive your first expedition cruise; comedian Bill Bailey talks birds; the best Aurora trips - with added adventure; How to spend an alternative first 24 hours in Iceland's Reykjavik; discover another side to the Canary Island of La Palma with a whole host of wild walking trails; Explore Bali's Mother Temple; long-sleeve baselayers - tested, and lots, lots more...

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