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redicting the year ahead is a tough job at the best of
times, but in the current climate it’s particularly
challenging. If our cover story is anything to go by,
though, one thing is for certain: 2022 is ripe for some
incredible — and long overdue — adventures.
This is the second year we’ve joined forces with the 13
other international editions of National Geographic
Tr a v e l l e r to compile our Best of the World list, off ering
millions of readers worldwide the destinations to add to
their wish list for the next 12 months.
From an up-and-coming safari hotspot in eastern
Namibia to the traditions being kept alive in China’s
Yunnan tea mountains, this year’s list highlights
sustainable, environmental and community initiatives
alongside new openings and developments.
And whether your focus is closer to home — exploring
the best of the UK and Europe — or your sights are set on
journeys further afi eld, a new year off ers a fresh chance to
consider how and why we travel and what it means to be a
traveller in 2022.
This issue, we also reveal the results of our Reader
Awards, which returns aft er a pandemic-induced hiatus to
celebrate the best in travel, as voted for by you. Here’s to
a happy and prosperous new year.PAT RIDDELL, EDITOR@patriddell
@patriddellAWARD-WINNING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLERAITO Young Travel Writer of the Year 2021 • LATA Media Awards 2020: Online Consumer Feature of the Year
Award • BGTW Awards 2020: Travel Feature of the Year — Non UK • Travel Media Awards 2020: Consumer
Writer of the Year • British Travel Awards 2019: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine • BGTW Awards 2019:
Best Travel Writer • BGTW Awards 2019: Best Europe Travel Feature • Travel Media Awards 2019: Young
Writer of the Year • Travel Media Awards 2019: Specialist Travel Writer of the Year • AITO Travel Writer of the
Year 2019 • AITO Young Travel Writer of the Year 2019 • BGTW Awards 2018: Best Travel Writer • Travel Media
Awards 2018: Consumer Writer of the Year • BSME Talent Awards 2018: Best Designer • British Travel Awards
2017: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine • BGTW Awards 2017: Best Travel Writer • BGTW Awards 2016:
Best Travel Writer • British Travel Awards 2015: Best Consumer Holiday MagazineReader Awards 2021
Destinations, airlines, operators, books,
podcasts, TV shows and more — you’ve had
your say and the results of our annual awards
are fi nally in. Who’s won this year? (p.17)Covid-
The ongoing pandemic continues
to aff ect travel. Please note,
prices and travel advice are
subject to change. Contact your
travel provider for the most up-
to-date information. For the latest
news on safe travel and border
restrictions, visit gov.uk/fcdo14 nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel