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WanderSleeps: UK treehouses If you go down to the woods today look out for these cosy treetop escapes and rustic lodges

Explore 23 Grapevine The latest news, stays and dream trips from the world of travel 26 Go now: Corsica Medieval citadels and natural beauty galore – new lights reveal an island waiting to be explored 28 The trip Cycling can look easy – here’s our pick of the best e-bike tours going 34 Eat this Why a helping of gazpacho serves up the history of Europe in a bowl 36 Head to head: Indian Ocean escapes The Seychelles or the Maldives – which archipelago is right for you? 39 Dream sleep: Bolivia Admire the unique beauty of the Uyuni salt lats at Kachi Lodge 40 Dispatches How Liberia is overcoming its past to turn into your next beach escape

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Discover 144 Your travel tips The secrets of travelling down the Mekong – as told by you 146 Just back from Tales from Oman 147 The knowledge World Guide Award inalist Ashraf Masoud on undiscovered Egypt and Cairo’s upcoming museum 148 Ask the experts Visit Niagara Falls, explore the wild Welsh coast and ind the best Thai food – here’s how it’s done… 150 Instant expert Forest bathing – all you need to know about this hot travel trend 151 Health Want to avoid stomach bugs abroad? Dr Jane reveals how 152 How to… Tips and tricks on keeping your luggage safe during your travels 153 Travel books All the latest travel releases 155 Gear Need to travel light? Here’s how!

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The slower you travel, the more you learn. The most enriching thing is just ‘to be’; to react to the moment. For more from Alice Morrison, see our interview on page 32

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This issue mapped

Antarctica

Australia

Austria

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia

Cambodia

Canada

The Caribbean

The Caucasus

Corsica

Croatia

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

England

Ethiopia

Finland

Florida

France

Germany

Girona

Indonesia

Italy

Japan

Johannesburg

Laos

Lebanon

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Morocco

Myanmar (Burma)

Nepal

Norway

Oman

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Peru

The Phillipines

Portugal

Scotland

Seychelles

Singapore

South Africa

Sweden

Switzerland

Tanzania

Thailand

USA

Vietnam

Wales p23

p90

p30

p29

p39

p18

p121, 145

p91, 150

p18

p17

p26

p29, 161

p96

p146

p89

p147

p75, 163

p17

p29

p78

p28

p30

p18

p119

p12, 31

p14, 17, 31

p159

p118, 144

p170

p24

p89, 117

p36, p91

p32

p116

p151

p89

p146

p90

p17

p24, 60

p117

p30, 91

p74

p36

p115

p89

p23

p30

p23, 44

p120, 144

p148

p117, 144

p75, 148

UK, p74

This issue’s highlights

Cuba, p96

Peru, p60

Lebanon, p170

Tanzania, p44

Indonesia, p119

Australia, p90

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