From subterranean cities in Cappadocia to Michelin-starred restaurants in Urla, the September cover story from National Geographic Traveller (UK) invites readers to explore Turkey’s hidden corners and uncover its best-kept secrets.  

In May alone, Turkey welcomed a record-breaking 5.1 million tourists. With the continent-straddling nation witnessing an unprecedented surge in visitor numbers, this latest issue throws the spotlight onto cultural, historical and natural attractions that haven’t always received the attention they deserve — from stargazing in the western Kaçkar Mountains to long-distance rail journeys through landscapes once traversed by Alexander the Great. 

Plus, a relaxing weekend in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, a photographic journey across the Austrian state of Carinthia and a city break to savour Miami‘s sun-soaked glamour. Find all this and more in the September issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). 

Don’t miss:  

• Sri Lanka: The Indigenous Vedda people are leading immersive treks in the jungled highlands 
• Valencia: Journey through the parks, wetlands and groves of 2024’s European Green Capital 
• Austria: Drink up the views from Carinthia’s lakeside restaurants and lofty mountain trails 
• Japan: Itineraries to experience the archipelago’s urban life, scattered islands and more 
• Miami: Turning 100 next year, Florida’s sun-soaked capital is brimming with vintage glamour 
• Dublin: A guide to the Irish capital, from big-ticket attractions to intimate audiophile bars

To read a sample of the September issue, click here 

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