Available on newsstands now, the September issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) turns the spotlight onto the Italian peninsulas’ best journeys, inviting readers to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and poets on culturally rich adventures.  

Italy experienced another record-breaking year in 2024, registering the second-highest number of international tourist arrivals in Europe. While blockbuster cities like Rome, Florence and Venice remain the country’s big-hitters, its lesser-visited rural and coastal areas are also seeing an increase in visitor numbers, with more people looking to tap into the renewed trend for slow, immersive exploration. 

The September cover story is packed with inspiration for those keen to explore Italy at a more leisurely pace, from cycling trips on the Pedemontana Trail to multi-day hikes along the Via Francigena pilgrimage to Rome. Readers will find all this and more in the latest issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), available on newsstands now. 

Don’t miss:  

• Bhutan: Mountain spirits and dancing yaks on an otherworldly Himalayan hike 
• Namibia: In search of the world’s largest population of desert-adapted black rhinos 
• Mississippi Delta: A musical journey to the birthplace of the blues 
• Cuba: How to experience the Caribbean island’s edgy cities and uninhabited national parks 

To read a sample of the September issue, click here.

To subscribe to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) newsletter, click here.

###

Notes 
National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, DC. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010 and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.com/travel  

For more information about National Geographic, visit nationalgeographic.com, find us on the National Geographic app or visit us at Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok. 

About APL Media
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 1997, it publishes National Geographic Traveller (UK), supported by a portfolio of brand extensions including bespoke guides, supplements, events and digital platforms. APL Media delivers impactful, audience-focused storytelling through custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy and industry-leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and the professional development initiative Step Up. Its trade publishing portfolio includes Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, while it also creates and supplies digital and print content for a number of national newspapers.
aplmedia.co.uk