As the industry prepares for cooler itineraries, National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s branded content team has been keeping ahead of the curve with travel advice that balances both the best of upcoming seasonal trips and how to celebrate the world’s most unique food cultures. 

From unmissable dishes to unforgettable travel sights, explore some of the most successful branded content stories below: 

Travel 

• 6 scenic Swiss road trips for every type of traveller — Whether you’re after palm-lined lakeshores or sparkling glaciers, medieval villages or Alpine peaks, Switzerland’s roads showcase the best of the country — no matter the season. Read more here. 
• Sacred stones and sleeping giants — touring El Salvador’s ancient landscapes — From a lost city submerged in ash to a still-smouldering volcano, centuries of history are easily accessed in Central America’s smallest country. Read more here. 
• Meet the cowboys of the Andes — To preserve their centuries-old horse culture, Ecuador’s chagras are inviting travellers to experience their traditions up close. Read more here. 
• Why autumn is the ideal season for walking in Japan — As the leaves turn and the weather cools, head out into the glorious Japanese countryside to walk ancient trails and experience traditional hospitality. Read more here. 

Food 

• A seasonal guide to Switzerland’s best-kept culinary secret — With foraging walks in wild garlic-flecked woods, lazy lunches at rustic taverns and wine-tastings in rolling vineyards, Ascona-Locarno has one of Switzerland’s most exciting food scenes. Read more here. 
• Tastes of Ecuador: 6 flavours every traveller should try — Ecuador is home to exquisite ingredients, each one telling a story of the country’s rich culinary heritage. From coffee to cacao, discover the time-honoured delicacies not to be missed. Read more here. 

For more information on partnering with the National Geographic Traveller (UK) brand, visit: https://aplmedia.co.uk/our_services/branded-content/   

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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. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and Step Up. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers.  
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