A new monthly newsletter from National Geographic Traveller (UK) brings online-only storytelling from the publication into sharper focus, delivering a curated selection of digital features straight to subscribers’ inboxes. 
 
From unique pizza tastings to collecting Japan’s beloved eki stamps, the inaugural January edition brought together online-only features that captured defining travel moments of 2025. Future editions will continue to round up the most recent — and most popular — original storytelling from the website. 

Browse some of the stories contained in the first newsletter campaign: 

• 7 must-visit ancient sites everyone should see. From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungle-choked ruins of Angkor Wat, ancient sites are among the world’s most inspiring destinations. Here are seven for your travel list. Read more here. 
• How pizza omakase became a trend and where to try it. Are you tempted by pretty much everything in a pizzeria? Then the new wave of pizza omakase tasting menus could be for you. Read more here. 
• A practical guide to collecting Japan’s eki stamps. Eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture and collecting them is easy and free. Here’s everything you need to know. Read more here. 
• 6 alternative ways to see the Northern Lights. This winter is predicted to be a particularly good one for the green-hued celestial effect in night skies. Here are some unique ways to catch the phenomenon in its full beauty. Read more here. 
• Just opened: UK’s newest hotels to book for 2026. The past year has seen a slew of exciting new hotel openings across the UK — here’s where you’ll want to book a stay in the new year. Read more here. 

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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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