As the frost subsides and spring blossoms emerge, travellers are getting ready to embark on fresh adventures around the world. National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s branded content editors captured some exciting itineraries in their features last month — from discovering wildlife in Rwanda to exploring Switzerland’s most breathtaking mountaintop landscapes. 

Discover 

• Why Rwanda should be your next nature-led adventure. This small but spectacular East African country is one of the continent’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Read here. Edited by Zoe Bell. 

• 24 hours in Veliko Tarnovo, the ‘city of Tsars’ and Bulgaria’s cultural capital. One day in this beguiling city is enough to explore medieval strongholds, drift between traditional craft shops and soak up Ottoman-era traditions. Read here. Edited by Jessica Prupas. 

• From cactus trails to clay wraps — discover wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shaped by the Sonoran Desert and the Salt River, this US city blends luxury with nature-led experiences and restorative treatments rooted in its desert landscapes. Read here. Edited by Sara Crossley. 

• The world’s 10 most beautiful train journeys. All aboard some of the most glorious railways on the planet — from the heat of Australia’s Red Centre to the frozen heights of the Swiss Alps. Read here. Edited by Jessica Prupas. 

• Sea lions, surf and the steepest street — discover the best of Dunedin, New Zealand. A rich Scottish heritage, abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes set this South Island city apart. Experience the best of the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ with these six standout adventures. Read here. Edited by Emma Al-Mousawi, written by Emma Monk. 

• Where to find the best views in Valais — Switzerland’s most picturesque region. Home to mighty glaciers, mirror-still lakes, tranquil meadows and ravishing peaks, Valais delivers Switzerland in widescreen. Read here. Edited by Jessica Prupas. 

If you’re keen to work on a branded content campaign with the team at National Geographic Traveller (UK), visit: https://aplmedia.co.uk/our_services/branded-content/     

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Flora Neighbour, branded content manager   
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Sara Crossley, senior branded content editor   
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Jessica Prupas, senior branded content editor   
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Matthew Midworth, commercial director     
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Maria Pieri, editorial director & chief operating officer    
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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, internship schemes including Step Up and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers.  
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