From the sun-soaked thrills of Mexico City to the butterfly-enveloped forests of the Michoacán mountains, National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s May cover story takes a fresh look at Latin America’s most popular travel destination, revealing a country with an endless array of unique and vital experiences.  

Plus, a slow journey along Vietnam’s Mekong River, a look at the festivals and folk traditions of Istria and a deep dive into Philadelphia’s thriving culinary scene — not to mention a free 100-page Alps summer guide, featuring the pick of the peaks, with inspiration for the best trips to the mountains of Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.  

Don’t Miss: 

Vietnam: Discover the country’s remote reaches on a trip taking in the Mekong River and Con Dao islands.  

Istria: Explore the festivals and folk traditions of Croatia’s unique Adriatic enclave.  

Antarctica: This barren land of rock, water and ice is home to a surprising amount of wildlife.  

Egypt: Unbeatable itineraries across one of the world’s most atmospheric destinations, from the Nile Valley to the Red Sea 

Philadelphia: Food in Pennsylvania’s largest city is as much about coming together as it is about flavour.  

Birmingham: The UK’s historic industrial powerhouse is flaunting its heritage with style.  

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