National Geographic Traveller (UK) Jul/Aug 2025 issue on newsstands now

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Get to know Vietnam with the Jul/Aug issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), which invites readers to explore the Southeast Asian country’s misty mountains, subtropical beaches and imperial cities as it marks 50 years since the end of the war.

Vietnam is finally getting the attention it deserves, with improvements in infrastructure, new tourism projects and the arrival of the Michelin Guide taking it from backpacker’s favourite to a destination with increasingly universal appeal.

Despite growing visitor numbers, however, the country’s lush interiors and blockbuster cuisine attract around half the annual travellers of neighbouring Thailand. With Vietnam ripe for exploration, this month’s cover story zooms in on experiences that showcase the nation’s endless variety — from hill-tribe hikes in the mountain valleys of Mai Chau to cookery classes in the ancient city of Hue. Uncover all this and more in the Jul/Aug issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), available on newsstands now.


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Travel talk: Ask the Experts is back with advice on Crete’s food scene, tips for travelling with toddlers and more; Hot topic ponders the future of UK nightlife; The Info celebrates the return of Valencia’s La Tomatina festival; and the winning entries from this year’s Photography Competition are revealed. Finally, photographer Ryan Scott discusses capturing the dynamism of Detroit’s club scene for our June issue.

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For a 26-page digital sample of the Jul/Aug issue, visit magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/jul25

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