Wanderlust picks out 50 best trips for 2011

Friday, 26 November 2010 5:11 PM

Looking for gap year inspiration to kick-start your 2011? Then pick up the latest edition of Wanderlust magazine and browse through their selection of the 50 next new trips for the New Year.

The December/January issue is on sale now for £3.99 and offers 144 pages of travel inspiration, including epic journeys through the Himalayas, Arctic expeditions, and African exploration on the river Congo.

Furthermore, Wanderlust has recently undergone a redesign, and now includes three free pocket guides in each issue. This month’s edition comes with guides on the North Devon Coast, Karnak in Egypt, and how to spend your first 24 hours in Bangkok.

Other tips and advice include how to ride a camel and the top five unorthodox uses for condoms on your travels. Travellers on a budget will also enjoy the around the world in 80 days guide, which shows you how to see the world’s greatest sights for under £80 per day.

To find out more, visit: www.wanderlust.co.uk
 

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