Travel Magazines for Inspiration

Posted by Amanda Kendle Aug 10, 2006

Every month when my Wanderlust magazine arrives in the post, everybody knows I'm out of action for the next 24 hours or so. I devour it from cover to cover - whether it be stories giving me sentimental flashbacks about my favorite previous destinations, or giving me ideas and inspiration for future holidays. At the end I'm often somewhat depressed when I realise how many places there are in the world where I'd really love to go, yet how little time and money there is for all of this.

Wanderlust is glossy and exciting, but last year I discovered another gem of a travel magazine, hidden europe. It's completely different: a roomier layout and no big glossy photo spreads. What I like about it is its unique approach to Europe, reporting from corners that everyday travelers might not reach, or with an angle that gives a perspective I wouldn't have imagined.

In this week's article, I interview Nicky Gardner, an editor of hidden europe. She has plenty of interesting things to say about the founding of the magazine and what exactly hidden Europe is.

Do you have a favorite travel magazine? Start a discussion and tell us which one it is and why you can't put it down.