Contributors

Wanderlust is brought to life by people from all over the planet. Here are some of the writers and photographers who helped us to create this new issue – plus their insider travel secrets

Sue Watt

Lake District

Sue has a passion for wildlife and has been writing about African travel and conservation for over 12 years. For this issue, she stayed closer to home, walking and wild camping with the Lake District’s endangered Fell ponies (p62). Insider travel secret?

“Sierra Leone has a lot to discover. Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary would melt the hardest of hearts, and Tokeh Beach at sunset is just gorgeous.“

Mark Gilligan

Viewfinder

Photographer Mark shot a perfect rainbow in one of his areas of expertise: The Lake District (p10). Chalking up 45 years as a pro, Mark now also runs workshops in the Lakes and Snowdonia.

Insider travel secret?

“Research the location beforehand and once there, look for the unusual. Photographing at different times of day will produce more diverse, impactive images.”

Sarah Riches

Go Now: Lofoten Islands

Back in the UK after five years in Asia, Sarah writes for Where London, and whereandwhenlondon. com. Here, she reveals why you should visit the Lofoten Islands right now (p22).

Insider travel secret?

“A candlelit cave trip in Semuc Champey, Guatemala. You have to keep hold of a candle while pulling yourself along ropes in the dark, while you’re up to your neck in water.”

Elizabeth Atkin

Head to Head Wanderlust’s digital editor Elizabeth has a special place in her heart for northern Europe, so she’s well-placed to weigh up the strengths of Amsterdam and Copenhagen (p26). Insider travel secret?

“The North East! One of England’s least-visited regions. Bamburgh Beach, High Force (one of England’s highest waterfalls), Bowes Museum and Alnwick’s Barter Books are all well worth a visit.”

Alex Robinson

Spice Islands

Award-winning travel writer and photographer Alex has had adventures all over the world. He got married in Brazil, got lost in India and had a huge shock in Peru when the bank next to his hotel got blown up. For this issue, his travels took him to the Spice Islands in Indonesia (p30).

Insider travel secret?

“Learn a language and learn from the locals: it’s the people that make a place special.”

James Nampaso

The knowledge

James bagged the ‘Best Safari Guide’ title at the 2019 Wanderlust World Guide Awards. Who better to give some expert advice on going on safari in Africa? See his top tips on page 97. Insider travel secret?

“Always check you are going to a conservancy (‘conserve and see’). These are the future for Kenya’s wildlife tourism. All parties, including visitors, benefit from these precious areas.”