Contributors

Wanderlust is brought to life by people from all over the planet. Here are just some of the individuals who helped to create this issue – and their New Year’s travel resolutions…

Holly Budge

Dispatches

Zimbabwe’s people and wildlife are particularly close to adventurer Holly’s heart. And it’s easy to see why. On p30, she reveals all about life on the anti-poaching frontline with her charity How Many Elephants. It’s fearless and we love it. New travel resolution?

“I will keep reaching for the stars! What you can achieve with passion, grit and a positive mind-set is beyond even your wildest dreams.”

Anthony Lambert

Gulf Islands article

As for his love of the Southern Gulf Islands, writer Anthony puts it down to countless visits – courtesy of his Canadian wife. On p90 he takes us on an action-packed adventure across these islands. New travel resolution?

“Last year I wrote about the dramatic story of BC’S Kettle Valley Railway, so this year, I plan to cycle the 650km trail, crossing its remarkable trestle viaducts.”

Damien Gabet

Egypt article

Travel writer Damien has had a soft spot for Ancient Egypt since school, often dressing up à la King Tut. In this issue, we follow him to Egypt, where he revels in his passion and reflects on its hotly anticipated new museum (p130). New travel resolution?

“Travel more around the UK – particularly places few others want to visit! I spent a wet weekend in Blackpool recently and was pleased to find superlative culture, food and fun.”

Sarah Riches

Wandersleeps

Travel editor Sarah lived in the desert in the Middle East for over a year, so Jordan felt like home to her, especially with the friendly locals. But it’s the places she stayed that caught our imagination this month, with forest chalets and desert domes to admire on p106.

New travel resolution?

“I loved Wadi Mujib in Jordan, so I can’t wait to go canyoning again. Ecuador and Myanmar are on the top of my list this year.”

Chris Moss

Patagonia article

When it comes to Patagonia, writer Chris knows it all – he’s only been exploring it since 1991. On p42, he goes off track to help chart a new to rival the W. It’s just as epic as you think.

New travel resolution?

“To spend time in Central Asia. I want to see the steppes and Silk Road cities of the ‘stans. I like big blue skies more than anything, and trains, so I’ll go slowly overland, as far as possible.”

Michele Falzone

Cover photo

Photographer Michele was gifted a jigsaw of the Taj Mahal at the age of six, sparking a lifelong love of it. So it seems fitting to feature his proudest moment – snapping the Taj from above with the rising fog of the Yamuna river – on our cover. New travel resolution?

“Set aside more time for travel. I want to do more aerial photography – strike while the iron’s hot! – and take more pictures on my bucket list.”