Contributors

Wanderlust is brought to life by people from all over the planet. Here are some of the award-winning writers and photographers who have crafted this issue – plus, we asked: what is on your travel hot list for 2022?

LYNN HOUGHTON

The Mississippi River

Growing up on Canada’s West Coast instilled a passion in Lynn to tell stories of nature, northern destinations and indigenous people. She canoes deep into the Mississippi for us on p124, exploring its less-told history. What’s on your 2022 Hot List?

“Hot for 2022 are less-travelled destinations: Salt Pans of Bolivia; Manitoba, Canada; Guadiana River, Algarve; the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, plus Benin and Togo, West Africa.”

KATHY ARNOLD

Massachusetts

Long a Londoner, American-born Kathy loves to spend time in New England, and Massachusetts in particular. On p170, she gives us tips on the lesser-known spots in this popular state, from quirky museums and funky hotels to exploring the great outdoors. What’s on your 2022 Hot List?

“To compare and contrast facets of USA history at NYC’S new Museum of Broadway and Charleston’s new International African American Museum.”

KATJA GASKELL

Northern France

Guidebook author, journalist and founder of the family travel blog globetotting.com, Katja shares with us why you should visit the friendly, historic and surprisingly oft-overlooked northern coast of France on p94.

What’s on your 2022 Hot List? “After two years of stop-start travel I’d be happy to go anywhere but top of the list is Japan, here’s hoping they open their borders soon.”

ANTHONY SATTIN

Alexandria

Anthony has explored the Middle East and North Africa through three acclaimed books of history and travel, and two biographies. His latest book is Nomads: the Wanderers who Shaped our World (published May 2022). He visits Alexandria for us on p184. What’s on your 2022 Hot List?

“My list is all about people who remain in balance with the natural world, whether Bakhtiari in Iran, Bedu in the Middle East or gauchos in Argentina.”