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Explore the world, from Rome to Nandgaon, with these exclusive online features penned by National Geographic Traveller writers.

— 1 July
By Tamsin Wressell
Having featured as an Olympic sport for the first time ever in Tokyo, climbing is set to reach new heights of popularity. Keen to get involved? We recommend six of the best outdoor landscapes in Southern England to scramble over.

— 7 July
By Connor McGovern
Resist the lure of the Cotswolds this season and discover England’s lesser-explored green and pleasant corners instead.

— 10 July
By Angela Locatelli
To celebrate Rome’s 150th anniversary as the capital of Italy, we pick six ways to discover new sides to the Eternal City, from virtual reality tours of the Colosseum to day trips on a Vespa scooter.

— 10 July
By Nora Wallaya
We speak to Shauna Coxsey, Britain’s most successful competitive climber, about the UK’s best climbing spots, how she trains and what’s next for her.

— 17 July
By Nora Wallaya
The veteran American climber discusses the lessons learnt from his pioneering and remote expeditions, including his 2019 mission to solve a century-old mystery on Everest’s North Face, now the subject of his latest book.

— 20 July
By Sarah Baxter
From pods in the grounds of a restaurant to yurts on a garlic farm, there are plenty of places to camp — and eat — in style.

— 21 July
By National Geographic Traveller (UK)
Cycling is a great way to get out and explore, but if you’re tired of riding along the same well-worn paths, here’s some inspiration from five adventurous cyclists.

— 27 July
By Charlotte Wigram-Evans
From medieval palaces and manicured Victorian parks to brutalist masterpieces and Black heritage hubs, these five walks pack in some of the capital’s most iconic sights.

— 28 July
By Nora Wallaya
The Spanish artist recently unveiled a new mural in his home city that celebrates racial and gender diversity. We discuss his favourite galleries and exhibitions and discover his perfect day out in Madrid.

— 28 July
By Sarah Gillespie
From a travelling Cornish feast with overnight camping to a town-wide Welsh culinary experience, we’ve selected the top food festivals to discover this season.

— 31 July
By Prabir Mitra
On his first assignment for National Geographic Traveller in 2019, the photographer captured the hues of India’s Holi festival, a time-honoured Hindu celebration of colour. Here, he discusses how the shoot unfolded behind the scenes.

— 31 July
By Hannah Bailey
Although Olympic stadiums are erected amid great jubilation, many fall into disuse and disrepair soon after the Games finish. In Athens, however, skaters are reclaiming abandoned spaces once used as Olympic venues, as well as helping to invite young refugees into the community.

Happy reading!