Wanderlust (magazine)

Wanderlust is a UK travel magazine and brand which covers intrepid, cultural, and special interest travel. The print and digital magazine is published six times a year with the strap-line "taking the road less travelled".

For other uses, see Wanderlust (disambiguation).
Wanderlust
CategoriesTravel magazine
FounderPaul Morrison
Lyn Hughes
Year founded1993 London, United Kingdom
CompanyWanderlust Publications
CountryUK
Based inWindsor, Berkshire
LanguageEnglish
Websitewanderlust.co.uk
ISSN1351-4733

History

Wanderlust was established in Windsor, Berkshire in 1993 by Paul Morrison and Lyn Hughes, who had observed the absence of a publication combining their interests in wildlife, activities and cultural insights.[1] Morrison died in December 2004[2] and Hughes took on the roles of publisher, managing director and editor-in-chief. Over the years, the magazine was sold and acquired by several media companies before being privately purchased in January 2020 by Georgios Kipouros - a former AI entrepreneur - who took over as both CEO and editor-in-chief.[3] Hughes - an award winning travel writer[4] - remains an important part of the business as a founding editor and frequently hosts, introduces, and speaks at travel events, as well as on Wanderlust's podcast.

The magazine includes features on off-the-beaten-track travel; sustainable, alternative destinations; and authentic, experiential trips.[5] The Wanderlust website includes archives from backdated editions alongside informational travel articles.

Wanderlust magazine is also well renowned for its travel photography, with its editorial photos taken by a host of travel photographers from around the globe. For over 20 years, Wanderlust has hosted its annual Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year competition and event, held in London. The majority of the categories are for amateur photographers, with one being open to professionals.[6]

The annual Wanderlust World Guide Awards[7][8] was launched in 2005 in memory of Morrison. This global award celebrates exceptional tour guides and tour leaders and is supported by The Daily Telegraph. The winners are voted for by readers of the magazine and previous judges include Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, and Kate Humble.

References
  1. "Britain's independent travel magazine celebrates 10 years". The Independent. 2003-04-18. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  2. "Paul Morrison". The Independent. 2004-12-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  3. "Wanderlust: British travel magazine spotlights Armenia". Public Radio of Armenia. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  4. "The TravMedia Awards | 05 April 2022 | 7.00pm-1.00am | The Londoner, Leicester Square". www.travmediaawards.com. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  5. "Wanderlust Publications". LATA. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  6. "Enter the Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year competition". The Independent. 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  7. Paris, Natalie (2016-02-05). "World Guide Awards: winners announced". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  8. "Talking point: tell us about your favourite holiday tour guides". the Guardian. 2014-10-22. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
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