The latest Lakes & Mountains Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) explores the growing appeal of quieter landscapes, from hidden lakes and remote mountain valleys to swathes of rewilded wilderness. 
We journey beyond Europe’s best-known lakes in search of more secret shores, from Slovenia’s Bohinj and Finland’s Saimaa to North Macedonia’s ancient Lake Ohrid. Elsewhere, we travel through Uzbekistan by rail, discovering how the Western Tien-Shan mountains are emerging as one of Central Asia’s most exciting adventure destinations.
We also climb volcanoes in Indonesia, Japan and Ecuador, explore the ecological recovery of landscapes and hike to some of Britain’s most remote rural pubs.
All this, plus a curated collection of hotels, lodges and retreats — brought to you by our advertising partners — to inspire your next mountain or lakeside escape.