As the weather warms up, we look toward the summer and with it, the promise of vacation. If you’re feeling a bit directionless when it comes to destination planning and ache for a little vacation inspiration – don’t worry, we have you covered.
Did you know you can access national and international travel and outdoor magazines through both the Libby app and the BCLS website? The Digital Newsstand delivers hundreds of magazines on virtually any topic you can imagine directly to your phone, tablet or computer.
Perhaps you’re the kind of traveler who allows your stomach to dictate your itinerary. Consult the Bon Appetit April 2025 travel issue (pg. 11) for a taco tour of San Antonio, or use it to plan a cross-country pizza pilgrimage, thanks to their “Next-Gen Pizza” feature (pg. 86). The Spring 2024 issue of National Geographic Traveller Food has a spotlight list of recommended bagel shops (pg. 16), with stops in Sheffield, London, Edinburgh and Nottingham, making a whirlwind carbohydrate-fueled tasting tour of the United Kingdom a tempting possibility.
If a trip to Japan is more your style, browse the Conde Nast Traveler April 2025 issue to plan stops in Osaka, or look to the May/June 2025 issue (pg. 19) for a glimpse into Tokyo’s jazz cafe scene. The March-May 2025 issue of Australia’s International Traveller (pg. 128) offers suggestions for less-traveled locations in the Ise-Shima region, the Meguro neighborhood in Tokyo, or Nagoya. Flip through the May 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (pg. 23) to learn how you can try out hands-on traditional crafts such as wood-carving, washi-making, or silk-weaving in Imani. Looking to avoid other tourists? The Jan/Feb 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (pg. 63) has a treasure trove of off-the-beaten-path locations to help you do just that.
The U.S. National Parks are on everyone’s travel bucket list, and the 2025 edition of the Yellowstone National Park Journal provides solid advice for first-timers and seasoned park pros. Can’t spend more than a weekend? The Yellowstone National Park Journal will guide you through 48 hours and the most not-to-be-missed sights in Yellowstone and surrounding areas (pg. 17).
With the travel magazine collection available through the BCLS Digital Newsstand, you have the perfect jumpstart to dozens of fabulous getaways, both local and more far-flung. Planning your vacation isn’t hard when you have a library card!
