Dianne Apen-Sadler

London

Senior Digital Editor at Wanderlust (magazine)

Journalist at Freelance

Editor. Views not my own, but of our robot overlords. She/her.

Articles

9 otherworldly destinations that feel like they belong on another planet - Wanderlust

1 month ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Nature & Wildlife We might not make it to Mars in our lifetimes, but these destinations are the next best thing Dianne Apen-Sadler 20 March 2025 Link copied! (Shutterstock) Call me a sceptic, but I don’t think a colony on Mars will be built within our lifetimes… no matter what Elon Musk claims.
A wildlife guide to Scotland: Basking sharks, orca and seabirds

1 month ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler |James Fair

United Kingdom•Nature & Wildlife It’s wild up north! The rugged, empty fringes of Scotland are busier than you’d think, with wildlife scattering its islands, mountains and coast James Fair 03 March 2025 Link copied! Basking Sharks off the West Coast of Scotland From orca to crested tits, red deer to razorbills, Scotland has such a rich panoply of wildlife that it would be criminal not to seek it out when exploring the north of Britain.
Where to see cherry blossoms outside of Japan

2 months ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Ask anyone to come up with a bucketlist of travel experiences and we imagine the same sort of things will come up time and time again: Walking the Great Wall of China. Snorkelling on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Exploring the Grand Canyon. Right at the top of ours is (or was, as I was lucky enough to catch it for myself in 2024!) catching cherry blossom season in Japan.
The best iftars in Abu Dhabi for Ramadan 2025

2 months ago | cntravellerme.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Ramadan 2025 is almost upon us, and if you are looking for the best iftars in Abu Dhabi, we've got you covered. Once the Ramadan cannons are fired marking the end of the day’s fast, Abu Dhabi comes alive for the night with iftar gatherings all over the city. From impressive Ramadan tents bustling with families to set menus enjoyed with just a few friends, the Holy Month is a time to be together. For the best iftars in Abu Dhabi this Ramadan, here are Condé Nast Traveller Middle East’s top picks.
New flight routes in 2025 you need to know about

2 months ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Trips Whether you’re thinking about exploring the Arctic Circle or are headed for Sub-Saharan Africa, these are all your new options… Dianne Apen-Sadler 07 February 2025 Link copied! Panoramic aerial view of downtown Tbilisi, Georgia. In the foreground is the Peace Bridge over the Mtkvari River With so much of the world to explore, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
8 reasons to visit Ireland in 2025

2 months ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Ireland•Culture & Heritage From new cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the first marine park, there’s plenty to see this year… Dianne Apen-Sadler 04 February 2025 Link copied! Connor Pass on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry The Emerald Isle got its nickname thanks to its rolling green hills and dense forest, but being among nature isn’t the only reason to visit Ireland in 2025 (although, it’s certainly a good one).
Our pick of the top digital nomad visas around the world

2 months ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Travel Advice Is 2025 finally the year you embrace working remotely around the world?
7 reasons to visit England in 2025

Jan 24, 2025 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

From celebrations for JMW Turner and Jane Austen’s birth years to a brand new city of culture, here’s where to head this year… Dianne Apen-Sadler 24 January 2025 Link copied! Robin Hoods Bay in North York Moors National Park England’s landscapes are as beautiful as they are varied, from the modern skyscrapers of London or Manchester and the medieval sights in York or Winchester to the endless green valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.
The best hotels for seeing the northern lights

Jan 17, 2025 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Sleeps From igloo hotels to glamping under the stars, here’s all the bucketlist stays to book if you want to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis… Dianne Apen-Sadler 17 January 2025 Link copied! While much of the UK got the chance to see the aurora borealis, aka the northern lights, in their own backyards in October last year, travelling into the wintry depths of the arctic circle and watching the show from there is still a bucketlist activity for most. Seeing the sky dance in shades of...
A guide to the best museums in Doha – Wanderlust

Jan 13, 2025 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Dianne Apen-Sadler

Qatar•Culture & Heritage Learn more about the country’s fascinating Bedouin past through its cultural sites and galleries Dianne Apen-Sadler 13 January 2025 Link copied! Until Qatar was named the host of the 2022 World Cup, the Arab nation wasn’t exactly on many tourist’s radars, so you’d be forgiven if you were unaware of the country’s rich history.