New York Times, The. Cultured Traveler. 100 Trips For Curious Minds From Agadir To Yogyakarta

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Discover 100 captivating journeys around the world with The New York Times' Cultured Traveler. This collection invites curious minds to explore diverse cultures, historic sites, and unique experiences from Agadir to Yogyakarta.

A global adventure filled with culture, history, and personal insights from renowned travel writers.

Some travelers crave deep knowledge and embrace both the old and the new with open minds. In Cultured Traveler, a collaboration between The New York Times and TASCHEN, readers are taken on a rich journey-from listening to Mozart in Vienna to dancing to lively tunes in Dar es Salaam.

Explore iconic destinations and figures such as Hamlet’s Elsinore, Picasso’s French Riviera, and Le Corbusier’s India. Follow in the footsteps of remarkable personalities like Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackie Kennedy, and even Jesus.

This book features 100 stories by talented Times travel writers and photographers, sharing their discoveries and inviting you to join their adventures. Whether it’s admiring Buddhist cave art in China or kayaking through Germany’s scenic Spreewald, each tale sparks curiosity.

Challenge your senses with unique experiences like tasting maple syrup in Quebec, sampling octopus snacks at a Japanese baseball game, inhaling the scents of French perfume country, or savoring Cognac in its namesake town.

Each writer offers a distinctive perspective: Henry Shukman, a poet and Zen teacher, describes hiking England's oldest road as an "elemental, austere" journey with "monumental elegance." Jason Wilson, editor of The Best American Travel Writing, traces the path of the Stradivarius with engaging prose-even though he admits he doesn’t play the violin. Tony Perrottet, a seasoned travel author, highlights Sydney’s art scene to show that Australia offers much more than just hedonism and koalas.

Combining fun with education, Cultured Traveler features top-notch journalism, stunning visuals, historic photos, and recommendations for further reading and viewing. It’s your ticket to immersive travel experiences that inform and inspire.

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