A journey through culture and history
Cultured Traveler: 100 Trips for Curious Minds is much more than a classic travel guide. The book brings together 100 travelogues from the New York Times and shows how closely travel can be linked to culture, history and literature. Whether the Renaissance libraries of Italy, the silence of the Sahara described by Paul Bowles or a walk through Josephine Baker’s Paris – each chapter is a journey of discovery that goes far beyond the well-known sights. Authors such as Alexandra Lapierre and Geoff Dyer explore not only places, but also the people and stories that have shaped them – from Picasso on the Côte d’Azur to Le Corbusier in India.
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Culinary experiences between Mozart and Picasso
The book is aimed at travellers who explore the world with an open eye for old and new. The spectrum ranges from musical traces in Vienna to literary inspirations and culinary experiences – such as squid appetisers at a Japanese baseball game or maple syrup tastings in Quebec. Readers can join the authors on a hike to Buddhist cave paintings in China or discover Sydney’s art scene. Cultured Traveler shows that travelling is not just a change of location, but also an immersion in the soul of a country, conveyed through its art, literature, architecture and cuisine.
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Journalistic depth and personal stories
Each article bears the signature of its author and reflects an individual perspective on the places visited. Henry Shukman, for example, describes an English landscape as “pristine, barren and of monumental elegance”, while Jason Wilson, editor of The Best American Travel Writing, follows in the footsteps of the Stradivarius – even though he is not a violinist himself. These personal accounts lend the book a special authenticity. The journalistic quality of the New York Times is evident throughout: precisely researched, literarily appealing and often with historical references.
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Invitation to conscious travelling
Cultured Traveler is a book for all those who see travelling as education and inspiration. It offers lively travel reports as well as accompanying book and film recommendations that deepen the cultural background of the destinations. High-quality texts, impressive photographs and historical illustrations make the book a worthwhile read – to prepare for travelling or as a mental trip around the world from home. Anyone wishing to grasp the essence of a place beyond the typical sights will find an inspiring collection of travel stories that arouse curiosity and invite conscious discovery.
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| Original title | The New York Times. Cultured Traveler. 100 Trips for Curious Minds from Agadir to Yogyakarta |
| Editor | Barbara Ireland |
| Publisher | Taschen Verlag |
| Cover | Hardcover |
| Pages | 680 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 16.8 x 24 cm |
| ISBN | 978-3-8365-7173-9 |
| Price | 40 € |
Further information
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