Kanazawa, Japan: An Essential Food Tour
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As the Shinkansen (bullet train) speeds out of Tokyo it isn’t long before the snowy white cone of Mount Fuji comes into view. Arguably the world’s most famous volcano, Mount Fuji will be in sight for almost an hour. Snowy landscapes and tile roofs blur as we speed through a country full of old and new delights. We are on our way to Kanazawa, one of Japan’s most distinctive historic cities. With the new bullet train route servicing the area it’s a good time to visit Kanazawa where some of the best gardens, historic districts, and cuisine can found in Japan.
The Bounty of Bushmans Kloof
by Eugene Yiga
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Deep in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa’s Western Cape is a feast for body and soul, writes EUGENE YIGA.
FWT Magazine Issue Six: Winter 2016/2017
by Adam Bell
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In FWT Magazine Issue Six - World Cuisine - we skip around the planet to sample the local cuisine and, in doing so, we meet the people.
Chengdu China’s Love of Pandas
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In Chengdu, China, locals are crazy for pandas and tourists are, too. Travel writer Teresa Bergen takes a visit to learn panda history and admire real pandas and the many souvenirs they inspire.
Where Are the Birds of Ecuador? Everywhere!
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According to travel writer Melanie Votaw, the Andes in Ecuador is one of the best places to visit for bird watchers. With more than 1,500 species, it's an ideal place to see the birds of Ecuador.
Your Guide to a Micro-Vacation in Arizona
by Merilee Kern
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Micro-vacations, those long weekend getaways, can strike just the right balance of relaxation, adventure and indulgence. Join travel writer Merilee Kern on a recent micro-jaunt to Phoenix, Arizona.
A Day in the Eastern Townships
by Cori Solomon
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Just outside of Montreal is a unique area in the Quebec Province called Eastern Townships. Located around 45 minutes southeast of Montreal, several hours from the city of Quebec, and borders Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, the Eastern Townships offers many activities for the traveler to experience during any season.
Slumbering Across America’s Best Idea
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To help the National Park Service celebrate its Centennial, I loaded up my car full of kids, aged 8, 12 and 13, to explore America’s best idea. With a loose itinerary of 28 national park sites, we hiked through summer vacation and pulled over at every scenic overlook that didn’t require an illegal turn.
Canada: The bounty of an island table
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Derrick Hoare has lived on Canada’s Prince Edward Island for 12 years and his love for it runs so deep that when he retired five years ago, he knew there was nowhere else he’d rather be. “I’m an islander by choice. I chose to live here because there’s a sense of community, a collective of
Coronado, California: An Insider’s Guide
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For Glorietta Bay Inn general manager Claudia Ludlow, simply crossing the Coronado bridge from San Diego is enough to unwind and feel transported to another place. She gives us an insider's guide to the remarkable Californian resort town of Coronado Island.