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Barbecued mice for sale at a local food market in Luang Prabang, Laos

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  • Peter and Paul Fortress, St Petersburg

    Russia weekend break

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    I'm looking for an unusual weekend break from 1-5 June. Do you have any organized tours that pack lots in at this time?

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  • 'Shinkansen' bullet train passing by Mount Fuji

    Great Train Journeys

    The allure of train journeys is undeniable. There is something intoxicating about speeding through landscapes as life unfolds outside the window. Whether notable for their dramatic views, luxurious surroundings or sheer speed, we’ve highlighted what we consider to be four of the most exciting train journeys in the world.

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  • Bezeklik, Turpan

    Family trip to China

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    We are thinking of traveling in China with our son in June this year. He is teaching English in Urumqi. He speaks reasonable Chinese and could act as our guide/assistant on the trip. Is it possible to use Audley Travel to plan a trip and arrange transfers, etc. but not have the use of one of your own guides?

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  • Mixed sushi

    Japanese Cuisine

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    Regional cuisine makes up a large part of the identity of Japan's cities and prefectures. Here, Japan specialist, Katherine Welland has put together some of her favorite dishes and places to eat.

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  • Kaiseki cuisine

    Lyn Hughes: Connecting Through Cooking

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    Getting under the skin of a culture and really getting to know the people is challenging anywhere in a two to three week trip. This is especially the case in Japan, with traditional reserve sometimes holding people back. Here Lyn Hughes, Editor-in-Chief of Wanderlust magazine, experiences a great way to get to know the locals a little better — all whilst learning a new style of cooking!

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