In this month’s cover story, we head to Japan’s historic heartland to experience its culture and customs

Friday, 06 May 2016

LONDON (5 May 2016) — The 180-page June 2016 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) has hit the newsstands.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Cover Story: In this month’s cover story, we head to Japan’s historic heartland to experience its culture and customs, from the centuries-old traditions of tea ceremonies and ninjas to modern obsessions as diverse as whisky distilling and manga.

Destinations: We also saddle up for an Argentinian adventure in the Paso de los Patos; journey from snowy peaks to sandy shores in Catalonia; sample the natural larder of Wales; explore Denmark’s great outdoors in Southern Jutland; and meet the people on the Caribbean island of Haiti.

Cities: Our urban adventures include artsy Vienna and unpredictable Singapore. We also explore Mexico City’s colourful hotel scene, check out Washington DC like a local and enjoy an exciting array of cuisine in Cape Town.

Smart Traveller: Discover Cape Town’s best food, find hotels under £100 in Palm Springs, celebrate spring in Marseille and head to the top five urban beaches. Plus, why you should go to Gothenburg, and plenty of handy columns and checklists.

Author Series: Emily Chappell on London.
Travel Talk: Ask the experts about your travel dilemmas.

PLUS: Win a five-night trip to Langkawi in Malaysia. natgeotraveller.co.uk/competitions

For a 26-page digital sample of our June 2016 issue, visit: magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/jun16

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Notes

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