National Geographic Traveller UK 03.2020

NATURAL JAPAN

Japan’s heady juxtaposition of

high-tech metropolises and natural

wonders makes it one of the world’s

most popular travel destinations.

The current exhibition at London’s

Japan House, WOW: City Lights

and Woodland Shade, explores the

striking contrasts of the nation’s

futuristic cityscapes against the

quiet beauty of its landscapes.

On Tuesday 12 March, join our event

at Japan House as we discuss the

incredible spots to visit in Japan, from

Tokyo’s best parks to the spectacular

misty lakes of Tohoku.

The expert panel will include:

• Simon Wright, director of
  programming at Japan House


• Matthew Joslin, from the Japan
  National Tourism Organization


• Travel writer Oliver Smith


• Sake expert Natsuki Kikuya


• Moderator Jo Fletcher-Cross,
  contributing editor at National
  Geographic Traveller, who will be
  leading the discussion

WHERE: Japan House, 101-

111 Kensington High Street,

London W8 5SA

DATE: Thursday 12 March from

18.00-20.30

PRICE: £10 — includes drinks and

nibbles, plus exclusive private view of

the WOW: City Lights and Woodland

Shade exhibition.

Our love a air of Italian cuisine continues — especially
when we travel to the country. So when it comes to planning
a trip to sample Italy’s regional food specialities, it can be
di
cult to know where to start. Modern Italian cooking has
so much to o er, too, with an abundance of local ingredients
inspiring chefs to draw on their surroundings in innovative
and interesting ways. As well as a long history of wine-making,
Italy’s reputation as the capital of co ee, Campari cocktails
and other tempting drinks make it a place to enjoy a full
culinary experience.
The panel will include Christine Smallwood, a food
and travel writer who has written books about the
people, places and food of Lombardy, Umbria and Puglia.
Moderator Connor McGovern, assistant editor at National
Geographic Traveller (UK), will lead a lively discussion on
planning a trip to Italy based around food and drink, touching
on regional dishes not to miss; the slow food movement;
what to drink wherever you are; and buying and cooking with
local ingredients.
Whether you’re passionate about Pugliese bread or
Piedmontese truŠ es, join us to learn how to put together the
fi nest of Italian food trips.

27

FEBRUARY

WHEN: Thursday

27 February from

18.00-20.30

WHERE: Nespresso,

54 Regent Street,

London W1B 4DY

TICKETS: £10 — includes

drinks and nibbles

Diving into the history, breadth and regional variations
of Italian gastronomy, our panel of experts will help you
turn a getaway into a delicious culinary adventure

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ITALY: FOOD & DRINK

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