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Summer weather and sunny skies make for the ideal time to chart new paths and venture further into previously explored territory . This issue illustrates a variety of destinations you might like to add to your upcoming travel plans . Capital cities of the East and West feature in our musings , along with remote locations in northern Africa where one can marvel at crumbling cultural relics and well-preserved remnants of Roman rule . Whether you prefer energetic exploration , idyllic relaxation or a combination of both , we can help you plan a vacation to remember .
In this issue , writer Hahna Yoon takes us on a culinary tour of the South Korean capital of Seoul . Demonstrating its evolution , Seoul offers a spectrum of tastes , from ancient recipes in intimate eateries to hip bistros and Michelin-starred establishments that showcase the region ’ s French heritage . Our city guide to Calgary , Canada , by Tamara Elliott , takes us to the best-known landmarks and less-traveled paths across this western gem . Coral restoration at the Great Barrier Reef is chronicled by Tamsin Wressell , who notes that Australia ’ s iconic ecosystem , though still vulnerable , is making strides in its recovery .
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