CHERYL STRAYED
PHOTOGRAPH: MFFOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK
When we travel, the cultures of the countries we explore are usually what we notice first, and are often what inspire us to visit. The food, art, history and local customs… But where to start? Lonely Planet’s Culture Trails guide (£15.98) is a tour of the world in 52 short trips. It showcases landmarks, such as the Acropolis, perhaps the most important ancient site in the Western world and a must-see on a trip to Athens – standing over the city and visible from almost everywhere.