Some travelers dig deep, with a sharp appetite for knowledge and minds wide open to what’s old and what’s new. In Cultured Traveler , the latest in the travel book collaborations between The New York Times and TASCHEN , these adventurers hum to Mozart in Vienna and tap their toes to dance music in Dar es Salaam . They pursue Hamlet in Elsinore , Picasso on the French Riviera , and Le Corbusier in India . They follow in the footsteps of Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackie Kennedy, and even Jesus. Through 100 stories of their trips around the globe , talented Times travel writers and photographers invite readers to share in their discoveries. Pack your suitcase with curiosity for a trek to see Buddhist cave art in China or an afternoon of kayaking in Germany’s intriguing and idyllic Spreewald . Challenge your senses along with your wits tasting maple syrup in Quebec or octopus snacks at a Japanese baseball game , sniffing the flowers in French perfume country , and sipping Cognac in none other than the place called Cognac. And, as always, sample each writer’s unique point of view. Henry Shukman , poet and teacher of Zen, hikes in England on Europe’s oldest road amid a landscape he describes as “elemental, austere, with a kind of monumental elegance.” Jason Wilson , the series editor for The Best American Travel Writing , follows the trail of the Stradivarius in fascinating prose, though he confesses, “I do not, in fact, play the violin.” The veteran travel writer and author Tony Perrottet , with Sydney’s art scene as Exhibit A, sets out to prove that “Australia has a lot more to offer than rampant hedonism and cuddly koalas.” The best travel is both fun and a learning experience . With Times -quality journalism and visuals, illuminating historic photos, and tips on what to read and watch for inspiration, Cultured Traveler gets you in the thick of it.